Tausinga says proposal to increase MPs salaries an ‘injustice’ to citizens

MEMBER of Parliament for West New Georgia & VonaVona Hon Silas Tausinga has described the proposal to increase MPs salaries and entitlements as an ‘injustice’ to Solomon Islanders. In a statement today, the Opposition MP joined his colleague Opposition members, Unions and citizens around the country in condemning the proposal by the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission…

Gov’t hands 10.5M Climate resilient wharf infrastructure to Central Islands Province

The National government today handed over a 10.5 million dollars climate resilient wharf and ramp infrastructure to one of the small provinces in the country, Central Islands Province. Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga officiated the official opening and handover of the Tulagi Wharf and Ramp, fully funded by the national government. “Today’s event demonstrates…

13 NEW MINISTERS TAKE OATH

THIRTEEN new provincial ministers took their oath of allegiance in Western Province capital Gizo today (10th January 2023) – a day after Premier Billy Veo won the premier’s position. The swearing-in of the 13 provincial ministers was officiated by the Commissioner of Oath and the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Hon. Ramrahka Talasasa. Premier Veo,…

Ambassador Jane Waetara presents letter of credence to U.S President Biden

The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency, Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara has presented her letter of credence to the U.S President, Joe Biden at the White House. The presentation on December 11 2022 was the culmination of a process to formalize and accredit Mrs. Waetara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…