The recently reshuffled ministers have taken their oath at the government house in a swearing-in ceremony. The two ministers are Dr Culvick Togamana who was formerly the Minister for Environment, and the former Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Dickson Mua.
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government had formally apologized to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare for objecting to the National Government’s legitimate decision to switch allegiance from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
Foreigners influence in the Solomon Islands has threatened our sovereignty says Senior statesman and former Governor General-Sir Nathaniel Waena. Sir Nathaniel made the statement following reports that foreign consultants have advised the Parliament to remove few provisions of the Provincial…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) will later provide legal opinion into the alleged breach of electoral act by the Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office Robson Djokovic.
Opposition Leader-Hon. Matthew Wale is calling on the government to take appropriate actions to address the serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office leveled against Honiara City Council Executive.
Solomon Islands must not let its guards down despite some COVID-19 affected countries start easing their restriction measures against the virus. In his weekly national address this week, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths continue to increase every day and…
The National Government has called on Parliamentarians to leave petty politics behind and join hands together to fight against the common enemy, COVID-19. Earlier, media critics and commentators alleged, the government is using the COVID-19 State of Public Emergency to politicize certain issues.
Parliament of Member for West Guadalcanal and Minister of Police and National Security Hon. Anthony Veke has won his petition case. This comes after the High Court dismissed his case yesterday.
Former Member of Parliament for South Choiseul and leader of the Parliamentary Independent group, Hon Robertson Galokale has lost his petition case yesterday. High Court Registry Office confirms, saying Galokale’s case is among other two petition cases allowed by the High Court.
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Rollen Seleso and Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani have resolved recent differences during a meeting in Honiara today (12 May 2020).
Two Government Ministers have been sacked and officially replaced with two backbenchers this morning at the Government House as they took their oaths. The Government Communication Unit (GCU) confirmed to SIBC News today. It says, the Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey Hon.
The Office of the Prime Minister has scheduled a Parliament-emergency meeting for next Monday-6th April 2020. The Parliament Media confirmed yesterday. This follows the declaration of the state of public emergency announced by the Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi last week.
Temotu Nende MP, Hon. Commins Mewa is the new Minister of Education and Human Resources Development and the MP for South Guadalcanal, Rolland Seleso is the new Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening.
Deputy Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga has visited a number of infrastructure project sites in Central Makira recently. A Government statement said the visit coincided with a National Government Policy Awareness program in Kirakira following an invitation from the Member of Parliament for Central…
Money politics is a major factor that influences electoral politics in the Solomon Islands. The 2019 Solomon Islands National General Elections Observation Report, published by the Australian National University Department of Pacific Affairs has found.
Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu has won the petition case filed against him at the High Court. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer dismissed the petition case at the High Court today. The High Court Registry confirmed, Mr.
Speaker of the National Parliament Patterson Oti reminds the Public Accounts Committee to furnish his office with a copy of the Public Accounts Committee Report into the 2020 National Budget no later than 4 December 2019.
The Core Ministerial Coordinating Committee, CMCC, within the Prime Minister’s Office will bring a cabinet paper of resolutions to the Cabinet for consideration and commitment to the 2020 Budget.
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for East Are’Are constituency, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr has come out in support of the statement by Hon. John Maneniaru, former Deputy Prime Minister terminated by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare two weeks ago. Hon. Kenilorea said, Hon.
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of the People’s Republic of China. This is based on cooperation within the framework of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative.
