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The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called for the sacking of the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) Dr Samson Viulu. Wale made the call following documents he obtained that showed Viulu has continued to give directives under the Chinese Embassy’s Rural Sustainable Development Programme…
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has congratulated its former president, Georgina Kekea, on her selection to be part of the Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) to observe the October 30 elections in the African nation of Botswana.Kekea, who was MASI president from 2019 until September this year, flew out…
Peter Kenilorea Jnr., Solomons Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, has called on the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bradley Tovosia, to immediately rectify his recent actions in the appointment of public officers to the Board of the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA). Tovosia recently removed SIWA from being…
By Ronald Toito’ona A motion of no confidence is looming in the Solomon Islands Western Provincial Government, signaling a potential change of leadership, following the resignation of Deputy Premier Hon. Carlrick Runimetu and Chairman of Caucus Hon. Freedom Tozaka. Both leaders have officially submitted their resignation letters to Premier Billy…
by Lamantha Lano Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to upholding democratic principles. In his keynote address to mark the International Day of Democracy Tuesday this week, Manele said such commemoration provides the opportunity to reflect on the democratic principles that the country is founded on. “This…
by Charley Piringi Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Peter Kenilorea Junior, has reminded the government about the importance of safeguarding customary land amidst ongoing land reforms and registration efforts. Speaking in Parliament this week, Kenilorea stated that improper land registration could undermine traditional customs, despite supporting boundary registration. “Customary…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government, through the Cabinet, has removed Solomon Water from being a State Owned Enterprise (SOE). The decision was gazetted yesterday on Gazette No. 132 dated August 26, 2024. Following the Cabinet’s decision made two weeks ago, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mines Bradley…
by Charley Piringi The recent budgetary cuts outlined in the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, passed in Parliament last week, have sparked concerns for the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The Ministry of Education, which oversees SINU, was notably affected, with the university’s infrastructure grant reduced by $20 million—from $50 million to…
by Charley Piringi Solomon Islands Parliament approved and passed the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 in the third reading by the Committee of Supply without amendments, Thursday. The Bill, now an Act, authorizes an additional spending of SBD$113.4 million ($113,436,406) for the financial year ending 31 December 2024. The controversial…
by Ednal Palmer Government State Owned Enterprise (SOE) Solomon Water has come under heavy criticism in parliament this week for failing to deliver on a project that disrupts Honiara’s main Highway. Opposition Leader Mathew Wale when debating on the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 and commenting on the state of the…
