Politics Archive March 2013
Teachers Told to Remain on Strike
The president of Solomon Islands National Teachers Association, Samson Faisi is calling on all teachers in Honiara to remain on strike despite calls made by Honiara Town Council school principals for them to resume classes.
Bills Committee Raises Concern
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Parliamentary bills and legislation committee and Member of Parliament for the East Choiseul Constituency, Hon. Manasah Sogavare has raised great concerns over the constituency development fund bill 2013 in Parliament this morning.
Maelanga Refers to Tina Hydro at International Meet
"The Solomon Islands Government’s objective is to ensure that communities experience benefits from the presence of projects in their territory at all stages of the project from development to operation."
New Zealand Beats Solomons in Qualifiers
The All Whites have completed their confederation Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten after a 2-0 win over the Solomon Islands in Honiara yesterday afternoon.
Tonga's Energy Road Map Praised
Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Maelanga, has spoken highly of Tonga’s Energy Road Map describing it as “a new ray of light in the development of renewable energy in the pacific Kingdom”.
Teachers Encouraged to Return to Classroom
Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is encouraging teachers to return to classrooms while responsible authorities are working to sort out their salary payments.
Cuba Ambassador Presents Credentials
Solomon Islands Ambassador to Cuba, Simeon Bouro has formally presented his original credentials to the Government of the Republic of Cuba last week.
Lilo Donates to Tsunami Stricken Temotu
The Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has donated $500,000 on behalf of the National Coalition for Rural Advancement Government towards the Temotu Tsunami telethon fundraising effort co-hosted by the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce over the weekend.
Solomon Airlines Receive Business Award
National carrier Solomon Airlines has won the top award at Solomon Islands’ inaugural Business Excellence Awards at Honiara’s Heritage Park Hotel complex on Saturday night.
Constituency Development Fund Bill Raises Concern
Should the Solomon Islands Government have its way today, each Members of Parliament (MPs) stands to receive about $6 million per year in public money.
Solomon Islands Receive ADB Support
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a US$5 million grant to Solomon Islands to support the government’s delivery of improved public investment and basic social services.
Communities Told to Step Up After RAMSI
As RAMSI prepares to downsize, Solomon Islanders are now taking responsibility for the welfare of their own communities.
SolAir to Lease New Zealand Aircraft
Solomon Islands national carrier, Solomon Airlines, has announced that it is leasing a 737-400 aircraft from Airworks of New Zealand to service its international routes starting this weekend.
Former Parliamentarian Passes
A former Member of Solomon Islands Parliament for Central Honiara Constituency, late Nelson Ne'e passed away recently in Honiara after battlling a long term illness.
Health Officials Order More Denghue Testing Kits
Solomon Islands top health officials are now working on ordering more testing kits for the dengue fever outbreak that has so far claimed one life.
State of Emergency Declared on Denghue Outbreak
Health authorities in Solomon Islands have declared a state of emergency this week as dengue fever cases continue to rise drastically.
Pacific Trade Office Ready to Assist
The Pacific Islands Trade and Investment (PITI) office in Auckland, New Zealand, is ready to assist Solomon Islands Government and the private sector tap into New Zealand’s trade and export market.
Commissioners Sworn In
Three new commissioners were sworn-in at Government House on Sunday to take up their appointments with the Solomon Islands Leadership Code Commission (LCC) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Sakeholders to Sign Violence SAFENET MOU
The Solomon Islands Referral SAFENET parties will be holding a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Gender Based Violence Referral SAFENET tommorrow.
Solomons Presents Successful Approaches Against Violence
World Vision’s faith-based approach for tackling violence against women in the Solomon Islands was showcased at the 57 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York last week.
Forau Addresses NZ-Pacific Business Council
The Solomon Islands Government is inviting New Zealand Businesses to consider investing in Solomon Islands in view of the country’s huge investment opportunities and ongoing improvement in the law and order situation.
Lilo Resolves Munda Airport Dispute
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has successfully negotiated an agreement between disputing landowning groups in the Munda region over the Munda Airport Project.
Health Clinic Opens at Tsunami Stricken Area
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) have opened a satellite maternal clinic and a Care Centre for children and parents at Venga Village in Santa Cruz.
Talks on Mining and Greening Solomon Islands’ Economy
Mining is envisaged to top Solomon Island’s export earnings in the coming years and discussions on the development of a national mineral policy and the green growth development shift culminated day one of the Prime Minister’s High Level Roundtable on Development, Society and Environment being held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Foreign Minister Visits Seasonal Workers
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister, Hon Clay Forau Soalaoi, MP, has commended Solomon Islands seasonal workers in New Zealand for their dedication professional and work attitude in the various horticulture industries in New Zealand.
Cyclone Warning Issued for Solomon Islands
The Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre says it has just named a new tropical cyclone, Sandra, which is heading towards Solomon Islands.
Solomons Takes PNA Chairmanship
The Solomon Islands has taken up the Chairmanship of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) grouping from Palau for this year.
New Zealand and Solomons Conclude Talks on High Note
Solomon Islands and New Zealand concluded their bilateral talks in Queenstown, New Zealand with keen desire and commitment to strengthen the two countries bilateral relations.
Government Welcomes UNDP Electoral Assistance
The Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has welcomed a multimillion dollar UNDP assistance towards electoral reforms in Solomon Islands.
Dialogue on Development, Society and Environment Underway
A High Level Roundtable on Development, Society and Environment, opened yesterday in Honiara, Solomon Islands,
G7+ Summit a Success for Solomons
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has described the recent G7+ Summit in Dili, Timor Leste, as a “very important engagement” for the future of Solomon Islands.
UNDP and Government Signs Elections Support Project
The Solomon Islands Government’s effort to ensure fair elections and improve the effectiveness of Parliament received a boost last week with the signing of a multimillion dollar project.
Australia Provides More for Tsunami Victims
The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Matt Anderson has announced that Australia will provide a further A$700,000 (SBD$5.2 million) to assist disaster affected areas in Temotu Province.
Government to Open New Zealand Mission
The Solomon Islands Government have confirmed that they will establish a Diplomatic Mission in New Zealand later in the year.