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OUR Party leads number game with 15 members

By Fredrick Kusu The Ownership, United and Responsibility (OUR) Party is now leading the political number game with 15 members being elected into the 12th parliament.

23 Apr 2024

Government
OPPOSITION & INDEPENDENT ASSURED OF RSIPF’s READINESS
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has assured members of the Parliamentary Opposition and Independent Groups, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is ready to assume full responsibility when the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) leaves on 30th June 2017.
24 Oct 2016
Government
PM SOGAVARE CALLED ON TO CLARIFY PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has supported the Independent Leader’s call for the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) to investigate the Prime Minister’s recent purchase of a number of properties.
9 Sept 2016
Government
OPMC URGED INDEPENDENT NOT TO MISLEAD NATION
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has urged the Leader of the Independent Group, Hon. Derek Sikua not to mislead the nation with his unapprised statements.
19 Jul 2016
Government
‘BRING IT ON’, Dr SIKUA TOLD PM SOGAVARE
The Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua has welcomed the proposed legal action by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on the allegation that he was involved in the events leading up to the 5th June 2000 coup.
14 Jul 2016
Government
PM SOGAVARE REFUTED LENI & SIKUA’s INSINUATIONS
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has refuted insinuations by former Parliamentarian, Mr Nolen Leni and the Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Hon Derek Sikua that he was involved in events leading up to the 5th June 2000 coup.
12 Jul 2016
Anniversaries
LEADER OF INDEPENDENT CONVEYED ANNIVERSARY WISHES
Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament Dr Derek Sikua wished the Government, Opposition Group, Church Leaders and the People of Solomon Islands a happy 38th independence celebrations.
7 Jul 2016
Programmes
Dr SIKUA QUESTIONED PROCESS TO NATIONAL HEALING & APOLOGY
The Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua has questioned the process leading up to the National Healing and Apology programme this week. These follows reports that the program was politically driven from the Prime Minister’s office.
4 Jul 2016
Airlines
SIKUA MAINTAINS SUPPORT FOR SUMSUM’s AIRLINE CLOSURE
The Leader of the Independent Group, Hon. Dr Derek Sikua stands by his comments in support of the Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines decision to suspend the airline’s operation Tuesday last week. A statement by the Independent Office reports, Hon.
12 Jun 2016
Government
GOV’T DISAPPOINTED OVER NON-SUPPORT FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION BILL
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is disappointed that the Opposition and Independent Groups in Parliament will not support the Government efforts in getting the Anti-Corruption Bill 2016 through Parliament.
2 May 2016
Government
SIKUA WELCOMED BUT QUESTIONED TRC CONSULTATIVE MEETING
The Leader of Independent Group Dr. Derek Sikua has welcomed but at the same time questioned the initiative by the government to host the TRC consultative meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday 5th February.
12 Feb 2016
Education
LEADER OF INDEPENDENT COMMENDED SINU FOR MOU
The Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr. Derek Sikua has commended the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the Pukyong National University of South Korea.
11 Feb 2016
Government
PARLIAMENTARY INDEPENDENT SUPPORTS OPPOSITION ON NAZAR
The Leader of Independent Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua is supporting the Parliamentary Opposition’s call to “Kick Out” Nazar Group of companies. Dr. Sikua says, the company has been accused of purchasing stolen gold from Gold Ridge and engaging in money laundering, and cross-border cash transaction.
6 Feb 2016
Parliament
PRIME MINISTER URGED TO CONVENE PARLIAMENT IMMEDIATELY
Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr Derek Sikua has urged the Prime Minister to convene parliament immediately in order to adopt the recommendations stipulated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report.
30 Jan 2016
Government
INTRODUCED MEDICAL CHECK SYSTEM QUESTIONED
Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr. Derek Sikua has questioned the newly introduced ‘Medical Check’ system enforced by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development pertaining to government sponsored students studying at various institutions in the region.
25 Jan 2016
Government
DCC BE SENSITIVE WITH LAND REFORM AGENDA: INDEPENDENT GROUP
The Parliamentary Independent Group in Parliament has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to be sensitive in its land reform exercise.
10 Sept 2015
Government
THREE MPs SWITCHED SIDES
Three MPs have joined the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG), bolstering government numbers. They are: the MP for West Guadalcanal Hon. Moses Garu and MP for East Makira Hon. Alfred Ghiro and MP for Malaita Outer Islands Martin Mokolo Kealoe.
16 Jul 2015
Development
D.C.C.G URGED TO FAST TRACK LAND REFORM PROGRAM
The Parliamentary Independent Group has urged the DemocraticCoalition for Change Government (DCCG) to fast track its land reform program. Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga told a recent media conference DCCG should fast track its land reform program as the country is expecting…
14 Jul 2015
Constitution
MAELANGA ON REVENUE SHARING UNDER DRAFT FEDERAL CONSTITUTION
Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga has said careful considerations have to be given to the section on government revenue sharing under the draft Federal Constitution. The draft Federal Constitution has now reached its second review stage. Mr.
11 Jul 2015
Government
D.C.C URGED TO IMPLEMENT MAJOR PROJECTS
Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament Manasseh Maelanga urges the Democratic Coalition for Change Government speed up implementing it’s major national projects.
8 Jul 2015