THE controversial Political Parties Integrity Bill 2014 made it through the second reading despite heavy criticisms. Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua ensured the second passage was tested when he interrupted the speaker in accordance with standing order 42, which calls for division. The speaker announced its second passage when 25 members supported the Bill, only…
Leni says repeat of Western and Temotu tsunami problems likely FLOOD victims do not demand money from the government according to interim chairman of the Flood Victims Taskforce Committee Jeffrey Leni. Speaking exclusively to the Solomon Star about the plight of flood victims, Mr Leni said the victims want relocation and fair rehabilitation. “We initially…
Honiara’s multi-million seaport expansion project is set to start after the signing of the exchange notes and grant agreement (EN/GA) yesterday in Honiara. The project secures a total grant of ¥ 2,681,000,000.00 Japanese Yen (SBD$190 million) for its construction works by the Japanese government that will now begin. This follows the signing of the projects…
A thread on renowned face book page Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) urging Malaitans to return has attracted overwhelming support from members. Vice president of FSII Ishmael Nori raised the issue because endemic problems in Honiara are often attributed to Malaitans. “It’s time all Malaitan leaders, both national and provincial level come out of their…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Acting Police Commissioner Madam Juanita Matanga, have urged the people of Honiara in particular, to continue and keep the peace despite the situation on Friday that have shaken our country and disturbed the peace our people have enjoyed over the years. In a statement yesterday police said they…
Former Guadalcanal premier Stephen Panga blamed the Guadalcanal provincial speaker Able Arambola for being responsible for the whole province’s political impasse. He alleged that it was Arambola that was responsible for GP political impasse since 2012. “The issue of political impasse in Guadalcanal province will continue if the provincial speaker does not remain neutral.” He…
Ministry of infrastructure development (MID) has confirmed the arrival of the Bailey Bridge yesterday. In a statement MID said the Bailey Bridge donated by the New Zealand Government is to replace the old Mataniko Bridge which was washed away during the recent floods. Director of TSCP, CPIU, Harry Rini said, “all stakeholders are working to…
Workers who were forced on suspension as St Barbara Mining officials left operations at Gold Ridge are asking the government what options it has not to allow the company to return and clean up its mess. In a letter, dated 6th May 2014 by GRML employees to the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo it seeks…
Member for Northwest Choiseul and a former Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has side stepped the political integrity Bill terming it as partial and not fulfilling the whole intension of addressing real political stability. Urging the government to withdraw the Bill, do it properly and bring it back before parliament. Whilst the Bill is important, it…
TRANSPORT owners and drivers are calling on responsible authorities to help start develop and improve infrastructures on the South road. This came about following complaints of the deteriorating state of bridges in the South. “Most of the bridges in the South road are starting to rot away, whilst others are shaking whenever a heavily loaded…