Politics Archive July 2016
Taiwan and Solomons Commits to Stronger Coorperation
Solomon Islands and the Republic of China have committed to taking their bilateral relations and technical cooperation to greater heights.
Sogavare Calls on Sikua to Release Evidence
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare has called on the Leader of Opposition to proceed in submitting the evidence he claims to have in his possession on the Prime Minister’s involvement in the events leading up to the 5th June 2000 coup to the police for investigation.
Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit Convenes
The twice postponed summit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group is underway in Honiara today, where the big issue will be West Papua.
Nation Building Focus of West Papua Activist Group
The Solomon Islands government says the United Liberation Movement of West Papua wants to move away from advocacy towards nation-building.
Pacific Islands Development Forum Begins
The 4th summit of the Pacific Islands Development Forum is set to begin in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara today.
Solomon Islands Extends Reconciliation Plans to PNG and Bougainville
Following its one week reconciliation program in Honiara the Solomon Islands Government is planning to extend its reconciliation efforts to neighbouring Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Region.
Prime Minister Apologizes to Nation
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare yesterday apologized to all Solomon Islanders on behalf of all National Government’s that ruled Solomon Islands since Independence for allowing the country to go down the path of ethnic crisis.
Solomon Islands Begin National Reconciliation
As of yesterday, the Solomon Islands Government have began a National Reconciliation Program to formally address reconciliation amongst parties affected by the period of the ethnic crisis.