In brief: The Government House has defended the Governor General's decision to refuse the appointment of North Malaita M-P as a Cabinet Minister saying any action by the Governor General on the matter could be regarded as contempt of court.
The Government House has defended the Governor General's decision to refuse the appointment of North Malaita M-P as a Cabinet Minister saying any action by the Governor General on the matter could be regarded as contempt of court.
The North Malaita M-P was reportedly re-appointed as Fisheries Minister but Governor General Sir Frank Kabui had refused to facilitate the appointment by oath.
North Malaita MP, Jimmy Lusibaea was sentenced to imprisonment for two years and nine months but was awarded an early release by the Parole Board and the then Police Minister James Tora via the Correctional Services Act.
In a letter to the media, the Government House Deputy Private Secretary Rawcliffe Ziza says while section 33 of the constitution requires the governor general to act on the advice of the Prime Minister in appointing ministers - the member of parliament appointed must also be free from any legal disqualification stipulated in the constitution.
Mr Ziza says while some lawyers hold the view that the total amount of remission earned reduced his sentence to less than 6 months imprisonment, other lawyers are of the view that the remission simply reduces the time served in custody and does not reduce the original sentence passed by the high court.
The latter would also argue that only the court of appeal can reduce the sentence and that the parole board is not a court of law to change high court decisions without appeal to the court of appeal.
Mr Ziza says only the high court can decide which of the views is the correct one, adding that the issue is now before the High court.
He adds that the government house is interested in the outcome of the case because it will clear the way for further action by the government house and would also set a precedent for the future.
He says in the meantime, the government house cannot act as it's action might be regarded as contempt of court.
Source : SIBC
May 03, 2011
EUROPEAN UNION CALLS FOR PROPOSAL
In brief: The European Union office in Honiara has called for Non-State Actors in Development in Solomon Islands to submit proposals for grant awards this year.
The European Union office in Honiara has called for Non-State Actors in Development in Solomon Islands to submit proposals for grant awards this year.
The office says the proposals must be presented by Non-State Actors and should aim at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Solomon Islands.
It says priority will be given to actions that strengthen the capacity of non-government organisations and civil society organisations to address disparities to social services.
The grant award would be given to non-state actors whose work contribute to the sustainable development of local communities, preserve the traditional and historical culture of Solomon Islands and take action, defend their rights and take part in political debate.
The overall indicative amount available under this Call for Proposals is 450-thousand Euros.
The maximum amount of any grant awarded may not be lower than 50-thousand Euros nor exceed 200-thousand Euros.
The duration of actions to be financed should be between 12 and 36 months.
The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday 28th July this year.
An information session on this call for proposals will be held at 10 a-m Monday next week at the EU-funded "Non-State Actors Support Programme" conference room, Chinatown, Honiara.
Source : SIBC
The European Union office in Honiara has called for Non-State Actors in Development in Solomon Islands to submit proposals for grant awards this year.
The office says the proposals must be presented by Non-State Actors and should aim at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Solomon Islands.
It says priority will be given to actions that strengthen the capacity of non-government organisations and civil society organisations to address disparities to social services.
The grant award would be given to non-state actors whose work contribute to the sustainable development of local communities, preserve the traditional and historical culture of Solomon Islands and take action, defend their rights and take part in political debate.
The overall indicative amount available under this Call for Proposals is 450-thousand Euros.
The maximum amount of any grant awarded may not be lower than 50-thousand Euros nor exceed 200-thousand Euros.
The duration of actions to be financed should be between 12 and 36 months.
The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday 28th July this year.
An information session on this call for proposals will be held at 10 a-m Monday next week at the EU-funded "Non-State Actors Support Programme" conference room, Chinatown, Honiara.
Source : SIBC
Man and wife
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been pronounced man and wife at Westminster Abbey.
Some 1,900 guests watched the couple exchange their vows, with many millions watching at home.
They left the Abbey, with Kate Middleton now the Duchess of Cambridge, amid cheers from thousands of well-wishers lining the procession route.
They made their way to Buckingham Palace where there was a buffet reception for 650 guests.
Despite the risk of showers, the pair travelled in an open-topped 1902 State Landau carriage for the procession, which was used by Prince William's parents for their wedding in 1981.
The church service ran smoothly but the prince did struggle to place the wedding ring on the duchess's finger.
Following a long tradition, the ring has been fashioned from Welsh gold given to Prince William by the Queen.
After the couple said their vows, in which she did not promise to obey William, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Rowan Williams, declared: "I pronounce that they be man and wife together, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
They spent a private moment together with their families, as they signed the marriage register.
The duchess, who managed to keep her wedding dress a secret, is wearing an ivory and lace gown by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. The prince is wearing the red tunic of an Irish Guards colonel - his most senior honorary appointment.
Well-known faces have been spotted at Westminster Abbey, including singer-songwriter Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward, and former England football captain David Beckham and his wife Victoria.
Actor Rowan Atkinson, a close friend of Prince Charles, Prince Harry's friend Chelsy Davy and film director Guy Ritchie were also present.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, former British PM Sir John Major, and current Home Secretary Theresa May are among the politicians present.
The Solomon Islands Governor General Sir Frank Kabui and Lady Kabui are representing the country at the wedding.
Source: SolomonStar
Suibaea promises decentralization
MALAITA Premier Edwin Suibaea has reiterated his government decentralization policy to the people of AGAM on Friday.
He said his government will undertake a reform to spread development to all parts of Malaita.
“We have created a regional framework when five regional ministers were appointed,” he said during the visit to Central Kwaraea.
“The five ministers will be posted to the five regions, Malaita Outer Islands, Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern.
“We believe in decentralization because it’s the power base of the region,” Mr Suibaea said.
He said the reason for the reform was because people’s voice was not heard in the higher level.
“We planned to create a regional assembly as well,” he said.
“This is to allow you people to take part in the assembly and voice your concern.”
Source : Solomon Star News
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