BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Nego Sisiolo has highlighted that Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) change must begin with oneself before others can change. He said the involvement of important stakeholders, both…
By Gary Hatigeva THE current Government’s efforts to put in place a new legislation on its reparation policy intent, may not make parliament for the last set of sittings when the house resumes at the end of this month. The…
NZ club Waitakere United signs up former Solomon Islands international BY ROMULUS HUTA FORMER Solomon Islands international Andrew Abba re-emerges back onto Oceania’s top football club level after his recent signing with Waitakere United for the new season of…
Estimated $7 million said to be shared as payouts, thanks to secret fund By Alfred Sasako IT’S Christmas come early for Ministers, Government Backbench MPs and some Opposition Members – thanks to Taiwan’s secret fund. The lucky MPs shared…
Foreign owned company only supplier to receive millions of CDF payments from government By Alfred Sasako THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury has reportedly renewed the Government’s Preferred Supplier Policy, which many say is favouring foreign-owned companies, it was…
By Alfred Sasako WHEN the Government introduced the ‘Preferred Supplier’ policy in 2016, no one ever thought one supplier would be raking in the lion share of the controversial Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants controlled by Members of Parliament. A…
Increase number shown but omission and objection has last say By Alfred Sasako THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has revised upward the final tally for last month’s voter registration, which shows 148, 171 people registered to vote. “As of…
Six provinces confirmed so far for Solomon Games By Taromane Martin WESTERN Province will not be part of the 7th Solomon Games to be hosted in Rennell and Bellona province next month. Chairman for the 2018 Renbel Solomon Games Mr…
BY GEORGINA KEKEA THE ousted Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu/Vatud Constituency, Freda Tuki says she lost the petition against her for telling the truth. She said she accept the High Court ruling yesterday and didn’t feel bad at all…
By Alfred Sasako THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has provided the definition for right or correct way for the right voter transfer. SIEC chairman, Ajilon Nasiu told Island Sun yesterday that in the past registration exercise a voter should…
