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Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has called for the summary dismissal of public officers who continue to receive salaries despite failing to report for work. And it described the practice as a billion-dollar abuse of taxpayers’ money and evidence of deep-rooted corruption within the public service. Responding to the Auditor General’s…
by Georgina Maka’a The High Court recently ordered a Honiara lawyer and his two clients to jointly repay more than $2.57 million to a logging company after finding they had no legal right to obtain the money through court enforcement proceedings. In a summary judgment, Justice Maelyn Bird ordered lawyer…
by Georgina Maka’a The High Court has frozen the ownership of the MV Avaikimaine, barring its sale, transfer or any change in ownership until a bitter legal dispute over the constituency-funded vessel is resolved. In a recent significant ruling, Justice Gina Nott ordered that Rennell & Bellona Shipping Limited…
By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Government is preparing new legislation to overhaul the management of cemeteries, with Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga warning that growing population pressure is rapidly reducing available burial space. Responding to the Speech from the Throne in Parliament on Thursday, Mr Maelanga said the country…
By Georgina Maka’a Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has put the Government on notice, declaring it will be judged not by the promises in the Speech from the Throne but by its ability to deliver. Closing his response in Parliament yesterday to the Speech from the throne, Sogavare embraced the national…
By Georgina Maka’a Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s proposed Fee-Free Education policy, saying it raises more questions than it answers. Speaking in Parliament yesterday in response to the Speech from the Throne, Sogavare said the Government had committed itself to fee-free education without…
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel will temporarily close from 1 September as it begins a major renovation programme aimed at modernising the landmark Honiara property and bringing it up to contemporary international standards. Hotel management said the phased redevelopment is expected to continue well into 2027 and will focus on upgrading…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has invited the Opposition and the Independent Group to support national reforms and help deliver the change Solomon Islanders have long demanded. And he stated MPs were not elected to protect the old system but to transform it. Addressing Parliament yesterday, Wale called on lawmakers across…
Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has put the GREAT Coalition on notice. He will be keeping a closer eye on all Government’s international engagements, including the proposed treaty-level partnership with Australia and agreements with the United States. “Any major international commitments must be transparent and serve Solomon Islands’ national interest,” Sogavare…
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s decision not to attend the province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Honiara. Premier Willie Atu said he acknowledged the Prime Minister’s reasons for not attending but believed his presence would have been a significant gesture of respect…
