Politics Archive January 2011
PMO Prepares for March Sitting
The Office of the Prime Minister is fast tracking preparations for the meeting of parliament scheduled for March this year.
Will NCRA Continue with Fee Free Education?
It is uncertain whether the NCRA government will provide Fee Free Education grants to students this year as the previous Derek Sikua government did.
Kemakeza Sworn in as Minister
MP for Ngella, Mark Kemakeza, has been sworn-in as Minister for Mines of the National Coalition for Rural Advancement government.
Constitutional Crises Looms?
The Parliamentary Opposition group has announced in a recent media conference that "it will defeat the budget if the Prime Minister does not call for an early parliament meeting or refuses to resign."
Solomon's Opposition Warns of Constitutional Crisis
The Solomon Islands opposition says the country could be plunged into a constitutional crisis if parliament is not recalled.
Opposition Increases Number to 25
The Danny Philip led-government is facing a serious challenge from the Opposition group with the resignation of Police Minister James Tora.
PM Claims 24 MPs
Prime Minister Danny Philip has revealed that his government is commanding the support of 24 members of parliament, which included Ngella MP, Mark Kemakeza, who was said to have revoked his own resignation on Saturday.
Opposition Group Calls for Resignation of PM
The Solomon Islands opposition is calling on the Prime Minister to resign, after four ministers left cabinet and joined the opposition.
Fundraising Staged for Victims of Floods in Australia
A fundraising drive in aid of victims of the Queensland floods in Australia was successfully held at the Honiara Hotel Margarita Bar over the weekend.
Opposition to Lodge Petition to Governor General
The Opposition is expected to lodge the first of its petitions to the Governor General starting this week.
"Claims are Nonsense," Parole Board Chairman
The Chairman of the Correctional Services Parole Board has described criticisms from the opposition and public on its decision to release North Malaita Member of Parliament as nonsense, saying that the release of Mr Lusibaea was on license and in compliance with enacted Laws.
Opposition Welcomes Planned Defamation Case
The Opposition says it welcomes any defamation case from the Finance and Treasury Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo.
Naezon Calls for "Fair and Equal Justice"
Provincial Member for Malango Ward in Central Guadalcanal, Walton Naezon, says that as a Guadalcanal leader he wants to see "fair and equal justice to all citizens."
Lusibaea Released, Opposition Uproar
Jailed North Malaita MP, Jimmy Lusibaea, was released from prison on Friday, causing uproar from the Opposition Group.
TSI: Minister Allowed Foreign Company to Profit from Illegal Act
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has hit back at the Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, stating that the "matter of illegal harvesting and export of beche de mer is a criminal offence and must be dealt with accordingly."
Opposition Welcomes Investigations Into Beche-de-mer Exporter
The Opposition welcomes the announcement by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Edmond Sikua that police have instigated investigation into the illegal exportation of beche-de-mer by Chinese businessman, Tongzi Zhang.
Malaita Province Elects New Premier
Members of the Malaita Provincial Assembly has elected a new Premier to lead the Provincial executive and the people of Malaita in the next four years.
Supporters Seek Constitutional Pardon for Lusibaea
Jailed North Malaita MP Jimmy Lusibaea may have a shot at a constitutional pardon should his case be approved by the Prerogative Mercy Committee.
Abana and TSI Must Explain: Lilo
Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, has called on the Opposition Leader Steve Abana and Transparency Solomon Islands to explain the legal basis for their claim that Cabinet abused its executive authority when it deliberated on the beche-der-mer issue.
Lilo Responds to Accusations
Minister of Finance and Treasury Gordon Darcy Lilo has lashed out at accusations of corruption leveled against him over the bêche-de-mer issue.
Lusibaea Sues DPP
Charles Ashley of ANA Legal Services has revealed that he, on behalf of his high profile client Jimmy Lusibaea, is suing the Director of the Public Prosecutions, DPP, in a separate civil case.
Lusibaea is Covered by Amnesty Act, Says Lawyers
Lawyers for jailed Fisheries Minister, Jimmy Lusibaea, say they will apply for release from Police custody through a Prerogative Mercy Committee under the Amnesty Act.