Politics Archive October 2021
No Jab? Half Pay Starting Today
The governments ‘no jab no job’ policy takes effect today.
Minister of Provincial Government Adjourns Malaita Assembly
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) has invoked section 47 of the Provincial Government Act to formally adjourn Malaita Provincial Government’s meeting today (October 27) to a date to be determined by the Speaker in accordance with Order 57 or otherwise.
Mover Confirms Motion Against Suidani Withdrawn
The mover of the motion against Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani told protestors that he has withdrawn the motion.
People Power: Motion Against Suidani Withdrawn
The motion of no confidence against Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani has been withdrawn.
Sogavare – Stop Pretending
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has labelled the statement by the Prime Minister calling for Malaita leaders to resolve their political issues as hypocritical.
Chamber of Commerce hosts Inaugural Infrastructure Symposium
The inaugural Infrastructure Symposium with the theme “Prioritising Local Content for road to Recovery” attended by more than 100 delegates was held in Honiara on 21 and 22 October 2021.
Chief Says Geopolitics at Play in Motion Against Suidani
The motion is not in any-way a surprise to me, Frank Daoga, a prominent Chief on Manaoba in Malaita said.
197,643 COVID Doses Administered as of Last Friday: PM
A total of 197,643 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered since last week Friday 15th October.
Police Monitors Situation in Auki as Motion Nears
Police are currently monitoring the current situation in Auki as the motion of no confidence against the Honorable Premier of Malaita, Daniel Suidani, nears.
2022 Budget Aims to Build Strong Resilient Economy: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the top-down approach inherited by the Government under the 2021 Policy Redirection will continue to support the overarching twin objectives of the Government.
PM Launches 2022 Budget
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially launched the National Government’s 2022 Budget Preparation at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara today.
Bills and Legislation Committee Concludes Temotu Hearing
The Bills and Legislation Committee have concluded their inquiry into the Public Health Emergency Bill 2021 in Lata, Temotu province last week.
“Joining the RSIPF is a Great Privilege”
Twenty eight-year-old Nivaldo Esdale Tuanivalu who hails from Bemuta Village in Guadalcanal Province is one of the 47 male recruits into the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) out of the 70 participants in the second group of recruits for this year at the Police Academy at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
Thousands Welcome Premier Suidani in Auki
Thousands waited patiently in Auki for the arrival of their Premier, Hon. Daniel Suidani, yesterday.
Geopolitics is Dividing Our Nation: Wale
The Opposition Leader, Hon. Mathew Wale, says geopolitics is “driving a wedge between us, and dividing the country.”
Contract to Upgrade Seghe and Taro Runways Signed
Improvements are set to commence on two Solomon Islands runways, following the signing of a significant construction contract between the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and Downer New Zealand, witnessed by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara, yesterday.
PM and Chinese Envoy Signs Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation with the Chinese Ambassador Li Ming.
Dr. Pikacha Received Recognition For His Work
Dr. Patrick Pikacha has received recognition for his significant environmental achievements in the South Pacific.
Government and MARA Trade Accusations
Daniel Suidani, Premier and leader of the MARA led government in Malaita province, has been accused of putting unnecessary pressure on his Acting Premier Nelson Lenty to boycott the Premiers Conference since the start of the Conference on Wednesday 22 September.