The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change to recognise women’s leadership abilities. The call comes after SINCW learned the National Parliament has elected Mr. Ajilon Jasper Nasiu as the new speaker of the 10th Parliament.
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands now has a new Speaker. He is Ajilon Jasper Nasiu, a former Provincial Premier for RenBel Province. Mr Nasiu was elected by the 50 Members of Parliament shortly after taking their Oath of Allegiance in Parliament this morning.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government said it will review the Political Parties Integrity Act. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare confirmed while responding to a question asked by a member of the audience on SIBC’s talk-back show last weekend.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has set itself 50 days to finalize its policies. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare confirmed in a recent radio talk-back show on the National Broadcaster the political parties that make up DCC are combining their policies.
The Governor-General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui will soon announce two more cabinet Ministers on the advice of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The Prime Minister’s Media department says one of the Minister’s will be responsible for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, a crucial government…
Twenty-one cabinet members of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government have been sworn into office today. Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui sworn into office the 21 members upon the advice of Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare this afternoon.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has said the country needs to focus more on the supply side of the economy in order to advance. In his opening remarks during a radio talk-back show on SIBC yesterday, Prime Minister Sogavare said the country needs to focus more on the supply side of the…
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has set December 17th for Parliament to have its first meeting of the 10th Parliament. The meeting is crucial for the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to National Parliament as well as the swearing in of Members of Parliament.
Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne has congratulated Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on his election, and pledge to work closely with his government. High Commissioner Byrne met Prime Minister Sogavare yesterday to discuss the two countries’ shared priorities.
Solomon Islands medical students studying in Cuba have joined in to congratulate the country’s newly elected Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. In an email sent to SIBC News, spokesman of the students Glenrich Ouou says this news bring hope not only to them but for the nation as a whole.
Certain unregistered voters in North Malaita have raised their regret over missing out from the recent national and provincial elections. Stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, these people have been unable to exercise their democratic right.
Two candidates for the provincial elections in Malaita Province are calling on the Ministry of Provincial Government to explain why their election symbols were changed at the last minute.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare will announce his Deputy Prime Minister and Crown Ministers to the nation as the new Government settles in. Prime Minister Sogavare made the assurance during his maiden speech immediately following his formal announcement as the country’s 12th Prime…
Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has congratulated the country’s newly elected Prime Minister, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. In his congratulatory message, Prime Minster Bainimarama commended the success of the electoral process which saw the Mr Sogavare elected as Prime Minister.
Axiom Mining Limited has congratulated the new Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Damukana Sogavare upon his election to office. Axiom also wishes him every success in the exercise of his mandate during his tenure in office.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is ready to work with development partners including the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) to address the country’s development aspirations.
The Opposition leader Jeremiah Manele vows to perform his watchdog role seriously. In a brief meeting with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday, the Hograno, Kia, Katova and Havulei MP says now that the Solomon Islands Peoples Democratic Coalition (SIPDC) appoints him the official opposition…
The United States of America has congratulated Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on his election as the country’s 12th Prime Minister yesterday. In a congratulatory message through the US ambassador to Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, His excellency Walter North offers sincere…
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) congratulates the Hon Manasseh Sogavare on his election as the country’s new Prime Minister. A statement from the Office of the Special Coordinator today says, RAMSI welcomes Prime Minister Sogavare and his new Government team in the…
East Malaita constituency has recorded a good voter turn out during today’s provincial election. As of this afternoon, 14 polling stations in East Malaita have experienced a good turn out since polls opened at 7am this morning.
