Malaita- Archive May 2010

Dr Sikua has apologized to Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, saying he had not intended to demean the role and status of the Governor General.

PM Apologizes to GG

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has apologized to the Governor General for announcing the general election date ahead of the Governor's official proclamation.
It says reports of August four as the election date are in breach of the relevant act and it considers the revelation as misguided and is invalid.

Election Date Invalid: Government House

Government House says the power to announce the date for the next general election rests with the Governor General and no one else under section 24 of the National Parliament electoral Provisions Act.
A report carried in the Solomon Star says Prime Minister Sikua announced the election date whilst on an official tour to Papua New Guinea.

PM Unofficially Announces Election Date

Solomon Islands will go to the polls on August the fourth.

Malaita Celebrates Israel's National Day

Malaita Premier Richard Irosaea has thanked the government of Israel for allowing its National Day to be celebrated in Auki.

Malaita People to be Updated on Package

This Saturday, people of Malaita will be able to hear the update of the economic stimulus package being pursued by their provincial government.
The Solomon Island delegation in discussion during the workshop.

Pacific Peace Virtual Community Formed

Participants attending the regional workshop on peace building, of which Solomon Islands were a part of, have formed a virtual community to continue working together on local, national and regional peace building initiatives.
Solomon Islanders from the Government, NGOs and UNDP were also part of the Peace Building workshop.

Media Needs to Be Trained in Conflict Reporting: Singh

Pacific Islands media should undergo regular training on peace and conflict prevention, says an academic attending a Pacific regional workshop on peace building in Nadi, Fiji.
Mr. Rex Tara, from the Solomon Islands, is also one of the facilitators in the Peace Building workshop.

Private Sector Represented in Peace Workshop

A private sector representative may not quite be the person one would expect to find at a peace building workshop.
Sir Albert Palmer CBE, who officially opened the court house with the unveiling of a carving of the Solomon Islands coat of arms, described it as 'the face of justice' in the country.

New Malaita Magistrates' Court Officially Opens in Auki

Solomon Islands Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer opened, the new Malaita Magistrates' Court in Auki yesterday.

Electoral Commission Urges Voters to Check List

Solomon Islanders who are eligible to vote in the coming national elections have until tomorrow to ensure that their names are on the voters' list.
According to the High Court's order, Mr Usa will produce the documents on the 13th of May.

Former MP Welcomes Court Order

The former member of Parliament for North-West Guadalcanal, Siriako Usa, says he welcomes the High Court's order for him to produce documents to show how he spent public funds meant for the constituency.

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