Politics Archive September 2021
Opposition Leader Blasts Draft Amendments to Telco Bill
The Leader of the Opposition group Mather Wale has blasted the draft Telecommunications Bill, stating that the intentions of the Bill will not be achieved in its current form.
China’s Xi Jinping Speaks with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on the Phone
China’s President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Friday last week.
Sogavare Calls for Global Solidarity in Fight Against COVID-19 and Climate Change
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called for global solidarity in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change.
Thomas Coward Appointed as New British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
Mr Thomas Coward has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru.
Australia is Committed to a Peaceful and Secure Pacific
Australia is committed to the security and prosperity of the Pacific and wider Indo-Pacific region.
Facebook and SICCI Host Workshop to Support The Pacific Digital Economy
Facebook, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) brought a free digital skills training programme to Honiara today.
Grace Period for COVID-19 Jab Extended for Government Workers
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that Cabinet has decided to extend the time period for those government workers that have yet to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Wale Calls on PS Finance to Disclose Settlement With Win Win
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale calls on the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to explain his recent statement in relation to the allegation that Win Win Investment Solomon Ltd attempted to smuggle 1.7kg of gold out of the country.
Malaita’s Stance on China Will Not Change: Asilaua
The non-executive group that is aiming to topple Daniel Suidani’s MARA government says their stance on China will not change should they form government.
Wale Responds to Asilaua on Claims of Opposition Interference
The Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke Langalanga, Hon. Matthew Wale, regrets the comments made by Hon. Elijah Asilaua in a recent SIBC interview insinuating Opposition interference in the current political saga surrounding the leadership of Malaita Provincial Government.
Where Are the Local Jobs Promised?
While the country is focusing much of its attention on the COVID-19 pandemic, our economy and the opportunities that come with it, are taking a dive.
MHMS Launch Project Management Unit (PMU) to Implement COVID-19 SBD$40 Million Emergency Response Project
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has established and launched its Project Management Unit (PMU), to commence the implementation of the SBD40 Million COVID-19 Emergency Response Project that was announced at the end of 2020.
China Direct Funding to Government MPs Shameful: Wale
Recent revelations of an SBD$200,000 direct funding by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to each of the 39 Members of Parliament (MPs) in government has again brought to light the controversial National Development Fund (NDF) administered by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Deadline for First Jab of Mandatory Vaccination Lapses
The deadline for the first jab of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination has lapsed. The government had stated earlier that those government workers that have not taken their first jab by the 31st of August 2021 will not be allowed into their place of work.