By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNMENT is taking a cautionary approach in dealing with the Federal Constitution to give state governance to the provinces in order to avoid disintegrating the country. This was after big provinces like Guadalcanal, Western and Malaita demanded…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) plans to table the longstanding Truth and Reconciliation report in this 11th Parliament. The two five-volume reports have many recommendations on how Solomon Islands could heal from the trauma of…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Constituency Boundaries Commission is still to commence work following the recent appointment of the Chairman and two other members. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed this in Parliament when asked by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale during the…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission will need about $23.6 million to conduct elections and by-election this year. This includes provincial elections in Choiseul and Western provinces and by-elections for West Kwaio and…
By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNMENT will work closely with Solomon Islands Electoral Commission to do consultation with the people before deciding to defer the elections to 2024. Under the constitution, national elections must be held every four years. The next election…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MV Southern Coast 1 made its maiden voyage to the Weather coast region of South Guadalcanal on Saturday living constituents both surprised and excited. This after the vessel was blessed and handed over at the Point Cruz…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MV Southern Coast 1 is ready to serve the people of Guadalcanal following its blessing and hand over at the Point Cruz wharf on Thursday. Member of Parliament for South Guadalcanal, Rollen Seleso purchased the $2.6 million…
By EDDIE OSIFELO The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has denied reports suggesting the 50 houses bought for public servants at Mamara, West of Honiara, cost between $2million to $3 million each. Government bought the houses after it…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PARLIAMENT has passed a resolution yesterday to extend the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) for another four months. This was after two thirds of 49 members of Parliament gave their support to the resolution when put to…
Gov’t seeks millions from ship’s insurer By EDDIE OSIFELO ATTORNEY General John Muria Junior has confirmed his office has submitted a claim that amounts to millions of dollars to insurer Korea Protection and Indemnity Club (KP&I) for the 2019 oil…