As we join the global community in marking the UNESCO 2021 World Press Freedom Day today, the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) acknowledges the great sacrifice and commitment of our media workers in covering the COVID19 pandemic and related issues. The Governor-General of Solomon Islands is elected by parliament. Matthew Wale, is concerned about the actions alleged to have been taken by the shipping agent of MV Chefoo recently, which was in direct breach of the Standard Operating Procedures governing the clearance of foreign ships. Read all the latest news and updates on Solomon Islands only on News18.com. “It is now time that Malaita remains in full control of herself and must not be subjected to communist rule”. They are subject to frequent votes of no confidence, and government leadership changes frequently as a result. Solomon Islands Confident in Political Dialogue to Restore Pacific Unity He says it is regrettable that the five Micronesian countries have decided to withdraw from the forum and says that it was quite a challenge for the leaders in last year’s voting process for the new Secretary General. PEOPLE’s Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) Li Ming said China always honors its commitment and never attaches political conditions to its foreign aid. The ongoing Malaitan agitation has exposed how debate over China’s influence has polarised a fragile Solomon Islands, exacerbated historical tensions, and granted political activists an opportunity to leverage fear over China for domestic political aspirations. The sessions offered women the opportunity to come together and share personal experiences of their involvement in politics. The announcement has inflamed anti-China sentiment. Solomon Islands leading daily newspaper - Solomon Star News. Bougainville, a province of Papua New Guinea that borders Solomon Islands, voted overwhelmingly for independence in 2019. The decision is a major win for China as it seeks to turn a dwindling number of countries that recognize Taiwan. Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) is a political party that started a humble political journey in 2005 with a vision to engage in Political Leadership that will have impact to the lives of every Solomon Islands citizen. Latest Solomon Island News. For a discussion of the history of Solomon Islands in its broader, regional context, see Pacific Islands. The fundamental right of freedom of expression will continue to enjoy constitutional recognition in Solomon Islands. No one is above the law. The largest province in Solomon Islands has announced plans for an independence referendum as tensions with the country’s national government over China policy rise. Solomon Islands’ attorney general John Muria Jnr was unable to comment on the legal validity of Malaita’s proposed poll. “We stand with our Malaitan Chiefs and our premier in declaring that we will not allow our lands to be annexed by China,” he said. Once completed, the project will become the sports city of Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation was established by an Act of Parliament – The Broadcasting Ordinance 1976. Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and the ruling People’s Progressive Party … “We are tired and sick of a government that doesn’t listen to the people of Malaita.”. More information about Solomon Islands is available on the Solomon Islands Country Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. “Independence would not solve this dilemma as it is Malaitans themselves who often have been uncooperative with development strategies.”. Solomon Islands leading daily newspaper - Solomon Star News ... that the Malaita Provincial Executive has ‘rejected’ renewing the contract of Premier Daniel Suidani’s chief political advisor, Celsus Talifilu, insiders told Solomon Star last night. The largest province in Solomon Islands has announced plans for an independence referendum as tensions with the country’s national government over China policy rise. Leader of Opposition, Hon. The unrest in Malaita is being followed closely by Taiwanese diplomats formerly stationed in Honiara, who were forced to leave Solomon Islands when Honiara switched to Beijing. “The government cannot hear the cry of the people,” he told the Guardian. Solomon Islands politics has been characterised by fluid coalitions of political parties and independent Members of Parliament. Emeritus professor Clive Moore, from the University of Queensland, argues Malaita is too interconnected with the rest of Solomon Islands to sustain independence. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, left, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, shortly after Solomon Islands switched allegiance from Taiwan to China. Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands - History: This section focuses specifically on the history and development of the area and country now known as Solomon Islands. A deeply religious island, Malaita had enjoyed close ties with Taiwan over decades. Latest Solomon Island News. Malaitan Philip Subu, chairman of the Malaita Youth Caucus, said he supports the independence pledge, arguing Malaitans “have a desire to run their own affairs”. Solomon Islands sixth country to cut ties with Taiwan since 2016 election of Tsai Ing-wen, as China raises pressure. Malaita’s promised poll pits pro-Taiwan province against a pro-Beijing national government, Last modified on Wed 2 Sep 2020 02.00 EDT. Biosecurity officers of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Friday, last week destroyed the dozen of concealed goods which was