Politics Archive June 2023
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Solomons Ratifies the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Solomon Islands as a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 23rd of September 2008, officially deposited the Instrument of Ratification to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 22nd of June 2023.
Opposition Leader Commends Investigations into COVID-19 Funds
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has applauded the Commissioner of Police for initiating investigations into the report of the audit of COVID-19 funds.
West Guadalcanal Constituency Receive Transport to Boost Economic Activity
Farmers and constituents of West Guadalcanal Constituency (WGC) are set to benefit from a 1.2 million transport initiative funded by the government through the constituency office under the leadership of Hon. Anthony Veke.
Northwest Choiseul Constituency Invests in Rural Development
Northwest Choiseul Constituency in Choiseul Province continue to invest most of its Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation into rural livelihood initiatives with the aim to improve livelihood and constituents living standard.
Maelanga Commends Our Telekom on Historic Launch
Solomon Islands Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended Our Telekom for launching its new mobile banking service called M-Selen in Honiara yesterday.
Sogavare Appreciates SBD58m Assistance from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Towards Games
The National Government of Solomon Islands formally appreciates and acknowledge the more than SBD 58 Million dollars (USD7m) in grant assistance from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards the 2023 Pacific Games preparations.
New CDF Law to be in Parliament by September
A new and improved Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act and Regulation is expected to be ready for Parliament by September this year.
Solomon Islands and Fiji to Enter Bilateral Security Agreement
Solomon Islands will soon engage in a bilateral security agreement with the Republic of Fiji as part of efforts to fill the gaps in its security space.
Ministry of Police and Halo Trust Sign MOU
The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The HALO Trust (HALO), a British and American charity, to map and record the location of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the Solomon Islands.
Parliamentarians Attend Consultations on CDF Act 2023
Reforming the existing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act is a top priority policy of the DCGA government says Minister for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu Pele Honourable Duddley Kopu.
Vanuatu Speaker of Parliament Makes Courtesy Call to Acting Prime Minister
The visiting Speaker of the Vanuatu National Parliament, Hon. Seoule Simeon made a courtesy visit to the Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga at the Office of the Prime Minister this week.
Parliamentary Partnership Signed with Vanuatu Parliament
The Speaker of Vanuatu Parliament, Hon. Seoule Simeon (MP) and the Deputy Speaker of National Parliament Hon. Commins Aston Mewa, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Inter-Parliamentary Partnership.
Sogavare Assures Support for Republic of Korea’s Candidature for Non-Permanent Seat at UNSC
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has assured the Republic of Korea of Solomon Islands support towards its candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term.
Gao-Bugotu Constituency Office Hands Over Community Projects
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has commended Gao-Bugotu Constituency (GBC) office under the leadership of the Member of Parliament Hon. Samuel Manetoali for delivering meaningful developments in Gao-Bugotu rural communities with the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
