Politics Archive October 2014
Australia Announces Additional Funding for SIWIBA
Australia has reaffirmed its support for the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association, announcing further funding of more than SBD$3 million dollars for the organisation.
Solomon’s CEDAW Record Under UN Spotlight
The Solomon Islands' record on women's rights will be under the United Nations spotlight this Friday in Geneva.
UN Human Rights Review Underway
A four days work shop on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Records is currently underway at the Heritage hotel.
The $20 Million Dollar Question
What will become of the $400,000 MPs entitlement payout? All up the payout would cost tax payers close to $20M – certainly a large amount of money for a cash strapped care taker government.
NCW Supports 26 Women in Upcoming Elections
With nominations for candidates to close later this afternoon the National Council of Women in Solomon Islands says it has helped prepare at least 26 women nationwide to run for office in elections next month.
The High Cost of Elections
As nominations for the upcoming general elections close many candidates will now turn their attention to their campaign.
Permanent Secreteries Urged To Lead Reforms
The Secretary to Cabinet, Mr James Remobatu has urged Permanent Secretaries that they must lead the financial reforms within their ministries.
Solomon Islands Elections Set for November 19th
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has signed the proclamation for the 2014 National Elections to be held on Wednesday 19th November.