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Monday, September 06, 2010 9:01 AM
The former Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende John Patteson Oti is a likely candidate for the Speaker of Parliament's election on Wednesday.
Reports from the Sunday Isles Newspaper said it is possible the newly formed Coalition Government led by Prime Minister Danny Philip will nominate Mr Oti as their candidate. According to sources Mr Oti has reportedly resigned as the General Secretary of OUR Party, fueling speculations that he might be going for the top job. It said the new government prefers Oti because of his profound understanding of the Standing Orders of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands and the National Constitution. Clerk to Parliament Taeasi Sanga has confirmed that the Order...
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Politics
Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:26 AM
Solomon Islanders are likely to face a much tighter fiscal policy regime from the new government, meaning a reduction in government spending and a possible increase in tax.
According to the new finance minister past governments have used expansionary fiscal policies, which basically encouraged more government spending but slightly less tax, because of the boom in the forestry sector in past decades. He says that with the current situation which he describes as a "hand to mouth situation," Solomon Islands must now be very cautious in its spending and taxation. Mr Lilo says he will ensure that government spending is only for activities that will generate more investment, employment and improve infrastructure, productivity and standard of...
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Economy
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:08 PM
The country's new Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo says taxation issues will top the list of priorities for the Ministry this term.
Speaking to SIBC News after his swearing in as Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo says direct and indirect taxation is the government's primary revenue. "We now have to move out of service fees or licence fees to more on tax that are computed on the values of resources owned and produced out of Solomon Islands so that we see the real values of those resources invested back in Solomon Islands. And also brought in or earned for the interest of our country." Meanwhile, critics have said the new government is going in with a budget less than the usual amount previous governments...
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Economy
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:01 AM
Parliament member for Ulawa-Ugi constituency James Tora has been sworn-in as Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services at Government House yesterday afternoon.
Minister Tora's inclusion in the new cabinet means that all 24 government ministries, under the leadership of Prime Minister Danny Philip, has been filled. Tora was police minister in the CNURA government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua. Immediately after his swearing-in, Minister Tora said he is happy with his appointment and is prepared to take up his ministerial portfolio. He said the government must settle down and work because people cannot just wait in vain while their elected representatives "play...
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Politics
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:36 AM
Prime Minister Danny Philip today says rumors that the Opposition group is planning to unseat him through a motion of no confidence are "nothing more than a figment of
imagination that merely reflects political adventurism."
In a statement, Prime Minister Philip said the reports had no basis given that Hon Snyder Rini, the focus of speculations, has been with the Government all along. Mr. Rini was sworn in yesterday as the Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, an important portfolio which will be proactive in encouraging dialogue and interaction with our donor community. "The report is nothing more than a figment of imagination and reflects immaturity and political adventurism on the part of the Opposition," the Prime Minister said. "The...
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Friday, August 27, 2010 9:23 AM
The country's newly elected Prime Minister paid a moving tribute to his mother, who suffers from polio and is bed-ridden in their home village of Lokuru on Rendova Island
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Friday, August 27, 2010 9:08 AM
The funeral arrangements for the Late Steve Laore are being taken care of by a committee which usually organizes funeral arrangements for MPs and senior government officers
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Friday, August 27, 2010 8:52 AM
The Police Commissioner says there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of the MP for Shortlands, Steve Laore, at the Pacific Casino Hotel on Wednesday night.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:30 PM
Prime Minister Honorable Danny Philip and members of his coalition group today expressed their deep sadness over the untimely passing away of the Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands, the late Steve Laore
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:07 AM
Newly elected Prime Minister Hon Danny Philip today said he will make Ministerial appointments in a few days
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Monday, July 26, 2010 9:06 AM
The Office of the Public Service Commission has rejected a newspaper story that has suggested an extension to the contract of Government Permanent Secretaries for another six months.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:33 AM
The Solomon Island's new phone company, Be-Mobile, has been fined USD$1.5m (SBD$12m) for failing to launch its network on time.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010 12:30 PM
A fourteen (14) day period issued to outgoing MPs to return government vehicles was due over the weekend and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development is seeking legal advice from the Attorney General's Chambers to retrieve the vehicles.
