Appeals for calm and reassures nation amid political instability

Prime Minister (PM)Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens nationwide—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current political developments in Parliament. In his address to Parliament on Tuesday, the Prime Minister stated; “We all know the current political situation.  “I would like to appeal to the good…

GROUP STANDS AT 26

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…

PM: I WILL NOT STEP DOWN

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…

A NEW COALITION IN THE MAKING

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…

BY-ELECTION CANDIDATES

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…