INDIVIDUALS who play the role of lobbyists at each of the political camps during the process of electing the Prime Minister and the formation of the government have been heavily criticised. A prominent public servant, who asked not to be named, said lobbyists should be investigated and held accountable for their evil acts of luring…
THE Coalition block based at the Honiara Hotel led by Prime Minister Candidate Hon. Manasseh Sogavare remains intact with 27 MP’s (Members of Parliament) still present there. This was following unconfirmed reports from the opposite camp that some of the Honiara Hotel camp members have decided to move to the Mendana Hotel, following Mr Sogavare’s…
Sogavare, Fugui, Hou among names mentioned THE question looming in the minds of many Solomon Islanders is who will be the country’s next Prime Minister? This will be revealed next Tuesday when all 50 MPs vote for the country’s new prime minister. Already former Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has been confirmed as the candidate from…
A FORMER Member of Parliament (MP) and prominent Minister has condemned comments made by former New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters against Manasseh Sogavare being a candidate for Prime Minister in an interview with Radio Australia on Wednesday. The former MP who wished not to be named said that Mr Peters’ negative perception of Mr…
Honiara City Council (HCC) will officially open the multi- million dollar dental clinic at the Mataniko river side, Chinatown, next week. HCC Clerk Charles Kelly confirmed to this paper yesterday. The exact day of the opening was not revealed. The complex has now been completed and is ready to be used. He said the council…
FijiLive: FIJI’S Minister for Public Enterprise Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there appears to be a move to sabotage efforts to resolve the impasse between the Fiji Airways and the Solomon Airlines. Responding to Member of Opposition Semesa Karavaki in the House yesterday, Sayed-Khaiyum said the Fijian Government remains keen to resolve the issue. “We are still…
WHILST the fight to maintain the number to form the next government mounts, party lobbyists and supporters are also up in arms for political jobs. The Solomon Star uncovered quite a number of people who claimed to be supporters of the two camps and are closely eyeing the jobs. Most are good friends and associates…
HONIARA Hotel camp’s planned trip to Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been cancelled again for the third time. The Solomon Star was notified that the trip was called off due to reports of instability within the camp. It was further revealed there are certain Members within the Honiara Hotel Camp who were said to have…
THE Honiara Hotel grouping, which claimed 27 members on Tuesday night, is still to submit its coalition agreement to the Political Parties Commission, it was revealed. The group consists of United Democratic Party, Kadere (SI) and defect members of People Alliance Party. They have yet to sign a coalition agreement and come up with a…
MANASSEH Sogavare plans to take a ‘diplomatic approach’ towards development partners including Australia, if he wins the Prime Minister’s race next Tuesday. The two-time Prime Minister is contesting the PM’s seat after he was nominated by the Honiara Hotel’s group on Tuesday night. Sogavare came into the international spotlight after he accused the then Australia…