Former Parliamentarian Sentenced
The High Court has sentenced a former member of Parliament, John Kaliuae Maetia to three and a half years imprisonment for Official Corruption.
Politics Archive June 2010
No Policy On RAMSI for PAP
The Solomon Islands former Prime Minister, Sir Allan Kemakeza says his party, the People's Alliance Party (PAP) has no policy on RAMSI.
Candidates Told to Keep Within $50,000 in Spending
The Electoral Commission has appealed to intending candidates of the upcoming 2010 General Elections to keep within the $50,000 dollars candidate expenditure limit.
Announcement by Electoral Commission Sufficient: Maezama
The Government House today said it is not a practice for the Governor General to announce the Proclamation of the election date on the radio.
Former Government MPs Received $6.6 Million Each: Fono
Caretaker deputy Prime Minister, Fred Fono, has confirmed that the Eighth Parliament has dished out close to $6.6 million dollars for each constituency.
4th August 2010 Declared for National Elections
Despite the early unofficial announcement, yesterday's proclamation by the Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, has begun the official timetable for the National General Election, starting with a two week nomination period for candidates.
GG to Announce Election Date Today
The Electoral Commission is expecting to talk to the media today about the upcoming elections.
We Understand the Risks: SIPRA
Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement, SIPRA, has launched its campaign platform for this year's national general election.
Candidates Be Ready With $2000: Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is advising intending candidates for the upcoming National General Election to prepare themselves for the opening of the nomination period.
Freak Boat Accident Kills Young Student
A young high school student died after he was slammed against Noro Warf by a berthing passenger vessel.
Sir Trevor Plans Criminal Libel Charges against Sasako
Solomon Islands' Honorary Consul-General in Sydney, Sir Trevor Garland says he plans to lay criminal libel charges against intending politician, Alfred Sasako.
New Party Promises Economic Centres
The Rural and Urban Political Party, RUPP, has promised to build a prosperous Solomon Islands with a healthy economy, dignity and well being for its citizens.
Anti-RAMSI and Anti-Donor?
OUR Party President Manasseh Sogavare says accusations that the party is anti-aid donor and anti-RAMSI are ill-conceptions of its genuine concerns about aid money and the intervention mission.
Get Your Facts Right: Maelanga
The Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening has refuted accusations by the Malaita Ma'asina Forum that he led a delegation to discuss political independence with Malaita provincial leaders.
I am the Party Leader: Ulufa'alu
The Solomon Islands Liberal Party denies suggestions that the care-taker Prime Minister is their party leader.
OUR Party Plans to Commit $36 Million to Economic Zones
OUR Party says it is committing $36 million dollars towards preparing areas within the country as Special Economic Zones.
Ashley Appeals World Cup Travel Ban
Honiara Lawyer Charles Ashley has appealed against a ruling by a Honiara Magistrate on his request to travel to South Africa for the World Cup.
Government Grants Transfer of former RAMSI Officer to Samoan Prison
A former RAMSI Participating Police Force officer, Misi Matamu, was transferred to a correctional centre in Samoa this week, to serve out his prison sentence in his homeland.