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Pacific Leaders call on UNGA for ICJ advisory opinion on climate change

For the first time, Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders have called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a result of an ongoing campaign led by the Government of Vanuatu and supported by a global…

19 Jul 2022

Government
‘It must be fulfilled within this nation’: public prioritises ACB
As nomination papers are being accepted for the election of a new Prime Minister next week, Solomon Islanders are thinking about the next government, its priorities — and the anti-corruption bill.
9 Nov 2017
Parliament
Civil society continues call for anti-corruption bill
Civil society organisations in the country continue to pressure the government to bring back an anti-corruption bill after the withdrawal of the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 in Parliament at the end of August.
9 Oct 2017
Corruption
ADVOCACY GROUP CONCERNED OVER BAUXITE SAGA
The Solomon Islands Indigenous People’s Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has raised concern over media reports on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare bauxite text. The report alleged, Prime Minister’s assurance of zero duty for Bintang mining company in West Rennell.
18 Jan 2017
Court
RENBEL MINING AGAIN UNDER SPOTLIGHT
Solomon Islands Indigenous People Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has strongly questioned the national government and Renbel province for failing to restrict Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) from conducting mining activities on various lands and sites on West Rennell which…
5 Jan 2017
Australia
WE WON’T ACCEPT SECURITY DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA: MMF
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said it will not accept Australia’s security deal with Solomon Islands. Australia has negotiated a security deal with Solomon Islands during the recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane.
30 Jul 2016
Malaita Province
MMF CONDEMNED NPF CHAIR’s COMMENTS ON SIPA REFORMS
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum strongly condemns the National Provident Fund (NPF) board chairman, Peter Boyers for his media comments on the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) reforms.
28 Mar 2016
Government
GOV’T TOLD TO EQUIP LABOUR DIVISION
President of the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) Charles Dausabea has called on the Government to equip the Labour Division, Immigration and Foreign Investment in the country.
6 Feb 2016
Abuses
NEWLY FORMED NGO CONDEMNED RECENT ALLEGED KILLING INCIDENT
The Home and Family Impact Ministry, a newly born Non-Government Organisation, NGO, has strongly condemned the recent alleged killing of a woman on West Guadalcanal.
22 Sept 2015
Elections
MMF TO ELECT NEW OFFICE BEARERS
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect new office bearers this Sunday, at the National Museum auditorium in Honiara. MMF Vice President Henry Daukalia confirmed the meeting to SIBC News today.
28 Aug 2015
Government
MMF REITERATES STRONG SUPPORT FOR DCC GOVERNMENT
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has reiterated its strong support for the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government. MMF reaffirmed its support following a series of opposing views against the current development policy of the DCC Government for Malaita Province.
24 Aug 2015
FSII
ISSUES RAISED IN PUBLIC FORUM IMPORTANT: AFUGA
The issues raised in last week’s public forum held by the Forum Solomon Islands International are important for the development and livelihood of Solomon Islanders, said FSII Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Afuga.
12 Aug 2015
Communities
D.S.E LAUNCHED 3-DAY EXHIBITION ON ROLE OF N.G.Os
The umbrella organisation of Solomon Islands NGOs and Civil Society has today launched a three-day exhibition on the role of NGOs in the country. The Development Services Exchanges organised the event to allow the public understand their role.
26 May 2015
Honiara City
PEACEFUL MARCH FOR WEST PAPUA IN HONIARA TOMORROW
The Solomon Islands in Solidarity for West Papua Group will stage a peaceful march tomorrow to show Solomon Islands support towards the freedom of people of West Papua. A member of the group Lily Chekana confirms the Police Commissioner has approved the peaceful march.
21 May 2015
Honiara City
SOLIDARITY FOR WEST PAPUA RALLIED TO SUPPORT WEST PAPUA
The Solomon Islands Solidarity for West Papua Group has yesterday held a brief get together to rally support behind West Papua’s application to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
15 May 2015
Guadalcanal Province
M.M.F MAINTAINS STAND ON TAVANIPUPU ISSUE
The pressure group, Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has maintained its stand that the best way to deal with the Tavanipupu resort investment by the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund is through the High Court.
5 May 2015
Abuses
F.S.I.I MEN AGAINST RAPE PLANS NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN
Members of the newly established FSII Men Against Rape are proposing a nationwide campaign against rape and have held successful discussions with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as one of its activities towards this campaign.
18 Apr 2015
Government
M.M.F UNCHANGED ABOUT WEST PAPUA
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) says its position on the West Papua issue is ‘unchanged’ and has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to support the plight of West Papua for freedom.
14 Apr 2015
Government
M.M.F DEMANDS QUALITY ROADS FOR AUKI, MALAITA
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has called on the government to set up a mechanism to ensure there is transparency in the road maintenance projects for the provinces.
12 Apr 2015
Government
M.M.F WANTS HOU REMOVED AS P.A.C CHAIR
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has called on the Speaker of the National Parliament to remove the MP for Small Malaita from his position as Chair of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
9 Apr 2015