Sogavare Archive April 2019
PM Acknowledges All for Peace and Calm
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed his gratitude to the general public for taking the right steps in allowing law and order to take its course.
Sogavare’s Eligibility Case May Take Months
The case against Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare may take months, this is according to the High Courts.
Australia's High Commissioner Congratulates Sogavare
Australia's High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Roderick Brazier, has congratulated Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on his election, and pledged to work closely with his government.
Sogavare Names Five Ministers in New Cabinet Line Up
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has named five Ministers in his new Cabinet lineup.
High Court Adjourns Sogavare's Case to Thursday Next Week
The High Court has adjourned the case challenging the validity of Manasseh Sogavare’s candidacy as Prime Minister to Thursday next week.
Maelanga Calls for Calm After Riots
East Malaita Member of Parliament Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has called on Honiara community members to remain calm and respect the law after strings of riots erupted in parts of the city yesterday.
Sogavare Sworn-in as Prime Minister
Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has been sworn-in as Solomon Islands new Prime Minister by the Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui at Government House immediately after his election by Members of Parliament.
‘Sadness, Fear and Helplessness’: Chinese Shops Targeted as Looters Run Amok
A scene of utter devastation as shop owners, most of them Chinese, pick up the pieces following the rioting and looting by youths after the election of Prime Minister yesterday afternoon.
Wale and Camp Boycott Election of Prime Minister
Mathew Wale, the candidate of the Grand Coalition for Prime Minister, and all sixteen members of the coalition boycotted the election of Prime Minister yesterday.
Police Arrests 30, Calls for Calm
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has so far arrested more than 30 suspects for offences involved in disturbances in Honiara after the election of the Prime Minister on yesterday morning.
Taiwan Monitors Election of Prime Minister
Taiwan is closely monitoring the political situation in the Solomon Islands as the Pacific ally prepares for a vote for a new Prime Minister that could determine the future of ties between the two countries.
Honiara on Lock Down as MPs Meet to Pick PM
Honiara is on lock down as Members of Parliament convene to select the next Prime Minister of Solomon Islands.
Grand Coalition Questions Legality of Sogavare’s Nomination
The Grand Coalition Group (GC) has questioned the legality of Manasseh Sogavare’s nomination ahead of the election of Prime Minister tomorrow morning.
OUR Party Claims 17 Independent MPs
OUR Party is claiming that they have 17 Independent MPs, despite being formally registered few days ago.