Synchronized elections in 2024

Parliament passes bill for effective conduct of synchronized elections THE Solomon Islands National Parliament on Friday passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Candidacy Disqualification) Bill 2023.  The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) said this amendment is one of the crucial pieces of legislation for the effective conduct of the synchronized national, provincial assembly, and HCC elections for…

New Malaita PS yet to resume duty 

By WILSON SAENI in Auki THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) is still operating without the service of the newly appointed Provincial Secretary (PS). This was revealed by the Malaita Provincial Premier Martin Fini. Mr Fini said MPG needs the service of the new PS to strengthen its administration. Premier Fini said at the moment his…

Wale advocates for compassionate treatment of teachers with physical or mental challenges

THE Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has raised concerns over clause 79(1)(a) of the new Education Bill brought to Parliament. Clause 79(1)(a), in essence, provides for the termination of teachers on the grounds of mental or physical incapacity. Speaking in Parliament recently, Hon. Wale said clause 79(1)(a) could sideline even some of the world’s…

‘JUICY TP’ AWARD DEFENCE:

An attempt by NHA Chair Dr Rodgers and Executive Director Nieng’s attempt to clarify the controversial awarding of the more than $6 million Toilet Paper contract only exposes the dubious dealings within the institution overseeing the hosting of the 17th Pacific Games AN attempt by the Sol2023 Pacific Games National Hosting Authourity (NHA) to defend…