Government Archive September 2009
MPIS Explains Delay in Implementing Premiers Resolution
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, MPGIS, says it considered it necessary to delay implementation of one of the premiers' conference resolutions until the position on the constitutional reform becomes clearer.
PEC May Look Into MPA Entitlements
Chairman of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, PEC, has assured premiers that the commission will seriously look at a submission on new entitlements for members of provincial assemblies, MPA.
Government Addresses Provincial Grants Issue
The government admits that provincial service grants are inadequate to maintain the administration of public services in the provinces.
Parliamentary House Committee Looks Into PEC Awards
The Parliamentary House Committee has confirmed that it will commence its inquiry into the entitlement of 50,000 Terminal Grant, provided to parliamentarians spouses, passed recently by the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, PEC.
Minister for Provincial Government Assures Premiers
Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Manasseh Maelanga has assured premiers that a lot of the issues raised in their two communiqués are part of the C-NURA Government's programs and policies.
Parliament Meeting Further Adjourned
The current meeting of Parliament has been further adjourned to November 12.
ADB and Solomon Islands Seal New Development Partnership
The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) updated program in Solomon Islands for the next three years will support prioritized investments in infrastructure and private sector development initiatives.
No Balance Power for Independent Parliamentarians
Independent members of parliament will no longer hold the balance of power during the election of a prime minister, when the Political Party Integrity Bill comes into force.