Politics Archive April 2014
PM Lilo Welcomes PNG Political Party Registry Team
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo last night welcomed and commissioned the work of a PNG Team from the Political Parties Registry to the Solomon Islands.
New NZ High Commissioner Present Letters of Introduction to PM
New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Marion Crawshaw yesterday presented her letters of introduction to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo in Honiara.
Australian Doctors Provides Medical Support
Australia continues to stand with Solomon Islands in responding to the flood crisis.
Goldie Graduates Nurses
The Solomon Islands Helena Goldie College of Nursing has graduated 17 new diploma level nurses last week at United Church’s Headquarter in Munda, Western Province.
Lilo Sends Condolence to Hatimoana Family
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo was deeply saddened by the passing of the late Honorable Johnley Hatimoana over the weekend after a short illness.
Zero Damages Following Quake and Tsunami
The Government’s National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has reported zero casualties or damages from the magnitude 7.6 quake and tsunami that struck coastal villages of mainland Makira and its surrounding islands on Sunday morning.
NZ Government Funds Repair of Damaged Mataniko Bridge
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo today thanked the New Zealand Government for its quick response to immediately provide a bailey bridge to replace the damaged old Mataniko Bridge at Chinatown.
52,000 Affected by Floods
Recent assessments by the Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) suggest that 52,000 people have been directly affected by the recent floods.
PM Lilo and Sikua Visit Flood Stricken Guadalcanal
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua have visited the Guadalcanal Plains and the Gold Ridge mine on Sunday in a mission to witness the scale and impact of the recent rain and floods on Guadalcanal.
Solomon Islands Voter Registration Extended
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has extended its Biometric Voter Registration process because of the recent floods.
Royals Send Condolence Message to Flood Victims in Solomon Islands
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent condolences to the people of the Solomon Islands in the wake of floods that killed at least 23 people and left thousands homeless.
Flood Relief or CDF?
The flooding that has affected Honiara, Guadalcanal Province is a tragedy on a scale that has not been seen in this country for some time. Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) writes about the decision to release part of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the wake of the flooding that devastated Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal.
Australia Will Be with Solomon Islands in Good and Bad Times: Mason
Parliamentary Secretary to Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Brett Mason has conveyed Australia’s deepest condolences to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy, his Government and the people of Solomon Islands.
ROC Donates $2 Million towards Recovery Efforts
The Republic of China (Taiwan) today has donated SB$2 million worth of relief assistance towards recovery efforts in Solomon Islands following last week’s deadly floods that killed at least 23 people and left thousands of people homeless.
We Must Work Together to Restore the Solomon Islands: Mataki
The Solomon Islands has endured a week filled with destruction and enormous tragedy, now is the time to work together.
Australia Announces AUD$3 million Flood Assistance For Solomon Islands
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced a $3 million aid package to help Solomon Islands recover from a major flood disaster which has killed 23 people and left 9,000 homeless.
Solomon Airlines Resumes Full International & Domestic Operations
Solomon Airlines has resumed full operation of its international and domestic flight schedules following the devastating flooding which struck the Solomon Islands on the weekend.
Ministry of Education Responds to Flood Disaster
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), and UNICEF, are working together on immediate priorities in response to the recent flooding in Honiara and Guadalcanal.
Australia Stands with Solomon Islands During Flood Crises
Australia has immediately pledged over SBD$330,000 to support Solomon Islands in the initial response to flooding in Honiara and Guadalcanal.
Stay Indoors, NDMO Warns
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has warned Honiara residents to go to higher grounds, stay indoors and stay put.
USP Students Praise PM Lilo
The University of the South Pacific Students Association of Solomon Islands (USPSASI) campus has praised Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for addressing the students’ scholarship issue.
Transparency Solomon Islands Elects new Board Members
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 29th March 2014 at Hyundai Mall, Kairos Conference Room.
PM Confident in Success of Integrity Bill
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo is confident that Parliament will deliberate on and eventually pass the Political Parties Integrity Bill (PPIB) which is now before the Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee.