The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) is committed to table the proposed amendment to the Provincial Government Amendment Bill (PGAB) 2018 that will establish temporary special measures (TSM) to guarantee additional seats for women in Provincial Assemblies in the first…
OUR Party parliamentary wing leader and care- taker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledged and spoke highly of the resilience of the party to not wilt under the pressure of the November riot of 2021.
The Political Parties Commission during the last government presented proposals to amend the Political Integrity Act 2014. One of the proposed amendments was recommended to specifically address the ‘grasshopping’ of politicians during elections and the formation of the government.
The largest coalition partner in the care- taker government- OUR Party- will launch its manifesto and campaigning plan tomorrow 8th February 2024. O.U.R is the abbreviation for Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR)- and the party has 33 members in the last parliament, 23 of them are now care-…
SOLOMON Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) and the Democratic Alliance Party (DAP) signed a coalition agreement to contest the National General Elections in April this year. The coalition partnership was signed by the SIDP wing leader Matthew Wale and DAP wing leader Rick Houenipwela.
Registration of a new political party does not have a time frame that depicts when to register and when not to. This is according to Acting Registrar of the Political Parties Commission, Glinson Galo when clarifying reports that stated the registering process of a party will stop nine (9) months…
As a care- taker government, it is important to note that the care- taker government will not engage in any major policy decisions. This is crucial to understand and comprehend given that at this time as a country we have a care- taker Prime Minister and care- taker ministers to take us to the…
FORMER Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says the current state of our roads in Honiara reflects that of a sick government and an ailing economy. Wale said road conditions under the leadership of the former DCGA are the worst in history.
Solomon Islands must learn to discern its real friends when it comes to genuine development. Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare sends out this strong reminder as Solomon Islands is becoming a point of strategic interest in the global geo-political power play.
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has acknowledged the leadership of Prime Minister Honourable Manasseh Sogavare MP. The recognition came in a form of a gift- a plaque- and in describing the gift acting Vice Chancellor Shadrach Fanega said it honours Prime Minister Sogavare’s service as…
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized the Government’s decision to fund a trip to Israel describing it as “unwise”. Hon Wale said this is yet another clear example of DCGA’s reckless action.
The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy, had constructive discussions with Solomon Islands’ Ministers during his first day in Honiara.
In a significant development for the political landscape of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Tuasulia, the esteemed representative of West Kwara’ae Constituency, has officially announced his decision to join the Solomon Islands United Party (UP).
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has hit out on the United States and Australia over what he claimed as an ‘unneighbourly’ approach by the two countries to express concern over the new Police Cooperation Implementation Plan (PCIP) signed by the Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare does not confirm whether more than 1.3 million dollars was used to fund his recent trip to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners.
The signing of the Police Cooperation Plan between Solomon Islands and China is premised on Solomon Islands Government’s policy to strengthen Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and President Xi Jinping of China have engaged in a high-level bilateral meeting in Beijing. Prime Minister Sogavare personally congratulated President Xi Jinping on his election as President of the People’s Republic of China.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says the Prime Minister and his Government must clarify the recently signed agreements with China. In a statement today, Hon Wale said it is quite serious and that amongst the nine newly signed agreements, it is purported one is a comprehensive strategic…
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Rollen Seleso has disqualified former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani from the Malaita Provincial Assembly in accordance with section 15(1)(a) of the Provincial Government Act 1997.
