Politics Archive April 2009
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.
Solomon Islands will Host the Taiwan-Pacific Allies Summit
Solomon Islands will host the Taiwan-Pacific Allies Summit on 20 October.
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.
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.
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.
Special Secretary to PM Defends Integrity Bill
Special Secretary to the Prime Minister, local lawyer John Keniapasia has responded to comments by Doctor Jon Fraenkel of the Australian National University's State, Society and Governance Program that the Solomon Islands government's proposed political party integrity bill may not achieve its stated goals.
Integrity Bill May Not Achieve Desired Result: Dr Fraenkel
Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua, is adamant that his proposed Political Party Integrity Bill will go a long way in addressing the instability in the executive arm of government, an unfortunate feature of Solomon Islands politics for some time.