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Shock and disgrace

Prime Minister loses control over Government MPs’ parliament attendance THE Parliamentary Opposition Leader Honourable Jeremiah Manele has described Government MPs lack of commitment in attending Parliament as ‘shocking and disgraceful’. In a statement yesterday, the Opposition Leader said it was inexcusable for Government MPs not to attend Parliament especially to support the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 Report; a motion moved by the Minister of Planning & Aid Coordination for Parliament to consider the NDS. On Monday this week, Parliament was unable to continue with its business in the afternoon because there was no quorum. “The government has an absolute

..Sogavare reportedly forced to sack two ministers under internal pressure TWO senior government ministers stand to lose their portfolios as Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare finally relented under Party pressure

FORMER Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has strongly urged the Government to gazette the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) as soon as applicably possible as a step to dose the

Minister reveals system abused, Ministry calls for review THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury has disclosed that the process in obtaining government tertiary scholarships was abused and that government

Run-down state of country revealed by West Makira MP Manu’ari, calling for dissolution of parliament MEMBER of Parliament for West Makira Derrick Manu’ari has called for fresh election, given the

‘Country’s finances remain disturbing’ THE continuous reassurance that the country’s financial situation is stable and has nothing to get taxpayers worried is being strongly questioned again. Island Sun has attempted

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has delivered on his week-long visit to the United Nations, promising a two-day National Dialogue on sustaining peace and stability to be convened in Honiara from

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare expresses his disappointment and dismay at the recent announcement by the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the intention of the United

THE Prime Minister has expressed his disenchantment on the statement made by a fellow coalition partner. He expressed his disappointment on statement that was made by Sir Nathaniel Waena this

THE Government is believed to be using the findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) to remove the Minister of Infrastructure Development, Jimmy

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