Category: Parliament
Extension of Parliament tug of war
Embattled Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s announcement in Parliament today on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill has received backlash from the Parliamentary Opposition Group. Leader Matthew ... Read More
Constitution Amendment Bill should ready for Parliament by September
The Constitution Amendment Bill 2022 is expected to be ready for parliament by September 2022. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced this in parliament on Wednesday ... Read More
Government says dialogue on election deferral leads to greater understanding by Churches
An open dialogue on the proposed deferral of the 2023 National General Election between the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA), the Solomon Islands Full Gospel ... Read More
PM briefed on Electoral Matters
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, Patterson Oti today (15/11/21) briefed the Minister responsible for the Commission, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare on electoral ... Read More
Lockdown Orders by the Prime Minister is Legally Valid Under the Constitution, High Court Ruled
The High Court recently ruled that the lockdown orders made by the Prime Minister under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers are legally valid under the constitution. ... Read More
Wale calls on the government to put a moratorium ban on mining activities; ‘Get the mining bill before parliament’
Aerial shot of Gold Ridge Mining Leader of the opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale has called on the government to put a moratorium on all mining ... Read More
“NO URGENCY IN EXTENDING THE LIFE OF PARLIAMENT” SOGAVARE
The proposed policy to extend the life of the current Parliament house would go through proper processes and it will not be rushed. Prime Minister ... Read More