Politics Archive October 2016
Respect for Human Rights is a UN Principle
News that the Indonesian government is upping the ante against supporters of West Papua comes as no surprise, a well-placed senior government source said.
Indonesia Issues Blunt Warning to Solomon Islands
Indonesia's Defence Minister, Ryamizard Ryacudu, has called on the Solomon Islands, and other Pacific states who spoke out about rights abuses in West Papua, to refrain from interferring in the internal affairs of Indonesia.
Solomon Islands Seeks to Host 2017 Melanesian Youth Parliament
Solomon Islands are seeking to host the Melanesian Youth Parliament in 2017.
Not fair, says Solomon Islands Coach
Solomon Islands Women’s volleyball team is questioning the impartiality of refs at the Oceania Volleyball World Qualifying and Zonal Championship, held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji.
Police Ready for RAMSI Exit: Police Commissioner
The Solomon Islands Police Commissioner says his police force is ready to stand on its own.
MoFT Refutes Media Reports on AG Sacking
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) has described the front-page article in the Island Sun newspaper on Monday 17th October regarding the alleged sacking of the Accountant General and the purported delays in payments as a “deliberate attempt to distort the truth and to mislead the Public.”
Solomon Islands Unveils Tourism Blueprint at SPTO Regional Conference
Solomon Islands’ Minister of Culture & Tourism, the Hon. Bartholomew Parapolo has underlined the priority his government is placing on tourism development and the efforts being taken to facilitate growth at the recent South Pacific Tourism Organisation Council of Ministers of Tourism meeting in the Cooks Islands.
Analysis: MPs Tax Free Salary
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal (COA) has ruled that the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) acted within its powers when it granted Tax Free Salary status to Members of Parliament (MPs).
G’day Solomon Islands Fun Run on Track to be the Biggest yet thanks to SolRice
The annual G’day Solomon Islands Fun Run is on again this Saturday 22 October and it’s expected to be the biggest yet with over 4,000 participants already registered.
Research Investigates Barriers for Female Electoral Candidates in Solomon Islands
New research investigating barriers for female electoral candidates in the Solomon Islands has revealed that voters are willing to vote for a woman if they are perceived to be able to contribute financial resources to the community; and have a track record of community service.
Outrage Over MPs Tax Free Ruling
The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that declared the decision made last year by the Parliamentary Entitlements Committee, which has MPs sitting on it, unconstitutional.
Expert Warns of Jadelle Contraceptive Side Effects
With the increasing popularity of the Jadelle contraceptive in the Solomon Islands, an expert has warned that several known side effects should be considered.
Treaty Provides Avenue for Further Cooperation: Sogavare
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has lauded the Mota Lava Treaty as providing a good opportunity for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to address the relationship of their two maritime border provinces- Temotu Province in Solomon Islands and Torba Province of Vanuatu.
Solomon Islands Sharing Lessons on Skills Development with Australia’s TVET Leaders
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) Dr Franco Rodie attended the TAFE Directors Australia annual convention in Melbourne Australia as a special overseas guest.
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Sign Border Treaty
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have signed a Maritime Border Treaty on Friday ending 33 years of negotiations over the common border of the two nations south of the Solomon Islands and north of Vanuatu.
Visa Free Travel to EU Signed
Solomon Islands Nationals can now travel visa free to all EU member states following the signing of the SI-EU Short Stay Visa Waiver Agreement which facilitates this visa free travel to Europe.
Australia and Solomon Islands Meet to Discuss Stability, Growth and Human Development
Australia and Solomon Islands share a common goal of promoting stability, growth and human development in Solomon Islands, a partnership that will continue to deliver results in the year ahead.
PM Sogavare to Sign Maritime Border Treaty with PM Salwai
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has left for Port Vila to sign a historic Maritime Boundary Treaty with his Ni-Vanuatu counterpart, Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.