LAST week’s parliament sitting that eventually led to the passing of the controversial Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2022 has brought the reputation of Parliament and some Members of Parliament (MP) into question. This was because of the way the MPs debate in the highest chamber of the land and how the debates were controlled. During the…
His Excellency the Governor General yesterday officially read to the nation the Proclamation from Buckingham Palace on the Ascension to the Throne of His Majesty King Charles III. With that Declaration His Majesty King Charles III is officially the Head of State for Solomon Islands. The Royal Protocol on the Proclamation of the King requires…
Friday, 09 September 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Quote. Her…
THIS morning Parliament will go through the second reading of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 to delay election. It’s going to be an interesting day for the country as debate on this Bill will take place and whatever the outcome of the debate will be, it would set a history for the country. The current…
THE countdown to the November Pacific Games next year is ticking. Solomon Islands is racing against time to complete most of the Games venues and facilities. The question that may be running through the minds of many Solomon Islanders is whether work will be completed on time. Last week a high-level delegation from the Pacific…
IT’S a story that has caught the hearts of many Pacific Islanders. His journey was shared around the region since he was found. After being lost and presumed dead at sea, Webestar Malefo Anisi, was finally reunited with his family over the weekend. His families and relatives already gave up hope after days of search…
DEAR EDITOR, Today, I wrote and circulated news about the arrival of the US Mercy Hospital ship having arrived in Honiara waters and available to offer medical assistance to local services in the health sector and to the NRH. I very much hope the needs and health service requirements of the local disability community will…
DEAR EDITOR, So the Prime Minister promise to consult before any decision on the extend of Parliament. But looks like they already decide because Opposition Leader Mathew Wale is already told everyone that the bill to extend is already submitted to Parliament which it means it will be extend. So when election come make sure…
DEAR EDITOR, I think deferment was just right. I must say that most youths in Honiara want to see SP games happen. If it is constitutional as Albert Kabui was repeatedly and clearly saying, what is the opposition leader trying to do, you are only arousing people to involve again in unexpected events. Let it…
DEAR EDITOR, It appears the prime minister of the Solomon Islands and his government will do anything to stay in power. Corruption, taking away the independence of the national broadcaster, lying to the people of the Solomon Islands and everyone else, it wouldn’t have anything to do with China would it? Vote them out your…