Politics Archive May 2020
Wale Calls on Government to Appoint Commissioner of Police
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale calls on the government to fill the vacant Commissioner of Police position.
Kealoe Resigns, Joins Government
Member of Parliament for Malaita Outer Islands and Opposition MP, Hon. Martin Kealoe has switched allegiance to the ruling Government.
Enough Lobbying: DCGA Caucus
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) Caucus is making a call to the Member of Parliament for East Are’are Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, to kindly cease from his ongoing lobbying of MPs from the Government side to support a leadership change.
Attorney General Clarifies 7 Exempted Persons
Attorney General John Muria Junior has clarified that the seven people that were exempted upon arrival during the first repatriation flight early this week were Australian based aircrew.
Police Uproot 121 Marijuana Plants
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station and Aola Police Post have uprooted a total of 121 marijuana plants in the Jericho area of East Central Guadalcanal on 24 May 2020.
National Carrier Brings Solomon Islanders Home
Solomon Airlines’ repatriation Flight IE663 took off from Brisbane Airport at 1.13pm today with 80 passengers pleased to be heading home to the Solomon Islands from throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Kenilorea: Public Service Must Not Be Sidelined
Hon Peter Kenilorea Jr, the MP for East Are Are, has called on the government not to sideline the public service. Kenilorea made this call following the announcement of the government’s stimulus package, which has been publicized at the same time as thousands of public servants are on leave with half-pay.
Consider Our Front Liners: PM Appeals to Citizens
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has appealed to citizens that feel their rights have been deprived as a result of the lockdown to think of the front liners that have sacrificed to protect our nation.
36 Hour Lockdown Starts 6pm Today
Below are important reminders for the 36-hour lockdown which starts today at 6pm and ends 6am Friday.
Wale Wants Clarity on Alligator Creek Poha Zone
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale calls on the government to take note of the issue raised by the Chief Magistrate on the lack of coordinates for the boundary of the Emergency Zone which now also the area of focus for the upcoming lock down.
Galokale Ousted On Bribery Charges
The MP for South Choiseul Robertson Galokale has been ousted on bribery charges - an election petition was lodged by the former Premier of Choiseul Province, and a candidate in the 2019 national general elections, Jackson Kiloe.
It’s Not a Mock Lockdown: AG Muria
Attorney General (AG) John Muria Junior has clarified that the lockdown is not a mock exercise.
SPM Clarifies Why Lockdown is Necessary
The Government has clarified the question of ‘why it is necessary for a lockdown’.
Wale Applauds MPGIS Minister For Reconciliation
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale applauds the government for backing down on plans to suspend the Malaita Provincial executive.
Seleso-Suidani Dialogue Cultivates Understanding and Way Forward
The face-to-face dialogue between the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional strengthening, Hon, Rollen Seleso and Malaita Premier Hon. Daniel Suidani Tuesday this week has improved the understanding of both parties in relation legal and administrative issues of concern to both parties.
Minister Seleso and Premier Suidani Resolve Differences
The Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Rollen Seleso and Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani have resolved recent differences during a meeting in Honiara yesterday.
Drink Driving Tops Traffic Violations in Honiara
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, (RSIPF) National Traffic Department have recorded a total of 49 traffic incidences in the period 1 to 7 May 2020 in Honiara. Compared to the previous week this is an increase of 26 cases.
Leader of Opposition Downplays Threats of Police Investigation
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has dismissed the statement by the Prime Minister’s office that they are referring him to the police for investigation under the emergency Covid-19 regulations.
Malaita Leaders Denounce Offensive Video, Offers Apology Through Traditional Shell Money
Malaitan MPs from the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) today, handed ‘Tafuliaes’ to the Prime Minister, his family and to the Government MPs from Choiseul and other constituencies in the Western Solomon region.
Police Investigates Attempted Armed Robbery
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station are investigating an alleged attempted armed robbery incident which occurred at the Galego Resource Company Bahomea logging camp in Central Guadalcanal on 2 May 2020.
Government Respond to Opposition Leader's Press Statement
The Leader of opposition is hereby advised by the Solomon Islands Government not to mislead or confuse the Public on the China-Taiwan issue as related to the Malaita Premier.
Opposition Group Cautions Government
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale cautions the government against the threat to suspend the Malaita Provincial Executive.
“Do Not Ignore Auki Communique,” Malaita Premier Cautions Leaders
The Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani said he is disappointed to learn that a national MP saw it fit to bring in China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation - CECC - and conducted feasibility study on Malaita North East Road from Fouia to Manu.
Dental Service Available but for Emergency Only: HCC
Public dental health service in Honiara has been scaled down.
Government Clarifies MV Worship Light Issue
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) wishes to clarify to the public that the MV Worship Light entry into the country did not breach any COVID-19 measures.