Politics Archive December 2014
New Speaker Elected
A new Speaker of Parliament has been elected; he is Ajilon Nasiu, a former Premier of Rennell Bellona Province.
Flu-like Symptoms on the rise in Solomon Islands
There has been a rise in flu-like symptoms across Solomon Islands, informed the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and World Health Organization (WHO).
PM Names Cabinet Line Up
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has named his Cabinet line up.
Our Last Chance to Get it Right: Mataki
"We cannot fail our people and future," was the passionate plea from the Solomon Islands to the High Level Segment at the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru.
Trade Officials Conclude WTO Training on Reference Centers
A two day training conducted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) was concluded yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) Conference room.
Speakers Post Now Under Spotlight
The public is calling on the government to pick a credible person for the position of Speaker of Parliament.
Sogavare Sworn in as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been sworn-in before the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui at Government House after his election victory.
Hunt On for Armed Thugs
Police have confirmed that a shooting incident at the Mbike Island resort is being investigated as several leads come through.
Sogavare Elected Prime Minister
Manasseh Sogavare of the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) has been elected Prime Minister, polling a total of 31 votes.
Sogavare Leads New Coalition Group
Manasseh Sogavare will lead a new coalition group, consisting of those MPs at the Honiara Hotel, the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Peoples Alliance Party (PAP). It now seems likely that Sogavare will lead a new government, but with the slimmest of majority.
Lobbying Intensifies as PM Election Date Announced
Lobbying for the position of Prime Minister and the right to form government has intensified with both camps claiming to have the numbers.
Governor General Sets Date for PM Election
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has set December 9 for the election of the Prime Minister by virtue of section 33(1) of the Constitution.
Your Vote is Safe and Secure: SIEC
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) maintains that all votes cast in the 2014 National General Election are being kept under tight security to ensure the secrecy of the vote.
Record Voter Turnout in Solomon Islands Elections: SIEC
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has confirmed that the recent National General Elections recorded the highest ever voter turnout, with 89.93% of all registered voters casting their ballot.
SIPRA to Lead Coalition Government
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) is expected to lead the newly formed government, with an election date for the PM likely to be announced by the Governor General this week.