Office of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Chair, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has clarified the appointment of the new Director-General (DG) of the MSG Secretariat, Ambassador Amena Yauvoli.
The Anti-Corruption Bill 2016 and the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2016 will be deliberated on by the Bills and Legislative Committee in Parliament next week.
A prominent leader from Isabel Province and Maringe Paramount Chief Dennis Lulei has contributed in his capacity as a senior chief to the Anti-Corruption Bill 2016.
The termination of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Government and Skyline Investment Group is melody to the ear of the Parliamentary Opposition Group.
The Police and Transport Legislation (Amendment) (Alcohol Testing) Bill 2016 is listed for hearing by the Parliament’s Bill and Legislation Committee tomorrow.
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier Hon Stanley Siapu has responded to critics against his government’s policy. A non executive member from the Makira Ulawa provincial government criticised the policy that was introduced during the recent assembly as ‘lacking vision’.
A new bill to amend the Penal Code in relation to sexual offences to provide greater protection against sexual violence and exploitation will be taken to Parliament hopefully in its next sitting.
Newly elected Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Anthony Veke has announced the line-up of his new Ministers and their assigned portfolios. Eleven Ministers have been sworn-in, Tuesday this week. Mr. Veke told SIBC News, he holds so much respect and confidence for his executive line-up.
Temotu Provincial Government has condemned the recent arrangement between the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Landowners of Nende Island, allowing an Australian Mining Company, AU Capital Mining Ltd to mine the island.
The newly elected Guadalcanal Provincial Premier, Hon. Anthony Veke will work on his province’s governance reform. Hon. Veke told “Distaem Nao” Program today his Government will ensure policies capture the province’s development interests.
Guadalcanal Province has a new Premier. He is Premier Elect Anthony Veke. Provincial Speaker Abel Arabola announced the election result after Members of the Provincial assembly voted for a new premier this morning. “Hon. Anthony Veke has polled 12 votes and Hon.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group wants the Government to confirm whether there have been any appointments made to our diplomatic offices overseas. The Opposition Group says it understands the country’s diplomatic offices in Taiwan and Canberra have been left vacant whilst there are plans to…
The Guadalcanal Provincial Executive has voted out its Premier, Bartholomew Vavanga in a motion of no confidence yesterday. Guadalcanal Provincial Speaker Abel Arabola confirms, the motion moved by the Assembly Member for Birao Ward Peter Aoranisaka was unanimously passed.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has finally announced the demolition of the much debated official Prime Minister’s residence, The Red House.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has described the statement by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) regarding the Red House as disrespectful and belittling the Speaker of Parliament.
The Parliamentary Opposition has reiterated its call for the Prime Minister to terminate his under performed political appointees. The Parliamentary Opposition says the critical comments made by the Prime Minister about his disappointment with some of his political appointees for confusing their…
Prime Minister and Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated the newly-elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai. A statement from the Prime Minister’s office says Sogavare has expressed great pleasure and gratitude to Hon.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has strongly reminded the country that the price for establishing a lasting peace will not be cheap. This, therefore, means Solomon Islands as a country must always prepare to make tough decisions on its ongoing peace – restoration process.
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.
Seven candidates have submitted their nominations to contest the Vuhokesa ward By-election after nominations closed yesterday. They are Paul Furai, Dorothy Ngaro, Dominic Mauli, Jack Igi Lui, Robert Sale, Danny Konge and Greg Malefo.
