THE countdown to the November Pacific Games next year is ticking. Solomon Islands is racing against time to complete most of the Games venues and facilities. The question that may be running through the minds of many Solomon Islanders is whether work will be completed on time. Last week a high-level delegation from the Pacific…
THE delay to hold the Provincial Election for Western and Choiseul Provinces has been described as a ‘nonsense decision’ by the national government. That’s according to the former Premier of Western Province, David Gina. Speaking to this paper via phone call interview with the Solomon Star Gizo yesterday, the former Premier said the 6-month delay…
CHAIRMAN of the Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee, John Maneniaru will call for deliberate meeting of his committee today to review its call for submission in light of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022’s first reading. “I make the call by tomorrow (Wednesday) for a deliberate meeting of committee to review the call for submission in…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private sector, is calling for peace and stability as the country’s elected Members of Parliament (MPs) deliberate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2022 this week in Parliament. In the best interest of peace and security, SICCI on behalf of its business…
THE Master of MV Taimareho 1 facing manslaughter charges for the deaths of 27 passengers during a sea incident in 2020 returns will return to court today. Michael Roy Galo faces 27 counts of manslaughter. The Public Solicitor’s Office will today confirm his legal representation. Galo was accused of the deaths of the 27 passengers…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has questioned the Prime Minister as to why he is rushing the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2022 to extend Parliament and for whose interest. The Prime Minister announced in Parliament last week that the Bill would not go through the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC) and expected to be debated and…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands is pleased to inform that Her Excellency Retno Marsudi, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia arrives today (7th September 2022) for a one day visit. This visit is purposely to officially handover the Multipurpose Futsal Stadium Friendship Hall that was funded by…
CHAIRMAN of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Hon Peter Kenilorea Junior has slammed the Prime Minister’s response to Australia’s offer to fund the National General Elections next year. In a statement today, the Opposition MP said the response by the Prime Minister in an official statement from his office only proved the Prime Minister’s real…
Local businesses in the country welcomes the recent Government decision to remove customs import duty and sales tax on fuel imports at 100 percent exemption respectively. Fuel users across the country are expected to experience a drop in fuel prices as of 1st September 2022. Petrol is expected to reduce by $1.50 while diesel is…
OPPOSITION MP Hon Derick Manuari says the government is using pacific games as an excuse to drive its agenda to extend the life of Parliament. In an interview recently, the MP for West Makira said Solomon Islands could host both the Pacific Games and National General Elections in 2023. He said fellow members of Parliament…