Politics Archive April 2011
Guadalcanal Provincial Government to Hold Talks with Illegal Settlers
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government is embarking on a series of consultative talks with 'illegal' settlers in the province in an effort to resolve land issues facing the province and its people.
Government House Defends Decision
The Government House has defended the Governor General's decision to refuse the appointment of North Malaita MP, Jimmy Lusibaea, as a Cabinet Minister saying any action by the Governor General on the matter could be regarded as contempt of court.
Governor General Attends Royal Wedding
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui and Lady Kabui have arrived in England, on the invitation of the Commonwealth's Royal Family, to attend the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton this weekend.
Anzac Day Honoured in Solomon Islands
Over 400 people from the local and expatriate communities gathered at The Cenotaph at dawn on Monday 25 April for the Anzac Day Service of Remembrance.
NCRA Government Commits to Train Provincial Leaders
The National Coalition for Rural Advancement (NCRA) Government commits to offer further basic training for Provincial Account Committees and Provincial Elected Leaders through the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program (PGSP).
New Cabinet Ministers Sworn in
Prime Minister Danny Philip has appointed six new ministers to his cabinet.
SPC Confident Solomon Islands Will Successfully Host festival
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community's giving Solomon Islands its full support and commitment to help prepare for the hosting of next year's Pacific Arts Festival.
Plans to Review Provincial Government Act Begin
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (PGIS) has announced the intentions to review the Provincial Government Act.
Moti Wins Right to Appeal to High Court
Australia's High Court has approved a request for leave by former Solomon Islands Attorney General, Julian Moti, to appeal a Queensland court ruling that allowed the rape trial against him to proceed.
Sikua's Planned Motion Dropped
The planned motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Danny Philip has been dropped.
Faced With Petition Sikua Moves Ahead with Motion
Opposition Leader, Dr Derek Sikua, wants to go ahead with his planned no-confidence motion today, despite having to answer to a petition lodged against him.
New EU Ambassador to Solomon Islands Presents Credentials
Newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Solomon Islands has presented his letter of credence to the Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui in Honiara yesterday.
Rick Hou Joins Government
Former Solomon Islands Central Bank Governor and the current Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou, is one of six Opposition MPs that have joined the Danny Philip led government.