The Malaita Ma’asina Forum says two Democratic Coalition for Change political appointees must tell the truth behind the $18 million scandal. The executive members of the pressure group said Rence Sore and Dr. Philip Tagini should tell the truth about the missing royalty payments.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has justified his decision to appoint the former Permanent Secretary for Mines and Energy Rence Sore to the position of Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM).
The office of the Leader of Opposition says it is worried about the appointment of Rence Sore as Special Secretary to the Prime Minister. Mr. Sore was former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification when he was suspended by the last government over allegations…
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCC) will immediately address the poor status of the economy and the ineffectiveness of the previous government experienced by the people of Solomon Islands.
Former Parliamentarian Alfred Sasako is optimistic that enacting a rural constituency development fund commission will boost the role of the national parliament as a legislature.
Member of Parliament for Northwest Choiseul Connelly Sandakabatu has strongly recommended that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) or any funds under the direct discretion of Members of Parliament be completely removed. Mr.
The High Court has received 15 election petitions lodged after the National General Elections in November this year. The petitioners include former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo against his successor Jimson Fiau Tanangada, former MP for Temotu Vatud Clay Forau against Freda Soriacomua and…
The Honiara City Councillors will elect a new City Mayor on the 30th of this month. Honiara City Clerk Charles Kelly says nominations for the Mayor’s post opens on the 29th of this month followed by the election 24 hours after the nomination lapse.
A former Parliamentarian Alfred Sasako has called on the current Parliament to introduce a draft legislation to manage all Rural Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Speaking to SIBC News Mr.
The final two Cabinet Ministers of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government have taken their oaths of office at the Government House this afternoon. Sworn in before the Governor-General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui is the new Minister for Finance and Treasury Hon.
The Office of the Leader of Opposition is calling on the Prime Minister to explain the logic behind the appointment of his new Police Minister. In a statement, the Opposition’s Shadow Minister for Police, National Security & Correctional Services Honorable Chris Laore said the appointment of MP for…
Office of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has called on the current Minister for Forestry and Research Hon. Bodo Dettke to relinquish the portfolio.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare will appoint the two final Cabinet Ministers of his Democratic Coalition for Change Government tomorrow. The announcement was made to refute media reports claiming that Cabinet will have to take a vote on who will be appointed as Minister for Finance and…
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has said he is sure the Democratic Coalition for Change Government will take on the outstanding national projects under the 2014 Development Budget. Contributing to the motion on the resolution of Parliament last week, Mr.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says, the country needs to probe ways to advance into the future. In a recent radio talk-back show on SIBC, Prime Minister Sogavare said important questions such as whether the delivery channels are appropriate for its needs must be asked.
The Honiara City Council now has new Councilors for the four years. After counting was conducted until late last night, results have been finalized. Former Lord Mayor Andrew Mua has retained his seat as Councilor for Ward one Ngossi while Eddie Ngava is the new Councilor for Ward two Mbuburu.
The current impasse over the country’s Finance portfolio may be put to a cabinet vote this weekend after Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare failed to make a decision this week.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says his intention is to have the Prime Minister’s Office manned by people with integrity. Introducing the sine die motion yesterday, Prime Minister Sogavare says political appointees must be professionals with integrity and appropriate qualifications to…
Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has called on the Prime Minister not to keep the people of this nation in suspense and to appoint his Minister of Finance and Treasury as soon as possible. Contributing to the Resolution Motion moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament this morning, Mr.
Counting for the Honiara City Council Elections has been halted this morning due to fund shortages faced by the Council. Returning Officer for the Council Elections Alphonsus Pero says they should have started counting this morning but decided to halt the process because the Council did not pay its…
