The Minister for Public Service and Member of Parliament (MP) for North West Guadalcanal, Hon. Francis Sade has rubbished speculations that he has deserted the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). But in a statement on Tuesday, he maintains his support with GNUT regime saying he has not resigned from GNUT. Sade confirmed he…
THE ten Members of Parliament that resigned from the Government have joined forces with the Opposition and Independent Grouping ahead of the motion of no confidence next week Tuesday. Before Parliament resumed on Tuesday morning, a total of 25 took a photo and then walked over to the Opposition bench. The group currently sits at…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says he will not step down as Prime Minister with immediate effect, but will wait until next Tuesday to allow the motion of no confidence to be tabled and debated. He was responding to the call by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale in Parliament this morning, Tuesday 29th April asking him…
PARLIAMENT has been adjourned to next Tuesday 6th May to debate the Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Parliament had a brief session around 10: 30am this morning, Tuesday 29th April where the Notice of Motion was read by the Clerk. Speaker of Parliament Sir Patterson Oti informed Parliament that because the…
FOLLOWING the mass resignation on Monday led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and some of the top ministers, here is the latest photo that emerged of a likely formation. This group based on the photo taken before parliament this morning have 25 Members of Parliament (MPS) majority. This means GNUT has only 24, given only…
The Electoral Commission Office has announced the Candidates who will contest the West Guadalcanal Constituency Parliamentary By-Election and Paripao Ward Provincial By-Election. A total of five candidates mostly male are contesting the Paripao Ward. They are all contesting as Independent candidates. Six candidates are vying for a slot in the West Guadalcanal Parliamentary seat. Former…
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has voluntarily tendered his resignation from both positions, effective on Monday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet announced this afternoon, Monday 28th April. The decision follows a meeting of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) coalition…
Another Motion of No confidence is likely to be filed against Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele in connection to his leadership and he handles things over the past months. This came after the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara has put the Speaker of National Parliament on notice for a motion of no confidence,…
Western Province views the transition towards ‘Statehood’ as an evolving and gradual process. Thats according to the Premier of Western Province (WP) Billy Veo when his delegation met with Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week. Premier Veo made the assurance during a courtesy call to Prime Minister Manele at the Office of the Prime…
Clinics across several provincial regions in Western Province are grappling with a critical shortage of malaria drugs. This has raised concerns among health officials and local communities about the potential resurgence of the deadly disease. Reports from health workers and concern residents in Western Province indicate that essential antimalarial medications have been running low for…