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.
Newly elected Speaker of the National Parliament Mr. Ajilon Jasper Nasiu says the 10th Parliament has created history by electing him the member of a minority group to be the speaker of the National Parliament.
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands now has a new Speaker. He is Ajilon Jasper Nasiu, a former Provincial Premier for RenBel Province. Mr Nasiu was elected by the 50 Members of Parliament shortly after taking their Oath of Allegiance in Parliament this morning.
Former Speaker of Parliament Sir Allan Kemakeza has congratulated the 50 Members of Parliament during the commencement of the 10th Parliament today. Sir Kemakeza congratulates the MPs for their successful election before taking their oath before the House today.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government said it will review the Political Parties Integrity Act. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare confirmed while responding to a question asked by a member of the audience on SIBC’s talk-back show last weekend.
The 10th Parliament will commence its first sitting tomorrow, Wednesday 17th December. His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, had signed the proclamation of the sitting date in accordance with section 72 (1) of the Constitution.
The Governor-General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui will soon announce two more cabinet Ministers on the advice of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The Prime Minister’s Media department says one of the Minister’s will be responsible for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, a crucial government…
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has set December 17th for Parliament to have its first meeting of the 10th Parliament. The meeting is crucial for the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to National Parliament as well as the swearing in of Members of Parliament.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has strongly supported the call from the general public to elect a woman to the position of Speaker of the national Parliament.
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) suggests a woman should be given the position of speaker of the national parliament. FSII Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Afuga says his members support the call after learning that the parliamentary opposition has nominated Ms Teasi Sanga for the…
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare will announce his Deputy Prime Minister and Crown Ministers to the nation as the new Government settles in. Prime Minister Sogavare made the assurance during his maiden speech immediately following his formal announcement as the country’s 12th Prime…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is ready to work with development partners including the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) to address the country’s development aspirations.
The Opposition leader Jeremiah Manele vows to perform his watchdog role seriously. In a brief meeting with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday, the Hograno, Kia, Katova and Havulei MP says now that the Solomon Islands Peoples Democratic Coalition (SIPDC) appoints him the official opposition…
Solomon Islands now has its new Prime Minister. He is Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. The East Choiseul MP-elect won the country’s top government position in a one ballot run today.
One of the major partners in the Coalition for Change Government has deplored the attack by some unknown people on its designated parliamentary wing leader and Member for East Are’are Andrew Manepora’a.
The newly elected members of the 10th Parliament will convene for the election of the country’s Prime Minister tomorrow, 9th December. The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has declared Tuesday 9th December to elect Solomon Islands 12th Prime Minister.
The Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition believes, the country can graduate from a Least Developed Country to a middle-income developing country by 2050.
Members of parliament are one day away from electing the country’s Prime Minister. The Prime Minister’s election will take place on Tuesday before the elected PM announces his cabinet. At the close of nominations at 4pm on Friday, the Governor-General has received two candidates.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will launch a high-profile security operation in Honiara during the Prime Minster’s election on Tuesday. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told local reporters, security operation is in place for the PM’s election.
Reports of interference with political campaigns in the West Are’are constituency on Malaita have raised concerns for a community leader in the region. A Peter Waikiri told SIBC News that supporters of a certain candidate are interfering and causing disturbance for another candidate, which is…
