Two government backbenchers have accepted the Speaker of Parliament’s offer to chair the Public Accounts Committee and the Health and Medical Services Committee. This follows the decision by six Opposition Members of Parliament to formally decline offers to take up chairmanship roles in Parliamentary Standing Select Committees. Speaker of Parliament Patterson Oti confirmed the developments…
Speaker of Parliament, Sir Patterson Oti, has dismissed rumours that Bills can bypass Parliamentary Standing Committees and be tabled directly in Parliament for debate and scrutiny. Sir Oti clarified this following the recent resignation of nine committee chairpersons, while another vacated the role after being appointed as a Minister of the Crown. He stressed that…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) acknowledge the ongoing discussions surrounding the recent adjustment to the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) management fee and welcomes the constructive engagement between government and stakeholders on this matter. SICCI recently facilitated a dialogue between its members this week to ensure private sector concerns were consolidated…
RSIPF, CPLT helps CPCs in rural communities of Choiseul The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have conducted community capacity building and crime prevention for more than 70 Crime Prevention Committees (CPCs) for communities in and around Taro township recently. RSIPF and CPLT also visited schools and conducted safety…
Speaker of Parliament Patteson J. Oti raises concern over the mass resignation of Parliamentary Standing Committee chairpersons and members. Honorable Speaker of Parliament Patteson J. Oti has expressed concern over the mass resignation of all Chairpersons of all the Parliamentary Standing Select Committees and their members. In a statement issued on Tuesday 24th May, the…
WPIC now operates legally under accountability framework By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Investment Corporation (WPIC), the commercial arm of the Western Provincial Government, is now operating under improved accountability and legal frameworks after years of challenges linked to political involvement. Premier Billy Veo, who also serves as Chairman of WPIC, acknowledged…
WING Leader of the Solomon Islands United Party (SIUP), Peter Kenilorea Jr, has emphasized that numbers remain the foundation of democracy, rejecting claims that the new coalition’s strength is merely a “snapshot.” His comments follow statements by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Attorney General John Muria Jr, who downplayed the opposition coalition’s claimed 28 Members…
“𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 & 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 (𝑀𝑃𝐺𝐼𝑆) 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝐼𝑠𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠” The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) has issued an ultimatum to the Isabel Provincial Government (IPG), demanding a formal response to a series of serious allegations by Friday, March 27, 2026. In a letter dated March 19, 2026,…
The training prepares them for future recruitment in the Australia’s meat industry By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online A total of 40 participants successfully completed a three-day training on basic meat processing in Honiara. The training was, held from Wednesday to Friday, concluding with a certificate presentation for all attendees. The training, conducted under the Australian…
Lack of Transparency Over Boat Tenders and Projects Sparks Minister’s Resignation By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star Gizo Allegations of improper conduct and a lack of transparency within the Western Provincial Government (WPG) have emerged following the resignation of a senior provincial minister during last week’s political unrest. At a press conference held at the Gizo…