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Monday, April 19, 2010 12:23 PM
The National Government last Friday bid farewell to former Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, the late Honorable Edward Huni'ehu (MP) during a funeral service at the Central Church in Honiara.
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Monday, March 15, 2010 8:20 AM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua, in response to the Oppositions claim, says the Government must spend money to earn money.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:13 AM
Seeds of Ethnic Tension Remain: PM Sikua
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:12 PM
Flaws in Government Financial System
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:06 AM
AG Criticizes Failure to Follow Tendering Procedures
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:14 AM
Awareness Campaign on New Public Service Rules
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Monday, December 07, 2009 8:16 AM
Govt Plans Information Campaign for New Rules
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Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:51 AM
Government Finance Remains Tight: PS Fanega
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:49 AM
PM Orders Inquiry into Civil Aviation Division
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:20 PM
PM Warns Public Servants to Stay Out of Public Debates
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:12 AM
I Did Not Influence PEC Decision: PM Sikua
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Monday, October 26, 2009 8:30 AM
AG Suri Says Guidelines Needed For PEC
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:58 AM
Permanent Secretaries Urged to Lead Implementation
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:28 AM
'Grasshopper Bill' Gathers Tremendous Support from Provinces
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:06 PM
Gold Ridge Mining Expected to Provide Opportunities
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Monday, October 19, 2009 9:31 AM
Plans for National University Underway
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Monday, October 05, 2009 10:58 AM
Government Prioritise Finalising 2010 National Budget
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:50 AM
PM Tells Public Service Commissioners Solomons Has Improved
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:05 AM
Fono Meets US President Barack Obama
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Monday, September 28, 2009 8:51 AM
Government Accepts Finance Minister's Explanation
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Friday, September 25, 2009 7:00 AM
I Won't Step Down: PM Sikua
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:33 AM
Bad Management and Corruption Hinders Development: Sikua
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:30 AM
Government to Spend 49 Million on Basic Salaries
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:37 AM
Former Health Minister Returns Home
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Friday, September 04, 2009 9:37 AM
We Earn Less than State Workers: PM
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:04 AM
"Political Stability Key to Prosperity," Keniapisia
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 11:57 AM
Temotu Pele MP to Return Home
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:52 PM
Government Offers Pay Increase to Teachers
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:37 PM
PM Sikua Hails Donor Community
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Friday, August 21, 2009 7:00 AM
Cabinet to Discuss Strike Threat
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:51 AM
Parliamentarian Speaks on Death Penalty
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 7:02 AM
Business Law and Administrative Reforms Steering Committee Launch 2009 Work Plan
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:03 AM
Government Denies Reports
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:00 AM
Parliamentary House Committee to Investigate Terminal Grant to MP Spouses
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:02 AM
Call for Scrapping of Entitlements for MPs
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Friday, July 31, 2009 2:01 PM
PM Sikua Leaves for Pacific Forum Leaders Meet
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:38 PM
MP Wants Constituency Structures Legalised
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Friday, July 24, 2009 10:30 AM
Currency Declaration Bill to Reform Economy
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Monday, July 20, 2009 12:58 PM
Public Encouraged to Comment on Government Bills
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Monday, July 13, 2009 7:03 AM
MPs Spouses to Get Terminal Grants
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:04 AM
Inland Revenue Without Key Players
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Monday, June 01, 2009 8:46 AM
Asia Tour a Success: Sikua
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Friday, May 22, 2009 2:20 PM
PM Sikua Meets Japanese Leaders
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:44 AM
Trip is Cost Effective: PM Sikua
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Monday, May 18, 2009 3:30 PM
Sikua to Attend PALM 5 Summit in Japan
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:30 AM
Fono Welcomes New Ministers
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Monday, May 11, 2009 1:27 PM
New Auditor General and PS Sworn in
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:28 AM
Sikua Reshuffles Cabinet Ministers
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 10:00 AM
PM Sikua on Official Asia Tour
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Monday, May 04, 2009 9:37 AM
PS Level Reshuffle Implemented by Government
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 2:50 PM
Government Starts Retirement Programme
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Friday, March 13, 2009 3:15 PM
Companies Bill Key to Long Term Growth: Minister Hilly
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