Politics Archive November 2011
PM Orders Investigation into PNG Chancery
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, instructing him to probe into the controversial PNG Chancery project.
Buala Communiqué Passes in Parliament
The Buala Communiqué of the 4th Premier's Conference has passed through parliament's committee of the whole house after one and a half days of debate.
Petition Case against Tran Postponed
Trial into the election petition case against West Honiara MP, Namson Tran has been postponed to a possible date next year.
Motion of No-confidence Withdrawn
The much anticipated motion of no confidence on Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has been withdrawn by the Opposition group.
PM Lilo Adjourns Parliament
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has adjourned Parliament until Friday saying his newly appointed Cabinet members needs time to settle into their Ministries.
No Confidence Motion Proceeds
It has been confirmed by the National Parliament that the no confidence motion against Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will be tabled in Parliament on Friday.
Police Mount Top Security Operation
The Acting Police Commissioner, Walter Kola, has announced a stronger security operation for the capital as Parliament reconvenes today morning.
Majority in Province Support NCRA
As the motion of no confidence looms, a majority of Solomon Islanders living in the provinces say they support the NCRA led government.
Hou Sworn in as Finance Minister
The Lilo led government has sworn in Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou, as the new Finance Minister. He was sworn in yesterday afternoon.
PM Lilo on Pending No Confidence Motion
Newly elected Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has welcomed the planned motion of no confidence saying that it is the opposition groups constitutional right.
Taiwan Should Stop Giving "Loose Cash"
A political watchdog group in Solomon Islands is urging Taiwan to stop giving what it calls loose cash to members of parliament as it is contributing to instability.
Opposition Calls for Calm
Parliamentary Opposition Leader, Dr Derek Sikua, has called for calm amongst the public following the angry protests in Honiara over the outcome of the Prime Minister's election on Wednesday.
Parliament to Resume Next Wednesday
The National Parliament will reconvene next Wednesday, following adjournment yesterday.
Lilo Sworn in Amidst Protests
Hon. Gordon Lilo Darcy was confirmed to have been sworn in yesterday as the country's new Prime Minister by the Solomon Islands Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui.
New Prime Minister for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has a new Prime Minister.
Political Watchdog Voices Concern
Political watchdog, Transparency Solomon Islands says Taiwan should seize providing what it calls loose cash to members of parliament.
Police Beefs Up Security in the Capital
The Solomon Islands Acting Police Commissioner, Mr. Walter Kola says police will not underestimate reports of threats to today's Prime Minister's elections.
Sogavare Refutes Claims
Hon. Sogavare, a candidate for today's Prime Minister Election, has dismissed claims that Australia's interests and RAMSI's work in Solomon Islands will be undermined if he comes to power.
Parliament Confirms Timing of Elections
The Solomon Islands office of the National Parliament have confirmed that today's Prime Ministerial election will be at 9.30am local time.
Support Remains Strong for Two Candidates
Hon. Gordon Lilo Darcy and Hon. Milner Tozaka now seem to be the top choice of both the Opposition and the Solomon Islands care taker government, the National Coalition for Reform and Advancement.
Liquor Ban Made Effective
The Solomon Islands Minister for Home Affairs, Hon. Maelanga has again gazetted a liqour and alcohol ban effective today to 8am Sunday, 20th of November.
Forum Refutes Claims
The Malaita Maasina Forum has dismissed a report that it supports the nomination of Gordon Darcy Lilo as one of the candidates for for Prime Minister.
Six Candidates Nominated for PM
Six candidates have been nominated for the post of Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Danny Philip Resigns
Solomon Islands' Prime Minister, Danny Philip, has resigned ahead of a vote of no confidence.
Lilo Describes Dismissal as Unfair
The Solomon Islands former Finance Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has described his dismissal by the Prime Minister as unfair.
Honiara Remains Calm Prior to Sitting
Honiara remains calm this morning as everyone braces to see the turn out of the Motion of No-Confidence against Hon. Danny Philip, the current Solomon Islands Prime Minister.
Philip Confident Despite Challenges
More political upheaval occurred yesterday as the Solomon Islands Government and the Opposition prepare for the Motion of No Confidence to be debated today.
Challenges Faced as Friday Looms
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Danny Philip has revealed that he did not officially revoke the membership of seven backbenchers in the National Coalition for Rural Advancement government.
Temotu Premier Encourages Support to Government
The Premier of Temotu Province, Fr. Charles Brown Beu is calling on Temotu's three Parliamentarians to continue their support towards the current Solomon Islands government.
Parliamentarian Faces Petition Case
The High Court will deliver its judgement this week following the petition case against the Solomon Islands Member of Parliament for West Are'are, Hon. John Maneniaru.
Government Confident for Friday
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Danny Philip and his government are confident of defeating the proposed Motion of No-Confidence this Friday in Parliament.
Discretionary Funds Questioned
The subject of the discretionary funds often raises questions to the Solomon Islands citizens, especially with regards to how it had been and should be administered.
Change of Government will Not Affect Budget: Wale
Acting Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Mathew Wale, says any change of government would not cause any "major disruption to next year's national budget."
No Need for Disclosure: Sogavare
A former Prime Minister has dismissed Prime Minister Danny Philip's call for disclosure of details of transactions made from discretionary funds for former Prime Ministers if they are serious about public scrutiny.