The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and the Solomon Island National Provident Fund (SINPF) are yet to sign the SBD3.5 million deal that will see SINPF taking over Auki Plaza. Last week the Malaita Provincial Premier Peter Ramohia told the Solomon Star in Auki the $3.5 million deal is expected to be signed anytime this week…
Honiara Band Association (HBA) have raised SBD$12,132 during a live concert in aid of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) at Rove Police ground, West Honiara on Sunday. About 26 bands, including dancing groups in Honiara performed live on the stage, that attracted families, friends and children to enjoy and spend for a good course. The…
Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination (MDPAC) has farewelled European Union (EU) Ambassador Leonidas Tezapsidis in Honiara, Monday. Minister, Jeremiah Manele, at the farewell reception acknowledged EU for its contribution in political dialogues, fisheries, rural development and water and sanitation projects since 2014. Some of the achievements, Manele, mentioned were the political dialogue in…
THE controversial Anti-Corruption Bill (ACB) 2017 has reached 24 of the 70 clauses in the committee of supply in Parliament, Monday. Prime Minister, Rick Hou, tabled the Bill for second reading in Parliament last Thursday. However, the Bill had experienced three adjournments due to lack of quorums by Members of Parliament. Member of Parliament for…
A BILL to establish Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) as a financially self-sufficient organisations with sufficient resources to carry out its functions was tabled for second reading in Parliament, Monday. The Bill is going to replace the current Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA). Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Stanley Sofu, who tabled the Bill said…
* Biliki yet to consult lawyer* Court yet to rule on trio’s trial* Death inquiry into officers’ death* Rape trial to start in Gizo Biliki yet to consult lawyer John Biliki, who is one of the first people to be charged in connection to the missing $10 million from the Ministry of Health and…
RNZI: Vanuatu’s Foreign Minister says he’s lost faith in the Melanesian Spearhead Group because of a lack of consensus and political engagement. The group had become especially contentious after including Indonesia in 2015, which had clashed with United Liberation Movement for West Papua, which holds observer status. In an interview with Australian thinktank…
PRIME Minister, Rick Hou, has tabled the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2016 in Parliament on Monday to protect people who come forward with information about conduct that may create corruption, and they who cooperate with investigations into corruption. The Bill also covers people who reports cases of maladministration and misconduct in office. Mr Hou said it…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou has graced the 2nd Appointed Day celebrations in Tingoa, Rennell/Bellona province, over the weekend. The Prime Minister and his delegation traveled on Friday and spent two nights with the people of Rennell Island, before returning on Sunday morning. Premier of Rennell/Bellona province Collin Tesuatai has spoken highly of the Prime Minister,…
RNZI – Vanuatu’s Court of Appeal has upheld the Speaker’s decision to eject a former prime minister from parliament. The decision means Joe Natuman was no longer an MP and a by-election will be held on the island of Tanna. Natuman had appealed against the decision by the Speaker, Esmon Saimon, to declare his seat…