Honiara vs Canberra
Solomon Islands-Australia relations
The sour relations between Honiara and Canberra seemed to have been on the mend with the Solomon Islands Government welcoming the appointment of Peter Hooton as Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Patteson Oti last week said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was pleased with the new development in the diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
Relationship between Honiara and Canberra had been strained for sometime over the deportation of former Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Patrick Cole. He was alleged to have interfered in Government's internal affairs.
Corrupt or Incompetent
While the situation appears to be mending, the Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty thinks otherwise.
The Sydney Morning Herald has quoted him as warning that mismanagement and corruption in the Solomon Islands Government are undermining the effectiveness of Australia's 1-billion dollars regional assistance mission. Mr Keelty told the newspaper either the government is out and out corrupt or it is out and out incompetent.
He said it is very difficult for police organisations to operate under such conditions as in Solomon Islands. Mr Keelty said Australia's aim has always been to get the police force to a point of efficiency so funding can then flow into health and education.
However, he said it was unfortunate that attention had been diverted through false allegations against Australian police and the tricks of members of the Solomon Islands Government.
MyBlog comments
MyBlog had commented in previous posts that there was a need for both countries to solve the situation.
This would enable both countries benefit from a mutual trust and help. This is especially so for Solomon Islands as it continues to recover from social unrest several years ago. If the matter remain unsolved, Solomons may suffer as it is heavily depended on foreign help, and Australia is a significant development partner. As the saying goes "Whoever has the buck, calls the shots."
MyBlog hopes this strained relation does not affect the 2007 Budget set for tabling in the coming Parliament meeting which starts Wednesday next week.
Provincial Governance
Malaita Election Results
Of the 25 remaining wards on Malaita that went to the polls on Monday, only three results are yet to be confirmed at the time of this post.
Malaita Elections Returning Officer, Johnson Houma, says the results of wards 8, 9 and 10 are yet to reach his office by six o'clock this evening.
Below are the winning candidates received by six o'clock this evening.
WARDS WINNERS
06. Madalua/Folotana -- Silas Tolota
07. Fo'ondo/Gwai'au -- Philip Taloinao
08. Malu'u
09. Matakwalao
10. Takwa
11. East Baegu -- Silas Tony Bobby
12. Foueda -- Kalabeti Aluta
13. Sulufou/Kwarande -- Sam Bobby
14. Susubona/Burianiasi --- George Atana Sanga
15. Nafinua -- Michael Saru Tofu
16. Faumamanu/Kwai -- Billy Fa'arobo
17. Gulalofou -- Billy Abae
18. Waneagu/Taelanasina -- Alick Butala
19. Aiaisi -- Ronnie Maea
20 Areare -- George Arahaori
21. Raroisu'u -- John Te'eho'u
22. Aba/Asimeuru -- George Moffat Ou
23. Asimae -- Francis Wateliu
24. Mareho -- Jimmy Kai'erea Manewai
25. Tai -- Isaac Houhihata
26. Kwarekwareo -- Charles Jeffrey
27. Siesie -- David Nguiburi
28. Waneagu Sulana Sina -- Henry Dada
29. Kwaimela/Radefasu -- Clifton Fraser Fulesau
30. Langalanga -- Randal Sifoni
Eight other wards have had their elections and results declared.
MyBlog says
Now that the new Provincial Assembly members have been declared, they can now get ready to fulfil their work as elected leaders.
Its not a matter waiting to give handouts to the people. Its time to work, time to cooperate with fellow colleagues, the people and others to plan and help implement programmes for a better future for Malaita and its communities and Solomon Islands.
Each moment is a new beginning. Enjoy it.
The sour relations between Honiara and Canberra seemed to have been on the mend with the Solomon Islands Government welcoming the appointment of Peter Hooton as Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Patteson Oti last week said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was pleased with the new development in the diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
Relationship between Honiara and Canberra had been strained for sometime over the deportation of former Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Patrick Cole. He was alleged to have interfered in Government's internal affairs.
Corrupt or Incompetent
While the situation appears to be mending, the Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty thinks otherwise.
The Sydney Morning Herald has quoted him as warning that mismanagement and corruption in the Solomon Islands Government are undermining the effectiveness of Australia's 1-billion dollars regional assistance mission. Mr Keelty told the newspaper either the government is out and out corrupt or it is out and out incompetent.
He said it is very difficult for police organisations to operate under such conditions as in Solomon Islands. Mr Keelty said Australia's aim has always been to get the police force to a point of efficiency so funding can then flow into health and education.
However, he said it was unfortunate that attention had been diverted through false allegations against Australian police and the tricks of members of the Solomon Islands Government.
MyBlog comments
MyBlog had commented in previous posts that there was a need for both countries to solve the situation.
This would enable both countries benefit from a mutual trust and help. This is especially so for Solomon Islands as it continues to recover from social unrest several years ago. If the matter remain unsolved, Solomons may suffer as it is heavily depended on foreign help, and Australia is a significant development partner. As the saying goes "Whoever has the buck, calls the shots."
MyBlog hopes this strained relation does not affect the 2007 Budget set for tabling in the coming Parliament meeting which starts Wednesday next week.
Provincial Governance
Malaita Election Results
Of the 25 remaining wards on Malaita that went to the polls on Monday, only three results are yet to be confirmed at the time of this post.
Malaita Elections Returning Officer, Johnson Houma, says the results of wards 8, 9 and 10 are yet to reach his office by six o'clock this evening.
Below are the winning candidates received by six o'clock this evening.
WARDS WINNERS
06. Madalua/Folotana -- Silas Tolota
07. Fo'ondo/Gwai'au -- Philip Taloinao
08. Malu'u
09. Matakwalao
10. Takwa
11. East Baegu -- Silas Tony Bobby
12. Foueda -- Kalabeti Aluta
13. Sulufou/Kwarande -- Sam Bobby
14. Susubona/Burianiasi --- George Atana Sanga
15. Nafinua -- Michael Saru Tofu
16. Faumamanu/Kwai -- Billy Fa'arobo
17. Gulalofou -- Billy Abae
18. Waneagu/Taelanasina -- Alick Butala
19. Aiaisi -- Ronnie Maea
20 Areare -- George Arahaori
21. Raroisu'u -- John Te'eho'u
22. Aba/Asimeuru -- George Moffat Ou
23. Asimae -- Francis Wateliu
24. Mareho -- Jimmy Kai'erea Manewai
25. Tai -- Isaac Houhihata
26. Kwarekwareo -- Charles Jeffrey
27. Siesie -- David Nguiburi
28. Waneagu Sulana Sina -- Henry Dada
29. Kwaimela/Radefasu -- Clifton Fraser Fulesau
30. Langalanga -- Randal Sifoni
Eight other wards have had their elections and results declared.
MyBlog says
Now that the new Provincial Assembly members have been declared, they can now get ready to fulfil their work as elected leaders.
Its not a matter waiting to give handouts to the people. Its time to work, time to cooperate with fellow colleagues, the people and others to plan and help implement programmes for a better future for Malaita and its communities and Solomon Islands.
Each moment is a new beginning. Enjoy it.
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