Politics Archive January 2013
It is Not Our Fault: SINTA
The Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) says that the government and the Trade Disputes Panel (TDP) should not be issuing warnings over the legality of the strike “as it is an outstanding matter.”
Teachers Remain Defiant
Teachers remain defiant despite a declaration by the Trade Disputes Panel (TDP) that any further strike action by teachers “is illegal as the matter is now before the TDP.”
Strengthened Relationship Highlighted
Last week, Australians in the Solomon Islands came together with various Solomon Islanders to celebrate Australia’s National Day.
Teachers Begin Sit In Strike
Solomon Islands Teachers today began the nationwide strike with a sit in protest at the Solomon Islands Public Employers Union (SIPEU) in Honiara.
Villagers Resume Dolphin Hunting
Villagers of Fanalei in South Malaita, Solomon Islands, have slaughtered about 700 wild dolphins after claims that the Earth Island Institute failed to honor its agreement.
Solomons Reaffirms Support to Fiji
The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its position on supporting the electoral reforms to be implemented by the Fijian government.
Doctor Needed for Lata Hospital
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health is now in a desperate rush to look for a Doctor for its Lata hospital after it’s only Doctor died recently.
Chief Justice Shares Concerns
Solomon Islands Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has shown great concern for young law graduates who are going into private practice without proper training and mentoring from other senior and experienced lawyers.
School Holidays Extended
The Solomon Islands school holidays has been extended for another week by the Ministry of Education, while they work to solve Teacher’s demands.
Police Continue Investigation into Police Post Burning
Police officers will be sent to Mbabanakira, on the Weathercoast of Guadalcanal within the next few days to investigate the burning of the Police Post earlier this month and to investigate other matters that are still active in the area.
Nationwide Strike Looms
All indications are pointing towards a nationwide strike by teachers, creating massive disruptions to upcoming classes for students.
Australian Medical Specialists to Visit Solomons
An Australian volunteer specialist medical team on the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) will be working with their counterparts at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara next month.
Forum Questions Citizenship
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum has called on the Government to confirm whether certain Asian businessmen were granted Solomon Islands citizenships prematurely.
Teacher's Continue with Plans for Strike
The Solomon Islands National Teachers Association executives have decided to proceed with its planned nationwide strike following disclosure that the Government had never initially budgeted for the re-leveling of its teachers.
Ngella Constituency to go to Polls
The Solomon Islands Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, has declared through an extraordinary Gazette yesterday that the By-Election date for the Ngella constituency will be on the 27th February 2013.
Theft Compromises Bridge Safety
The permanent secretary of the ministry of infrastructure development has expressed disappointment over the theft of specially designed fences at the entrance of bridges over Tamboko and Sasa river.
Teachers Prepare for Strike Action: SINTA President
President of the Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA), Samson Faisi, says teachers are now preparing for a nationwide strike given governments inaction over certain claims lodged late last year.
The Heartache of our Education System
By now a good majority of young Solomon Islanders between the ages of 14-20 will know of their educational fate. Some have made it through the system, a good majority have not.
Outstanding Issues Must be Addressed: Panga
Former Premier of Guadalcanal Stephen Panga says two key issues raised by the province remain unresolved. Mr Panga says these two key issues have been ignored by successive governments, with no clear policy direction.
Solomon Islands Teachers Unite Ahead of Proposed Strike
Teachers in the Solomon Islands are standing behind the proposed nationwide strike issued by the National Teachers Federation (SINTA).
LCC Must Prove Neutrality
A former MP, Alfred Sasako, says that the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has an opportunity to “prove its neutrality and independence when it takes on the alleged misconduct in office of the Prime Minister.”
Online Forum Welcomes Legal Action
Online group, Forum Solomon Islands International says it welcomes any legal action being launched against it by the country's Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo.