TARCISIUS KABUTAULAKA THE tumultuous dispute over the selection of the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), which led to Micronesian countries deciding to withdraw from the premier regional organisation, provides an opportunity to re-examine the idea and vision…
–Mayor loses motion of no confidence -Councillors swing sides during secret ballot vote Wilson Mamae’s reign as Honiara City Mayor came to an end yesterday after he was defeated in a motion of no confidence. An overwhelming majority of eight…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU Parliament has passed the motion to extend the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) for another four months, making this the fourth consecutive SOPE. As Parliament is in session, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday moved the motion following…
MEMBERS of Temotu Provincial Assembly on Thursday 25th March 2021 passed its budget during the 74th Assembly meeting in Lata. The provincial budget was severely restricted and many good intensions of the Temotu Unity Government for Rural Advancement (TUGRA) to…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU CENTRAL Islands Premier Stanley Manetiva says his government remains “strong and solid rock”. He said this after winning last week’s motion of no-confidence by an overwhelming majority vote of nine against four. Manetiva told Island Sun yesterday…
Western Province reiterates federal system call BY BEN BILUAIn Gizo WESTERN Provincial Government has again expressed its stand that the province is ready to accept the federal government system. This was highlighted during the recent provincial assembly meeting with majority…
BY BEN BILUAIn Gizo THE David Gina led Provincial Government has made positive steps to reinvigorate the Western Province Investment Corporation (WPIC). An Audit report of the province’s business arm has been tabled and adopted during the recent Provincial Assembly…
THE Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, Julian Maka’a has described as frivolous and unnecessary the motion of no confidence against his leadership and Government. He said this is because the motion was moved against his Government for Unity, Reform and…
BY BEN BILUA Gizo WESTERN Provincial Government Assembly meeting has ended on a high note with members of both side of the house agreeing to support the ruling government with its development plans. The spirit of cooperation was echoed from…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI MALAITA Provincial Assembly expects to pass its provincial budget for 2021/2022 financial year next week as a full assembly meeting is still underway in Auki. The proposed budget prepared was estimated at SBD25, 442,574, a drop…
