Government Archive August 2009
Solomons to Benefit from Australian Tsunami Warning System: Minister Lilo
"Human lives and valuable properties will be saved in an event of any future tsunami that possibly will strike Solomon Islands once the Australian Tsunami Warning System (ATWS) is put in place around the country," says Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology.
We Are Listening to Public Outcry: Sogavare
Opposition Leader, Manasseh Sogavare, says the massive public outcry concerning the proposed parliamentary entitlements, including the much debated $50,000 dollars terminal grant for MPs spouses, has not fallen on deaf ears.
Police Minister Tables Criminal Procedure Code Bill in Parliament
The Minister for Police and National Security James Tora has tabled the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill 2009 in parliament yesterday.
Parliament Passes 2009 Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Parliament has passed the 2009 Supplementary Appropriation Bill in its Second Reading.
UNDP Parliament Project to Continue
The United Nations Development Programme Parliamentary Strengthening Program does not end when Project Manager Warren Cahill leaves.
Cancel New Parliamentary Entitlements: TSI
The new Parliamentary entitlements will cost approximately $50 million dollars over a four year term of Parliament, bringing the total costs of the Parliamentary entitlements close to $200 million.
Government Lifts Reservation on Grants
Acting Prime Minister, Fred Fono, has told Parliament that Cabinet has lifted the 35 percent reservation it had imposed on national grants to the provinces.
Government "Looks Into" Public Concerns
The Government is studying public concerns on the newly introduced increases in entitlements of Members of Parliament.
Finance Minister Says Bill Necessary
The 2009 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2009 of about 80 million dollars is necessary in light of the current uncertain economic situation as a result of the global financial crisis.
2009 Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Parliament is expected to table the 2009 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2009 in it's second reading this week starting today.