The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced it will welcome submissions on the 2015 National Budget from Government, business and civil society agencies and groups.
Malaita Province has a new Policy Strategy document. The Provincial Government officially launched the document in a ceremony that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare attended in Auki, Malaita Province today. The Prime Minister was invited by the newly elected Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed an appeal against the acquittal of South Guadalcanal MP David Pacha in efforts to have the politician tried again. Prosecutor in charge, Florence Joel confirmed an appeal has been filed, but a hearing is yet to be fixed.
The Western Provincial Premier Honourable Robert Pae Kuve will face a motion of No-Confidence in this week’s Assembly meeting. The motion mover Honourable Ramraka Talasasa, Ward 16 MPA sighted deteriorating health, poor leadership, poor administration of provincial funds and politicising the…
The election petition against East Are’are MP Andrew Manepora has been withdrawn. High Court Registrar Maiyonni Samani says petitioner William Kauona has withdrawn the case from further proceedings.
The 10th Parliament will hold its first sitting this year on the 24th of March. This was after receiving notice from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week.
The Parliamentary Opposition recommends (DCC) Government adopts a Strategic Development Plan. The Parliamentary Opposition leader, Hon. Jeremiah Manele says the recommendation is a vision to transform Solomon Islands from a low-income country to a medium-high income country in the next 20 years.
The Rennell Bellona Provincial Government has passed a number of Standing order ordinances – Financial Management Instruction and the Business License ordinances during an extra-ordinary meeting.
The Prime Minister says Democratic Coalition for Change policies will “raise a lot of eyebrows” but the time is right for tough decisions to turn the country around. Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in Gizo, Western Province on Monday.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government has announced plans to engage in serious dialogue with service delivery stakeholders, including provincial governments after the 2015 Budget is passed in April.
The People’s Alliance Party has signed a coalition agreement with political parties forming the Democratic Coalition for Change Government. The agreement was signed in Honiara yesterday.
Member of Parliament for Savo Russells, Hon. Dickson Mua has relinquished his role as Parliamentary wing leader of the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) and realigned himself with the Democratic Coalition for Change, DCC, Government.
Members of the Solomon Islands Politics Research and Writers Network (SIPRAWN) across three faculties at the University of the South Pacific, met in Suva Fiji last week to share findings of their research projects.
The Parliamentary Opposition has described the Prime Minister’s response to the current beche-de-mer export license issue as ‘shallow’ and without warranty.
The Parliamentary Opposition has called on the Fisheries Minister John Maneniaru to revoke a beche-de-mer export license granted to the Ontong Java Development Company, saying this will threaten his status as a person with integrity.
Premier for Central Islands Province Selwyn Mapuli says his government is intact and there is no opposition. Premier Mapuli made the statement in response to reports his Government is experiencing political instability. The Premier says he is confident his executive members will remain united.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the Economic and Finance sector remains important in his government’s sectoral reform agenda. Prime Minister Sogavare made the statement at the launch of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government Policy Framework in Honiara recently.
The Central Islands Provincial Premier, Selwyn Mapuli said his executive is in the process of formulating its policy statement for the next two years. Premier Mapuli says his government has adopted a policy statement from the previous government for 2012-2016.
Transparency Solomon Islands believes, the fight against corruption has to engage at all levels with dedicated leadership, practical methods, sharp weapons and strong energy. The corruption watchdog made this complimentary remark to the government’s policy framework launched last week.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says it is important that the policies and development programs of the Democratic Coalition For Change Government (DCCG) reflect the changing challenges to Solomon Islands internal economy presented by the changing dynamics of the world economy.
