MEMBER of Parliament for Auki/Langalanga, Matthew Wale says the amount of public funds and resources gone missing are simply too large to ignore. Speaking on Wednesday in parliament on the Anti-corruption Bill, Wale says it is in their interest that…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela says the fight against corruption must be comprehensive and persistent. The Prime Minister highlighted this in his speech during the second reading of the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017. He said unlike other criminal offences like assaults; corruption…
By Alfred Sasako THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services was forewarned of the looming drugs crisis, but the top echelon of the Ministry appeared to have ignored the warning, officials said. “Someone from the National Medical Store (NMS) warned…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela said leaders in Parliament must listen to the pleas of the people to pass the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017. “When there is an overwhelming desire by the people, when there is collective pressure by the people, for…
BY MIKE PUIA 10 Registration Managers (RMs) and 50 Registration Officers (ROs) are undergoing training-of-trainers in preparation for the National Voter Registration exercise. Being an important role in overseeing the implementation of the Voter Registration exercise throughout the country, the…
BY MIKE PUIA ELECTORAL Commissioner, Mrs Taeasi Sanga said the Voter Registration exercise is a very important one. Speaking during the official opening ceremony of the training-of-trainers for Registration Managers (RMs) and Registration Officers (ROs) Sanga highlighted the importance of…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA THE Government of Solomon Islands is now taking steps to create innovative employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people through-out the country. Solomon Islands’ population comprises of more than 50 percent young people who do not…
By Gary Hatigeva DESPITE the shady experience on Wednesday’s status into the debates of the Anti-Corruption Bill (ACB) 2017, the Prime Minister found time to acknowledge the country and people who stood behind getting the bill back to parliament, direct…
By Gary Hatigeva PARLIAMENT on Wednesday welcomed its newest member to the house, Lanelle Tanaganda after her election victory in the Gizo-Kolombangara by-election, May this year. Before being welcomed by both members of the two sides of the house, Mrs.…
Parliament adjourned debates due to low turnout of MPs By Gary Hatigva ONLY in its first day of debates, but the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 is again facing huge doubts and confusions as parliament was forced to adjourn its deliberation on…