impounded from a shipment at the Ports International wharf in Honiara on Thursday 25th February. The Pacific was once a bastion of Taiwanese support, but Taipei can now only count on four Pacific Island nations as allies, after Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched recognition to Beijing last year. In July, Taiwan formally recognised Somaliland, a breakaway province of the east African country of Somalia. Home News Solomon Islands Ambassador H.E Mr Moses Mose Chairs first meeting session of the OACPS Subcommittee on Political, Social, … The 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project is the first major infrastructure project in Solomon Islands supported by the Chinese Government. At independence, Solomon Islands joined the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State, represented by a Governor-General. U.S.-SOLOMON ISLANDS RELATIONS. Riots broke out in Solomon Islands on 24 April following the parliament’s controversial election of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. It is yet another significant milestone as Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare graced the ground-breaking ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadiums project in Honiara today. PAC Commences Inquiry Into 2018 & 2019 Supplementary Appropriations. Political culture. Coronavirus pandemic: Indian-made COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Solomon Islands Catch News 07:22 19-Mar-21 Indian-made COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Solomon Islands AniNews.in 07:15 19-Mar-21 Solomon Islands receives AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility European External Action Service 02:48 19-Mar-21 In December 2001, despite the tensions, a general election was held. Honiara’s recognition Beijing over Taipei. Political overview System of government Parliament Meets Today. The Premier of Malaita province, Daniel Suidani. Taiwan has actively courted sub-national jurisdictions to bolster diplomatic support under President Tsai Ing-Wen. It is also the largest state-of-art multi-purpose sports facility in the pacific islands region. Legislators have appointed political veteran Manasseh Sogavare as the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands — for the fourth time — but his victory has already stoked tensions in the capital Honiara. Parliamentarians Participate In Asia-Pacific Forum On Climate Change And Health. Malaita, a province of 200,000 people in the country’s east, “will soon conduct a provincial-wide referendum on the topic of independence”, a statement from premier Daniel Suidani said on Tuesday. Ocean 12 highlighted at APPU. In September last year, Solomon Islands’ national government, led by four-time prime minister Manasseh Sogavare, ended a 36-year alliance with Taiwan and instead normalised ties with Beijing. Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. By Alfred Pagepitu COUNCILLOR for Rove/Lengakiki ward, Edward Siapu has been elected the new Mayor of the Honiara City Council this morning. However, a direct flight from Guangzhou landed on Monday, carrying Chinese aid workers as well as repatriated Solomon Islanders. As part of that Political Journey we believe that our VISION and PRINCIPLES are binding values that will promote the party. Keyon Ronia, also a Malaitan and general secretary of the opposition Solomon Islands Democratic Party, told the Guardian he supported the plan. Compiled from the October 2007 Background Note and supplemented with additional information from the State Department and the editors of this volume. Despite the country peacefully holding its first elections since the end of the regional assistance mission earlier this month, frustration with the political system has been fomenting for some time and the riots were targeted with political meaning. Neighbouring island Malaita is threatening to break away from the country, largely over. Find all news including political news, current affairs and news headlines online on Solomon Islands today. Malaitans protested against the national government’s decision at the time, citing China’s animus towards Christians and an undemocratic political system. Solomon Islands News - Be the First to Know, Participate. In most elections, no one party has won an absolute majority of seats and so usually parties must work with each other to form coalition governments.The one exception is the 1989 election, when the People's Alliance Party (PAP) led by Solomon Mamaloni did win an absolute majority. Most of the economy is subsistence agriculture,” he said. Malaita For Democracy, an independence movement supportive of Taiwan and with links to Suidani, has called for anti-China protests on the island’s capital, Auki, and for all Chinese businesses – many of the small ethnic Chinese community in Malaita are shopkeepers – to leave the province within 24 hours. HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — New Zealand won the Oceania qualifying series for the 2018 World Cup when it drew 2-2 with the Solomon Islands on Tuesday to complete an 8-3 aggregate victory in the home and away series. PROFILE GEOGRAPHY PEOPLE HISTORY GOVERNMENT POLITICAL CONDITIONS ECONOMY FOREIGN RELATIONS U.S.-SOLOMON ISLANDS RELATIONS TRAVEL. PEOPLE’s Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) Li Ming said China always honors its commitment and never attaches political conditions to its foreign aid. The Commonwealth sent a mission to promote discussions in Solomon Islands on how the country can improve women’s participation in politics. 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