Sogavare Archive August 2007

PM Lodges Complaint Against Vanuatu Court Registrar

Manasseh Sogavare stated during the sine dire motion last week that he will lodge an official complaint, to the Vanuatu government, over the conduct of its Supreme Court Acting Registrar.

Moti Should Step Down: Bar Association

The Solomon Islands Bar Association, which regulates the professional and ethical conduct of legal practitioners in the Solomons, has called on Attorney General, Julian Moti, to step down.

Kwanairara Clarifies Letter to Ex-Militants

Member of Parliament for North Malaita, Enele Kwanairara, confirms writing a letter to ex-militants in relation to the raid of the police armoury in 2000.

Constitutional Reform is Necessary, says PM

The Prime Minister, in welcoming delegates of the Constitutional Congress and members of the Elders Advisory Group, stated that constitutional reform is necessary if not compelling.

Former Militants Used by Opposition, says Dausabea

The Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Charles Dausabea, accuses the Parliamentary Opposition for fabrication of information against himself and the Prime Minister.

Former Militant Arrested

A man has been arrested and charged with offences dating back to 2003.

No Confidence Motion Ruled Out

The second motion of no confidence, filed by Small Malaita MP William Haomae, has been ruled out of order by Speaker of the National Parliament Sir Peter Kenilorea.

Narakobi to Deliver Key Note Address to Congress

Prominent Papua New Guinean, and currently the High Commissioner of PNG to New Zealand, H E Bernard Narakobi, will deliver a key note address to the Constitutional Congress.

Constitutional Congress Starts Induction next Week

The Constitutional Reform Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister will hold the Constitutional Congress Induction next week from Monday 20th to Friday 24th at the Mendana Hotel.

SBD$1 Million Earmarked for Premiers Conference

Rennell Bellona Province will have at least 1 million dollars injected into its small rural economy for the upcoming Premiers Conference, which is scheduled for September 11 to 15.

Opposition Leader Faces Charges

A Name Suppression Order by the defense against naming three Solomon Islanders arrested for allegedly bribing a Member of Parliament has been lifted.

Speaker Checks Legality of No-Confidence Motion

A second motion of no confidence notice filed by the Opposition "could be out of order".

Haomae Moves another No Confidence Motion

The Opposition has moved another motion of No Confidence on the Prime Minister despite the summoning to court of the mover of the first motion Edward Huni'ehu and the Speaker of Parliament.

Makira - Ulawa to Empower its Chiefs

The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has been invited as a special guest to witness the commissioning of Chiefs in Makira-Ulawa Province on the 17th of this month.

Huni'ehu Withdraws Motion of No Confidence

The motion of No Confidence on the Prime Minister has been withdrawn by the mover of the motion, Edward Huni'ehu, amidst high political drama in the parliamentary chambers.

Sogavare Faces Motion of No Confidence Today

Tensions are high in Honiara as the Prime Minister, in less then one and a half years in power, faces up to yet another motion of No Confidence - the second since he came to power.

PM Pose 666 Questions to Australian Federal DPP

Manasseh Sogavare yesterday tabled in Parliament a questionnaire containing 666 questions addressed to the Australian Federal Director of Public Prosecutions, Damian Bugg QC.

Speaker Overrules Point of Order on Moti

The Speaker of the National Parliament, Sir Peter Kenilorea, yesterday ruled that Attorney-General, Julian Moti, should be present at parliament meetings as legal advisor to government.

National Parliament Launches Website

The Solomon Islands National Parliament yesterday launched its official website (www.parliament.gov.sb).

Parliamentary Opposition Member Charged

A Parliamentary Opposition member is among three men charged for conspiracy for unlawful purpose.

Hooton Ignorant of Australian Law, says Sogavare

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has dismissed claims made by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Peter Hooton, that Moti will face trial if extradited to Australia.

Hooton Clarifies Canberra's Position on Moti

The Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Peter Hooton, made a formal statement clarifying certain reports carried by a daily newspaper in Honiara.

Draft Federal Constitution Progressing Well: Sogavare

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that work on the Draft Federal Constitution is progressing well.

Western Province Hands Over Report on State Govt.

Western Province Premier, Alex Lokopio handed over the document in a brief ceremony in the Prime Minister's Office yesterday morning.

PM Calls for United Approach by Guadalcanal on Demands

The people of Guadalcanal are urged to take on a coordinated and united approach to discuss matters of their concern.

Prime Minister Commends Guadalcanal

Guadalcanal Province has been commended for being the country's "engine room" since independence.

Motion will Plant 'Seed of Truth', says Huni'ehu

The Parliamentary Opposition camp reveals intention of moving a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in the next sitting of Parliament.

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