Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani condemned the decision by the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shannel Agovaka to divert the USD31.7 million dollars World Bank funding for Malaita Province.
KEY POINTS: -Suidani led-government rejects $31.7-US million dollars World Bank funding support because of China Habour Engineering firm’s involvement. -Ministry of Communication and Aviation submits cabinet papers to divert the rejected funds The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has…
The High Court recently ruled that the lockdown orders made by the Prime Minister under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers are legally valid under the constitution. The Court made the ruling in the case of Denis Mitoro Vs REGINA last Wednesday.
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost was held in the Shortland Islands by the Australian and Solomon Islands governments, today.
Leader of the opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale has called on the government to put a moratorium on all mining activities and get the mining bill before parliament.
Former Member of Parliament for Northeast Guadalcanal Dr. Derek Sikua says certain sections of the Public Health Emergency Bill do not reflect the doctrine of the separation of powers. Dr.
The proposed policy to extend the life of the current Parliament house would go through proper processes and it will not be rushed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare clarified the matter, in response to a question by Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Peter Kenilorea Junior on whether or not the…
“Three years would be too short, and five years would be too long” Dr. Nanau Opposition Group cautions the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) on its proposed move to extend the current term of parliament from four to five years.
Councilor for Rove/Lengakiki Ward, Eddie Siapu has been elected as the new Mayor for the Honiara City Council this morning. Mr. Siapu polled a total of 14 votes while his rival Reginald Ngati polled a total of 6 votes. The full Council of 20 members cast their votes during the election.
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, died on Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle in England.
The government’s policy plans to freeze the recruitment process in the Public Service will affect the implementation of the 2021 budget. Leader of Opposition Hon Mathew Wale told parliament today during his debate on the 2021 Budget appropriation Bill. Mr.
Six candidates have been nominated to contest the upcoming South Choiseul National By-Election on May 19th, 2021. Chief Electoral Officer, Mrs. Jane Waetara confirmed that five candidates have been nominated for the by-election at the closure of nomination yesterday.
The government is not transparent in its financing options for the planned deficit of 3-hundred million dollars estimated in this year’s budget, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) told Parliament this morning.
The Solomon Islands government has moved a motion of obituary speech in the floor of the National Parliament to pay tribute to Papua New Guinea’s first Prime Minister and Grand Chief the late Sir Michael Thomas Somare this morning.
The motion of no confidence against the Premier of Guadalcanal Province Francis Sade has been withdrawn on the floor of the assembly this morning. Mover of the motion and Provincial Assembly Member for Wanderer Bay ward Cecil Manakako speaking to withdraw the motion.
The National Government has reshuffled three of its Ministers to new Ministerial portfolios recently. Former Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Makario Tagini is the new Minister for Public Service while Hon.
The criminal case on the alledged breach of the Electoral Act against the Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office Robson Djokovic is now before the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
One of the country’s Statesmen and founding fathers, the late Sir Paul Tovua was call to rest 3.58 pm this afternoon at the National Referal Hospital. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare described Sir Paul as a “Giant of man.” “The Solomon Islands bade farewell to a Giant of…
South Choiseul by-election is scheduled to be held during the first quarter of this year. A confirmed date for the election is yet to be decided as preparations are still in the early stages, Commissioner/Chief electoral officer Jane Waitara confirmed to SIBC news.
Leader of Opposition Hon. Mathew Wale calls on the government to halt repatriation plans for the United Kingdom (UK) as the multiple COVID-19 variants emerged with an unusually large number of mutants.
