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CDF
TSI EMBARKS ON INFORMING PEOPLE ABOUT CDF
Anti-Corruption watchdog, the Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is currently conducting workshops on the topic ‘Constituency Development Funds’ (CDF) in the Western Province. A media statement from TSI said the workshop intends to increase citizen’s access to information on CDFs.
12 Aug 2015
Funds
ZOME ENTERPRISE Ltd CALLED ON TSI TO BE FACTUAL
Zome Enterprises Ltd has called on Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) to always report factual information on any issue it raises in the media. The call follows the recent TSI report questioning the national government’s purchase of Zome Motel for more than $13 million.
6 Aug 2015
Funds
TSI QUESTIONED GOV’T’s $1.3-M TO ZOME ENTERPRISE Ltd
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is questioning the government’s proposed payment of more than $13.8 million to Zome Enterprises Ltd. TSI says documents have been sighted showing two separate payments were paid into the account of Zome Enterprises last month.
5 Aug 2015
Cabinet
CABINET DECISION ON DISASTER FUNDS POLITICALLY INFLUENCED: T.S.I
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) says the recent decision by Cabinet to channel the disaster rehabilitation funds to Members of Parliament is clearly a decision made out of strong political influence.
25 Jul 2015
Government
T.S.I CONDEMNED CABINET’s DECISION ON MBIKE TRIP EXPENSE
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) described the cabinet decision of $3.7 million payment to MV Sun Express for reimbursement of damages incurred before the election of the Prime Minister as outrageous and unjustifiably immoral.
14 Jul 2015
Communities
A.N.S.I CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF LOGGING ON MONO
The Anti-corruption Network of Solomon Islands(ANSI) is calling for an immediate suspension of logging operations on Mono, Shortland Islands. The anti-corruption body says, this is crucial to stop a further escalation of violence in the area.
15 Jun 2015
Government
D.C.C CLOSER TO ESTABLISH ANTI-CORRUPTION BODY
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government says it is moving closer to establishing the country’s own independent anti-corruption body. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office today says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will officially open a workshop for senior government officials,…
25 May 2015
Communities
T.S.I CONDUCTS C.D.F WORKSHOP AT TAMBOKO
Transparency Solomon Islands has concluded a Constituency Development Fund workshop in Tamboko, North West Guadalcanal. The workshop wanted to help people understand more about Constituency Development Funds in Solomon Islands.
23 May 2015
Government
T.S.I WANTS 2015 P.E.C REGULATIONS RESCINDED
Transparency Solomon Islands has called on the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission to rescind the 2015 Parliamentary Entitlements Regulations. In a press release, TSI says it agrees with expressed public outrage against the recent entitlements awarded to MPs.
5 May 2015
Advocacy
T.S.I ENCOURAGED BY CALL TO ESTABLISH OFFICE AT GIZO
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is encouraged by the call for it to establish another office in the provincial Capital, Gizo by the people of Western Province.
3 May 2015
Government
T.S.I CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF MPs IN P.E.C
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is calling on the government to remove Members of Parliament in the composition of the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC).
24 Apr 2015
Government
FORMER HIGH COURT JUDGE LIKELY TO CHAIR SOLOMON’s I.C.A.C
Former High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras is one of the likely candidates to Chair the Government’s new Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Special Secretary to the Prime Minister Rence Sore said Justice Pallaras is one of the candidates.
24 Mar 2015
Government
COUNTRIES LIKE SOLOMON ISLANDS FACE MORE CORRUPTION ISSUES
Developing countries like Solomon Islands have more corruption issues and face more challenges trying to address the issue. An anti-corruption advocate in the Pacific, Luisa Senibulu says, while corruption is a challenge for many countries, it is more so for developing countries in the Pacific. Ms.
14 Mar 2015
Government
TIMELY TO HAVE ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCY: L.C.C CHAIR
Establishing an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is timely for Solomon Islands, said the Ombudsman Chair Joe Poraiwai. Mr. Poraiwai told local journalists in an excursion to parliament over the weekend. Asked what the Ombudsman’s thoughts are in having an anti-corruption agency, Mr.
11 Mar 2015
NGOs
THERE’S HOPE TO ERADICATE CORRUPTION: RUTH LILOQULA
The Chair of Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Ruth Liloqula believes there is hope for Solomon Islands to eventually eradicate corruption. Speaking at the official opening of an anti-corruption workshop for civil society organizations in the country today, Ms.
10 Mar 2015
Government
FIGHTING CORRUPTION HAS TO ENGAGE ALL LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP: T.S.I
Transparency Solomon Islands believes, the fight against corruption has to engage at all levels with dedicated leadership, practical methods, sharp weapons and strong energy. The corruption watchdog made this complimentary remark to the government’s policy framework launched last week.
1 Feb 2015
Government
GOV’T HAS WELL-THOUGHT AGENDA TO ACHIEVE GOOD GOVERNANCE: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his government has a well-thought agenda for the achievement of good governance. He says the Democratic Coalition for Change Government is committed to strengthen the country’s integrity institutions strong.
27 Jan 2015
Government
PROVINCIAL FUNDS SHOULD REMAIN OFF MPs’ DISCRETION: BOAPE
A man from Temotu Pele constituency has said while he welcomes the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Members of Parliament should not have any control over funds intended for the provincial governments.
13 Jan 2015
Government
ANTI-CORRUPTION GROUPS NEEDS STRENGTHENING: OPPOSITION
The Parliamentary Opposition has said while it welcomes the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), other anti-corruption agencies and institutions should also be strengthened.
11 Jan 2015
Government
FORMER POLICE COMMISSIONER WELCOMES PROPOSED I.C.A.C
A former Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner, Frank Short welcomes the announcement of a proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Mr.
10 Jan 2015