Politics News July 2016

Taiwan and Solomons Commits to Stronger Coorperation
Solomon Islands and the Republic of China have committed to taking their bilateral relations and technical cooperation to greater heights. The two leaders made the assurances in their first ever face-to-face dialogue in Taipei, Taiwan where Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare is currently visiting. “I would like to especially thank Solomon Islands for speaking... more
Sogavare Calls on Sikua to Release Evidence
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare has called on the Leader of Opposition to proceed in submitting the evidence he claims to have in his possession on the Prime Minister’s involvement in the events leading up to the 5th June 2000 coup to the police for investigation. The Prime Minister said only by submitting the evidence to the Police for investigation can Dr Sikua’s can the Prime Minister be investigated for any involvement in the events... more
Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit Convenes
The twice postponed summit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group is underway in Honiara today, where the big issue will be West Papua. Both The United Liberation Movement for West Papua, currently an Observer and Associate member Indonesia have lobbied hard to become full members of the MSG this year. The ULM appears to have three votes, Indonesia two and since both claim to represent the same people, there may be no way to split the difference. In a telling... more
Nation Building Focus of West Papua Activist Group
The Solomon Islands government says the United Liberation Movement of West Papua wants to move away from advocacy towards nation-building. The Movement's general secretary Octo Mote says for West Papuans to gain international support for their push for self-rule, they need to be involved in nation-building. Mr Mote is in Honiara to attend the summit of the Melanesian Spearhead... more
Pacific Islands Development Forum Begins
The 4th summit of the Pacific Islands Development Forum is set to begin in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara today. The two day summit, to be convened under the theme of 'Stewardship for Healthy Oceans and Healthy Nations', is the first to be held outside of Fiji since the establishment of the PIDF in 2013. This year's summit brings together government ministers and officials... more
Solomon Islands Extends Reconciliation Plans to PNG and Bougainville
Prime Minister Apologizes to Nation
Solomon Islands Begin National Reconciliation
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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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