Living in exciting times
Living in exciting times
Back from ....
It has been long since I posted to this blog. Among the reasons are: I have been on holiday and that I had been busy.
Many developments have taken place since last posted to this blog. There have been some encouraging developments in the governance sector.
Makira-Ulawa recognises Chiefs
The Makira-Ulawa Provincial government has recognised its community chiefs system up and has got it up and running. The province is supporting it with a weekly radio program on the national radio, SIBC. The people are pinning their hope in seeing the system function as planned.
Isabel Province Youth Parliament
In October Isabel province led the way in Solomons in hosting the first ever youth parliament.
Jumping on the band-wagon of the world and regional youth parliaments, the young people of Isabel took the initiative to get a head start on other provinces. It is a commendable effort to see young people being proactive, paving a way for their potential to be groomed as leaders of their communities, province and country. It certainly is the envy of other young people in the country.
Solomon Island Draft Federal System
Work has began in scrutinising the draft before being made available to the people for their views consultation. It will take sometimes before the end product is handed to the government and then Parliament.
Political Crisis
That is how Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena describes the current among members of Parliament.
It started over the weekend when nine Cabinet minister and three backbenchers announced their resignation from the Manasseh Sogavare-led government. The members cited Mr Sogavare's leadership style as one of the reasons why they defected from the government. Prime Minister Sogavare responded by dismissing those reasons for the MPs resignation. He said the true is that he sacked the Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for misuse of public funds and Planning Minister Steve Abana for subordination.
Governor General Sir Nathaniel has had audience with both the Prime Minister and the Opposition group listening to their views on the crisis. He has called on Ministers who claimed to have resigned to submit their resignation letters to him and re-affirm their stand on the crisis by tomorrow.
Meanwhile, three backbenchers who have signed a petition with the Opposition for the PM to step aside for a leadership change, made a U-turn and rejoined the government. The three: North Guadalcanal MP, Martin Sopaghe; Temotu Pele MP, Martin Maga and South Vella La Vella MP, Trevor Olavae were sworn as Minister at the Government House. Governor General Sir Nathaniel has also sought a range of legal opinions to guide his decision on the matter.
Solomon Islanders and friends await an uncertain but exciting and challenging time over the next few weeks as things unfold.
MyBlog
Back from ....
It has been long since I posted to this blog. Among the reasons are: I have been on holiday and that I had been busy.
Many developments have taken place since last posted to this blog. There have been some encouraging developments in the governance sector.
Makira-Ulawa recognises Chiefs
The Makira-Ulawa Provincial government has recognised its community chiefs system up and has got it up and running. The province is supporting it with a weekly radio program on the national radio, SIBC. The people are pinning their hope in seeing the system function as planned.
Isabel Province Youth Parliament
In October Isabel province led the way in Solomons in hosting the first ever youth parliament.
Jumping on the band-wagon of the world and regional youth parliaments, the young people of Isabel took the initiative to get a head start on other provinces. It is a commendable effort to see young people being proactive, paving a way for their potential to be groomed as leaders of their communities, province and country. It certainly is the envy of other young people in the country.
Solomon Island Draft Federal System
Work has began in scrutinising the draft before being made available to the people for their views consultation. It will take sometimes before the end product is handed to the government and then Parliament.
Political Crisis
That is how Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena describes the current among members of Parliament.
It started over the weekend when nine Cabinet minister and three backbenchers announced their resignation from the Manasseh Sogavare-led government. The members cited Mr Sogavare's leadership style as one of the reasons why they defected from the government. Prime Minister Sogavare responded by dismissing those reasons for the MPs resignation. He said the true is that he sacked the Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for misuse of public funds and Planning Minister Steve Abana for subordination.
Governor General Sir Nathaniel has had audience with both the Prime Minister and the Opposition group listening to their views on the crisis. He has called on Ministers who claimed to have resigned to submit their resignation letters to him and re-affirm their stand on the crisis by tomorrow.
Meanwhile, three backbenchers who have signed a petition with the Opposition for the PM to step aside for a leadership change, made a U-turn and rejoined the government. The three: North Guadalcanal MP, Martin Sopaghe; Temotu Pele MP, Martin Maga and South Vella La Vella MP, Trevor Olavae were sworn as Minister at the Government House. Governor General Sir Nathaniel has also sought a range of legal opinions to guide his decision on the matter.
Solomon Islanders and friends await an uncertain but exciting and challenging time over the next few weeks as things unfold.
MyBlog
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