MMF: MPs resign due to permit’s cancellation

THE recent mass resignation of government Ministers from the government has been attributed to the cancellation of agro-forestry permit. Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) president Charles Dausabea claimed in an interview with the local media this week. “This is because these Ministers used this industry as their source of income.” Mr Dausabea stated the political crisis…

New Act blocks MPs

The newly introduced Political Party Integrity (PPI) Act is said to have stripped-off power of individual Members of Parliament (MP), who resigned from the government and regroup to form any coalition. This was revealed by People’s Alliance Party (PAP) Charles Ashley during a short interview with the Solomon Star. Elaborating on the PPI Act Mr…

Voters thank Namson for move

VOTERS in West Honiara thanked their MP Namson Tran for joining the DCC government. Mr Tran is a member of the Independent Group in Parliament, which crossed the floor to join the government this week, after the mass defection of government MPs last week. West Honiara voter Charles Lesimaoma said the move by their MP…

ORANGE Day organised at Burnscreek

“Burns Creek ought to be commended. This is because the community recognises the necessity to eliminate family violence and other anti-social behaviour from their homes and community”. This was the message relayed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Frank Prendergast to the people of Burns Creek during a one-day ORANGE DAY campaign against family violence…

Back in power

Sogavare welcomes new ministers PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare last night welcomed members of the Independent Group into his fold in a ceremony held at Honiara Hotel. The six Independent MPs joined the government following last week’s mass resignation of government ministers and backbenchers. “I want to welcome and acknowledge members of the Independent Group for…

Speaker’s decision challenged

POLITICAL Parties that formed the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government are questioning the action of the Speaker of the National Parliament to approve the Motion of No Confidence that is set for this Friday. With that, the cause of action taken by the parties in light of the recent motion of no confidence was…

MMF appeals for support

Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has called on parliamentarians to support the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) government to continue with their leadership. Speaking to the Solomon Star  MMF President Charles Dausabea slammed the recent move by former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Douglas Ete and former Minister for Provincial Government Augustine Auga, alleging their actions was…