SOLOMON IS: GG rejects opposition call to convene parliament

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Updated November 13, 2007 12:05:58

The Solomon Islands Governor General has rejected a call by the opposition to use his extra powers to convene parliament. The Opposition made the call in a petition to the Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena on Sunday following a mass defection by 10 government ministers to the opposition. But the Governor General says he will not call parliament because there is no constitutional crisis in the country.

Presenter: Evan Wasuka
Speakers: Solomon Islands Opposition Spokesman for Finance, Edward Huniehu.

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