The final two Cabinet Ministers of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government have taken their oaths of office at the Government House this afternoon. Sworn in before the Governor-General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui is the new Minister for Finance and Treasury Hon.
The Office of the Leader of Opposition is calling on the Prime Minister to explain the logic behind the appointment of his new Police Minister. In a statement, the Opposition’s Shadow Minister for Police, National Security & Correctional Services Honorable Chris Laore said the appointment of MP for…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has advised the Governor General of the two Democratic Coalition for Change MPs to be appointed to the two ministerial portfolio’s still vacant. The Prime Minister’s press secretary Daily Oso told SIBC News in an on-line reply to our query this afternoon.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Douglas Ete has said it would be a tough ride for the government to get the country out of its current economic pressures. Contributing to the resolution motion moved by Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare in Parliament last week, Mr.
Office of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has called on the current Minister for Forestry and Research Hon. Bodo Dettke to relinquish the portfolio.
Leader of Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged there are challenges in the implementation of development budgets over the years. Contributing to the resolution motion last week, Mr.
The former police minister and member of parliament for Shortlands Province, Chris Laore has warned the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCC) to tread carefully in the withdrawal of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare will appoint the two final Cabinet Ministers of his Democratic Coalition for Change Government tomorrow. The announcement was made to refute media reports claiming that Cabinet will have to take a vote on who will be appointed as Minister for Finance and…
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has said he is sure the Democratic Coalition for Change Government will take on the outstanding national projects under the 2014 Development Budget. Contributing to the motion on the resolution of Parliament last week, Mr.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has said contributions from Members of Parliament during the sine die motion last week reflects what the Democratic Coalition for Change government policy statement will be like.
The 10th Parliament has granted approval for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to authorise the issue of money from the Consolidated Funds to meet government expenditure after the 2014 financial year expires on the 31st of December.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says, the country needs to probe ways to advance into the future. In a recent radio talk-back show on SIBC, Prime Minister Sogavare said important questions such as whether the delivery channels are appropriate for its needs must be asked.
The appointment of Honourable Bodo Dettke to head the Ministry of Forestry and Research attracts potential conflict of interest. Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) made the statement after Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his Democratic for Change Government defended Hon.
The Bahomea Communities have maintained their stand to stop compulsory acquisition pursued by the Tina Hydro project office and the government. The Bahomea communities have denied any process since the government ignored the normal customary land ownership by the people of Bahomea.
A non-Government Organisation ‘OceansWatch Solomon Islands’ working in some parts of Temotu Province is concerned about the lifting of the beche-de-mer ban by the government.
The current impasse over the country’s Finance portfolio may be put to a cabinet vote this weekend after Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare failed to make a decision this week.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says his intention is to have the Prime Minister’s Office manned by people with integrity. Introducing the sine die motion yesterday, Prime Minister Sogavare says political appointees must be professionals with integrity and appropriate qualifications to…
The Government of the United States of America has hosted a solemn repatriation ceremony for the remains of servicemen killed in action in Papua New Guinea during World War II.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says the 2015 financial year will be complex to manage as the country’s economic outlook remains fragile. Prime Minister Sogavare made the statement when moving the Motion of Resolution in parliament this morning.
Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has called on the Prime Minister not to keep the people of this nation in suspense and to appoint his Minister of Finance and Treasury as soon as possible. Contributing to the Resolution Motion moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament this morning, Mr.
