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Politics Archive April 2009
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Our Relationship is Now Stronger than Ever: H.E Peter Hooton
The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, H.E Peter Hooton, says that Australia's relationship with the Solomon Islands is now stronger than ever. Mr. Hooton made those remarks at his farewell function yesterday. "A couple of years ago, it seemed to me - and not only to me, of course - that we had lost our way somewhat. The relationship is now firmly back on track and indeed, I think, as strong or stronger than ever," said Mr....
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Solomon Islands will Host the Taiwan-Pacific Allies Summit
Solomon Islands will host the Taiwan-Pacific Allies Summit on 20 October. Taiwan Times quotes Solomon Islands Ambassador Beraki Jino as saying Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will head his country's delegation to the summit. It would be President Ma's first substantive trip overseas to meet diplomatic allies. President Ma had declared a diplomatic truce with China as part of...
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1927 Massacre: Kwaio Chiefs Seek to Settle Longstanding Issue
Eleven East Kwaio Chiefs from Malaita Province have arrived in Honiara for talks with the government on issues relating to the massacre in 1927. The massacre was retaliation by the British Government following the killing of Administrator William Bell in East Kwaio. Chairman of the East Kwaio Committee coordinating the talks in Honiara, Nelson Isika says the Chiefs, led by Paramount Chief...
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Prime Minister Sikua on Fiji Situation
Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua says the government and people of Solomon Islands share the deep concern and regret of the Pacific region over the events in Fiji. Dr Sikua issued a statement today saying the total abrogation of Fiji's constitution and the evocation of public emergency regulations have developed a "new situation of uncertainty which calls for a prompt response...
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USP Students Concerned with Political Crises in Fiji
Solomon Islands students studying in USPs' Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji, have expressed concern that the current political crises might affect their studies. In an e-mail to the Solomon Times Francis, a final year politics student stated that he is concerned that USP may fall victim to regional politics. "USP is a regional institution and I am just worried that if Forum Members take a...
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Special Secretary to PM Defends Integrity Bill
Integrity Bill May Not Achieve Desired Result: Dr Fraenkel
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