The ‘Constitution (Amendment) (Dual Citizenship) Bill 2018’ was read the second time in parliament and awaits further deliberation by the members of parliament in the next sitting day. Prime Minister Rick Hou said that this bill allows for ‘Dual Citizenship’ to be adopted in the country. Mr Hou assured the parliament, it is the flagship…
CHIEF Executive Officer (CEO) of Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and Trade Solomon Islands (ICCTSI), Charles Dausabea has reiterated the call for police to arrest and prosecute all recipients of the shipping grant. He made the call on Monday, since parliament is approaching its natural death on 17th December. Dausabea said politicians are the ones behind…
These so called rationalisations under structural adjustment programs pushed by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Monetary Fund (IFM) have not had the effect that was promised. Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke/Langalanga and Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Mathew Wale made this profound argument during the debate on the Development…
A 36-YEAR-OLD father is facing two charges of allegedly committing incest with his 17-year-old daughter at Hirolegu Village, West Hograno, Isabel Province. The offence was committed on 23 April 2018. “Since committing the offence, the alleged offender has been avoiding police from Buala until he was arrested in his house at Hirolegu Village at 10…
THE former Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Edmond Sikua has been found guilty of three counts of official corruption involving more than $250,000. Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi yesterday having found Sikua guilty of the three counts of official corruption had him convicted of those charges. She however…
IN an attempt to reduce the harm that the illicit substance of Kwaso causes to communities throughout the country, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is rolling out a Kwaso Action Plan under the umbrella of its Crime Prevention Strategy. “The Strategic Kwaso Action Plan is a national plan that aims to reduce the…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou has welcomed the recent announcement from his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for Australia to establish a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure facility for projects in the region. This followed the new policy initiative for the Pacific Region announced by the Australian Prime Minister, Friday. Australian Prime Minister Morrison announced that the Australian Government will…
THE Development Bank of Solomon Islands Bill 2018 is currently before the Committee of the whole House after it was debated on the floor of the parliament, Friday. This Act will establish the Development Bank of Solomon Islands, to repeal the Development Bank of Solomon Islands Act (Cap.50) and for related purposes. The Act commences…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou has paid tribute to the Member of Parliament for West Kwaio Constituency Hon Peter Tom describing him as a man of great humility. Speaking during the funeral service at the SSEC Central Church yesterday Prime Minister Hou described the late Hon Tom as a dear friend, a dedicated family member, man…
FAUKWAE House of chiefs in North Malaita is currently working very hard to help solve land issues in the region, to allow development activities to reach the constituency. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki, a paramount chief of Foukwae House of Chiefs, Richard Rarangia Oiomea said they have already established and identified a total of 68…