Politics Archive June 2019
Minister Announces Commencement Date for DBSI
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma has set June 21st, 2019 as the date for the commencement of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) Act.
Kenilorea Questions Involvement of Ministers in Recent China Trip
The Deputy leader of the Opposition, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr, has questioned why two Ministers of the crown had to lead what “was effectively a technical delegation on a technical mission.”
FRC Chair Attends RSIS-WTO Meeting in Singapore
Upon an invitation by His Excellency Hon. Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament for the Republic of Singapore - the newly appointed Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee (FRC), Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr recently attended the 10th Edition of the RSIS- WTO Parliamentarian Workshop in Singapore.
Taskforce Sends Delegation to Study Chinese Aid in the Region
The taskforce set up by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to review the country's relationship with Taiwan will send a delegation to study Chinese aid in neighboring countries as it considers a potential diplomatic switch to Beijing, the delegation leader said on Monday (Jun 24).
Police Strengthens Link With Church Through Ordination of Two Officers
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has further strengthened its link with the church through the ordination of two of its officers Inspector James Maelanga and Senior Sergeant John (Luke) Manau as priests in the Church of Melanesia in Honiara on 23 June 2019.
Taipei Downplays Solomon Islands Visit to China
A delegation of government officials from the Solomon Islands who visited China were there to study the timber industry, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday, adding that Taiwan’s relations with its Pacific ally are strong and stable.
Sogavare Establishes Task-force as Government Delegation Visits China
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced the establishment of a bi-partisan foreign policy task-force to review the country’s diplomatic relations with longtime ally Taiwan.
RSIPF Arrests Provincial Election Candidate in Lata
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Officers in Lata arrested one of the candidates in the recent provincial election in Temotu Province 14 June 2019.
It’s an Australian Submarine
Mystery solved! It’s an Australian submarine that paid a surprise visit on Friday.
Academic Cautions Leaders Over Taiwan-China Issue
Solomon Islands government should exercise caution as it considers whether to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan or switch to China, an academic says.
Armed Robbers Arrested
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested four adult men allegedly involved in an armed robbery at Panatina in East Honiara on 11 June 2019.
Ethel Sigimanu Recognized for Her Work
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs Mrs Ethel Sigimanu was awarded the 2019 Women of Courage by the United States non-resident Ambassador Catherine Ebert Gray at a ceremony held at the Heritage Park Hotel.
New Zealand and Solomon Islands Sign Partnership Agreement
Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters has signed a Statement of Partnership with Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Jeremiah Manele in Honiara.
Rev. David Vunagi Only Nomination for Governor General
At the close of nominations 4pm yesterday the only candidate nominated for the post of Governor General of the Solomon Islands is Rev. David Vunagi.
Decision to Switch or Remain with Taiwan in 100 Days
Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele says that the decision as to whether the country will switch its recognition from Taiwan to China will be made within the next 100 Days.
Crocodile Kills Adult Male
Villagers at Kaza village on Kolombangara Island in the Western Province say a killer crocodile has killed an adult male, who was initially reported missing by his family on Sunday.
Honiara City Has a New Mayor
Honiara City Council (HCC) Clerk Charles Kelly has officially declared Wilson Mamae as the Mayor elect for Honiara City.
NZ Deputy PM Meets With Sogavare
New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and his delegation has met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara, renewing ongoing co-operation and support for development in the Solomon Islands.
Police Looking Into Cause of Fire Resulting in the Death of a Child
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Malaita Province is investigating the death of a 4-year-old female child at Fo’ondo Village in North Malaita on 31 May 2019.
39-Year-Old Father Accused of Raping Daughters Faces Court Today
“This is a very sad case given the victims are young and very vulnerable and the suspect is a person of trust, their own father,” said the acting Director of the RSIPF National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), Inspector Michael Bole.
Police Investigates Scholarship Scam at SINU
Police has confirmed that they are currently investigating an alleged scholarship scam which has affected more than 20 students at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in Honiara.
Sogavare Praises Police During Visit of Australian PM
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has praised the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) during the visit of the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Scott Morrison to the Rove Police Headquarters yesterday.
RSIPF Welcomes Prime Minister of Australia
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) mounted a full guard of honour to welcome the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Scott Morrison and his delegation when he touched down at the Honiara International Airport at Henderson yesterday afternoon for the beginning of a two-day visit to the capital.
Australian PM Announces AUD$250 Million Worth of Funding
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced AUD$250 million worth of funding for urgently needed projects across the Solomon Islands.