The National Parliament has a new Clerk. He is Mr. Clezy Rore who hails from Vella la Vella, Western province. Mr Clezy served as a Public Servant for 33 years before taking up his new post in Parliament. He was Deputy clerk to Parliament from 2001 to 2004. Mr Clezy has also held the post
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui will deliver the ‘Speech from the Throne’ when parliament commences its meeting Tomorrow. The Parliament’s Media Unit says this speech marks the opening of the second meeting of the 10th Parliament.
Parliament will meet Tuesday this week. The Parliament’s media department confirms, high on the agenda is the 2015 Appropriation Bill 2015. It adds the Prime Minister’s Office has indicated that the Fisheries Management Bill will also be tabled at this week’s meeting.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced it will welcome submissions on the 2015 National Budget from Government, business and civil society agencies and groups.
The 10th Parliament will hold its first sitting this year on the 24th of March. This was after receiving notice from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week.
The Young Women’s Parliamentary Group has presented its 2015 annual program to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today. The Group presented the program and it’s new executive members during a courtesy call to the Prime Minister’s office.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government says it will table the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report in Parliament during its four-year term in office.
Member of Parliament for Central Honiara John Moffat Fugui has called on the Honiara City Council to work closely with the National Government. Mr. Fugui made this call while congratulating the newly elected Honiara City Mayor Alfrence Fatai early this week in Honiara.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCC) will immediately address the poor status of the economy and the ineffectiveness of the previous government experienced by the people of Solomon Islands.
Parliament member for West Makira, Derick Manuari has pledged his full commitment to work together with his constituents develop West Makira and contribute positively in the process of nation building.
Former Parliamentarian Alfred Sasako is optimistic that enacting a rural constituency development fund commission will boost the role of the national parliament as a legislature.
Member of Parliament for Northwest Choiseul Connelly Sandakabatu has strongly recommended that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) or any funds under the direct discretion of Members of Parliament be completely removed. Mr.
A former Parliamentarian Alfred Sasako has called on the current Parliament to introduce a draft legislation to manage all Rural Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Speaking to SIBC News Mr.
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…
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.
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.
Former Deputy Premier for Rennell and Bellona who is re-elected for his third term in the recent Rennell and Bellona Provincial Election, Kusol Tepuke has congratulated the Sogavare-led Government for the election of Mr Ajilon Jasper Nasiu as Speaker of the National Parliament.