Politics News February 2011

Opposition Denies Playing Politics
The Opposition has denied government claims that it is playing politics.The Prime Minister's Special Secretary Andrew Muaki earlier this week called on the opposition to stop playing politics and instead work with the government. But the Parliamentary Opposition says the call by the Prime Minister's advisor reflects his ignorance of the Opposition's role. A press statement from the Opposition Office says the group is doing its duty as the government... more
More MPs Join Government
The Government Caucus has welcomed three former Opposition MPs who have decided to join the Danny Philip-led National Coalition for Rural Advancement (NCRA) government. MP for West Guadalcanal Moses Garu, MP for Savo Russells Dickson Mua and MP for East Makira Alfred Ghiro were openly welcomed to their first Caucus meeting at the Cabinet Chamber yesterday afternoon. The three MPs said their... more
LCC Has Power to Investigate "Grasshoppers"
A prominent Honiara based lawyer says the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has the power to investigate members of parliament who switched sides frequently during the recent political wrangling. The lawyer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, says according to section 94 of the constitution MPs can be investigated for "destroying their integrity as leaders." The lawyer says MPs who often switch sides between government and opposition "can be investigated as... more
Aid Dependency Cycle Must be Broken: UN Expert
Noting that foreign aid accounts for over 60 per cent of the development budget of the Solomon Islands, an independent United Nations expert today called on the Government and its donor partners to design a strategy to help break the cycle of aid dependency. Cephas Lumina, the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt on the enjoyment of human rights, called for a "medium-term... more
Sofu Returns to Government
MP for East Kwaio Constituency Stanley Festus Sofu has further strengthened the NCRA government after being sworn-in as Minister for the Ministry of Public Service this morning. Minister Sofu resigned from the portfolio three weeks ago but decided to rejoin the NCRA Government after consultations with his constituents. Immediately after being sworn-in, Mr Sofu said his decision to... more
Shanel Meets with Indian PM
Three More MPs Likely to Join Government
Australian High Commission Supports Emu Harbour Health Centre
Government Regains Majority
Government Attacks Opposition Tactics
Date Set for 28th March
Let's Move On: PM
Opposition Group to Foot Hotel Bill
Ingruber Clarifies Media Reports
Police Deny Any Involvement in Conspiracy
Ingruber Meets with PM and Foreign Minister
Speaker to Decide on Motion
Government Defiant Over Allegations
Australia Expresses Concern
Provincial Assemblies to Receive Induction
Australia Dismiss Claims
Sir Peter Shares Experience
Press Conference Cancelled over Near-Brawl
High Court to Review Lusibaea Case
Misleading Reports on Gun Firing Incident
GG Yet to Respond to Petition by Opposition
Chairman of Parole Board Resigns
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Voter registration
By STEVE BANI Vura Heights, East Honiara
Call to Reduce Common Nuisance in Honiara.
By GEOFFREY MAURIASI USP, Lacuala Campus, Fiji
Anti Corruption Bill
By CHARLES KOULI Gizo, Western Province

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