Koroi Hawkins

New Zealand, Wellington

Editor @RNZPacific | Solomon Islander | All things Pacific | [email protected] | All views, posts and opinions shared are my own.

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Solomon Islands PM Manele survives second leadership challenge

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has survived another motion of no confidence in his leadership. Despite maturing on Monday, and being available to be moved today, the no-confidence motion did not appear on the order paper this morning. Parliament sat briefly only to be adjourned until this afternoon, when it was finally confirmed that the mover of the motion, Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo, had withdrawn it.
Motion of no confidence filed against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele

2 months ago | radionz.co.nz | Margot Staunton |Koroi Hawkins

Notice of a motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was registered with the Speaker of the House today. The clerk of parliament, Jefferson Hallu, confirmed Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo submitted the motion this afternoon. Parliament adjourned this morning due to a lack of a quorum after only sixteen out of 49 MPs attended. A source within government says several cabinet ministers have deserted the Prime Minister and are in talks with the Opposition.
Motion of no confidence filed against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Margot Staunton |Koroi Hawkins

Notice of a motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was registered with the Speaker of the House today. The clerk of parliament, Jefferson Hallu, confirmed Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo submitted the motion this afternoon. Parliament adjourned this morning due to a lack of a quorum after only sixteen out of 49 MPs attended. A source within government says several cabinet ministers have deserted the Prime Minister and are in talks with the Opposition.
Vanuatu communities growing climate resilience

2 months ago | radionz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins |Christina Persico

Communities in Vanuatu are learning to grow climate resilient crops, 18 months after Cyclone Lola devastated the country. The category 5 storm struck in October 2023, generating wind speeds of up to 215 kilometres per hour, which destroyed homes, schools, plantations, and left at least four people dead. It was all the worse for following twin cyclones Judy and Kevin earlier that year.
Pacific editor welcomes US Court ruling in favour of Radio Free Asia

2 months ago | radionz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins

The former head of BenarNews' Pacific Bureau says a United States court ruling this week ordering the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to release congressionally approved funding to Radio Free Asia and its subsidiaries "makes us very happy".
Pacific Cardinals Heading To Rome For Vatican Conclave

2 months ago | pacific.scoop.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins |Christina Persico

Article – RNZTwo cardinals will be representing Pacific Island countries at the conclave to elect the new pope.Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific EditorChristina Persico, RNZ Pacific Bulletin EditorTwo cardinals will be representing Pacific Island countries at the conclave in the Vatican to elect the new pope. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday morning, local time, aged 88.
Pacific cardinals heading to Rome for Vatican conclave

2 months ago | radionz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins |Christina Persico

Two cardinals will be representing Pacific Island countries at the conclave in the Vatican to elect the new pope. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday morning, local time, aged 88. The pope's death prompts a period of mourning, after which all cardinals under the age of 80 will convene to pick the next leader of the Catholic Church. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote, although they can take part in the conclave. There are currently 252 cardinals, 138 of whom are cardinal electors.
Pacific cardinals heading to Rome for Vatican conclave

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins |Christina Persico

Two cardinals will be representing Pacific Island countries at the conclave in the Vatican to elect the new pope. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday morning, local time, aged 88. The pope's death prompts a period of mourning, after which all cardinals under the age of 80 will convene to pick the next leader of the Catholic Church. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote, although they can take part in the conclave. There are currently 252 cardinals, 138 of whom are cardinal electors.
PNG's 'chief servant' James Marape defeats no-confidence vote

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived a motion of no confidence against him in parliament. During the proceedings, livestreamed on EMTV, Speaker Job Pomat announced the results of the vote as 16 votes in favour and 89 against. In moving the motion, the member for Abau Sir Puka Temu nominated Sir Peter Ipatas as an alternative prime minister to Marape, and said the motion was moved on principle.
PNG's 'chief servant' James Marape defeats no-confidence vote

2 months ago | radionz.co.nz | Koroi Hawkins

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived a motion of no confidence against him in parliament. During the proceedings, livestreamed on EMTV, Speaker Job Pomat announced the results of the vote as 16 votes in favour and 89 against. In moving the motion, the member for Abau Sir Puka Temu nominated Sir Peter Ipatas as an alternative prime minister to Marape, and said the motion was moved on principle.