Opposition: Cabinet sub-committees illegal

THE establishment of the Cabinet sub-committees is illegal and should be abolished, the Opposition Group strongly suggests. After holding consultations and gathering views from legal experts, the Opposition said it is satisfied that the establishment of the cabinet sub-committees was illegal. In a statement, the Opposition Group says the Prime Minister of all people is…

Tenaru, Selwyn winners of 2016 Great debate

St Joseph Tenaru School and Selwyn College were awarded winners of the 2016 G’Day Solomon Islands Great Debate, which was held on Wednesday at the Ahara conference room, at the Heritage Park Hotel. The program was officially open with key note address from Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECCDMM) Hon. Samuel…

Speaker maintains neutrality

The Malaita Assembly Speaker says he remains neutral amidst the political uproar that will likely see a motion of no confidence against the current MART ruling government. Titus Fika made the response following accusation by some provincial members claiming he is in favour of the ruling MART government. But in response Mr Fika said that…

Solrice backs karate

A big step closer to Oceania Championships The 17th installment of the Oceania Karate championships will take place in New Caledonia from 15 to 18 September. Solomon Islands Karate Federation (SIKF) president, Junior Siosi, who represented the country at the Oceania Development Camp and Cup in May earlier this year, said that exposure on the…

Hosts Vanuatu booked a place

PORT VILA, (OFC) – The remaining spot on offer to Group A will go down to wire the after a 1-1 draw between New Caledonia and Fiji kept the latter’s hopes alive and delayed New Caledonia’s progression to the playoffs until at least the final group games on Saturday. Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, who…

Malaita independence

Dear Editor – As one of the tribal leaders in Malaita, I am now getting frustrated with all the political crisis and lack of development progress in our province. Therefore I want to review and highlight the self governing and independence desire of our frustrated Malaitans. For far too long Malaita Province’s development grant awards…