Wednesday, 05 May 2010 13:12
ROAD rehabilitation is currently under-way in Makira Province from the US$24 million (SBD$185) signed under phase two of the Solomon Islands Road Improvement Project last year.
Director of Engineering in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Ambrose Kirei said work had already started in Makira.
He said road rehabilitation started from Manuri road in West Makira and will end in Ravo in central.
Mr Kirei said 25 bridges will also be built and work is expected to complete by the end of next year.
“An International Contractor is engaged to build bridges in Makira and road will be built by community-based contractors using labour base equipments,” he said.
Mr Kirei said the total cost for the road rehabilitation in Makira is around US15 million.
He said too that Guadalcanal tender will go out this month and road construction will begin around August and September.
“11 bridges will be built and road rehabilitation will start between Poha and Naro in North West Guadalcanal where disaster always strikes,” Mr Kirei said.
He said it is estimated that $17 to $18 million dollars will be used for Guadalcanal road rehabilitation and once everything goes according to their plan the road construction might extend to Lambi.
Mr Kirei added that in North Malaita the contractors will start work early next year.
He said so far a social assessment team is in Malaita this week doing visibility assessment.
“After all the assessment is done tender will be sent out and work will kick off as early as next year,” Mr Kirei said.
Funding for the project came from the Asian Development Bank.
By GINA MAKA’A
[Source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/]
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Where is the truth Mr Speaker?
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 10:53 , Solomon Star Letters to the Editor..
Dear Editor – Most people of Ward 5 West Makira constituency are confused more than ever over the position of our MPA.
Time is running out as we wait for any explanation from the MPA as to what is his current stand against allegations laid against him with regards to the status of his position as a Deputy Premier.
Thanks MPA for been a Deputy Premier. A post been regarded as a high valued post within the provincial level.
The people within your ward gain prides through what should be term as “Iu Wanfala Tu Ia. A reality, Mifala ward 5 mifala Deputy Premier”.
We had been recognised through you – probably since the beginning, towards the peak during your term – we praise you for that.
However the realities somehow turn into chuckles since there are speculations that our MPA had been trap in a disgusting bed.
A chapter which really demoralise the respected values of such respected person.
For sure the MPA will judge few account of this article which is either permittable for him to do.
Now that the actions adopted and laid against the ward (5) MPA defines a shameful chapter in the Provincial Assembly House.
It is brought to the front eyes of all Makira citizens that few of MPA’s had involved themselves with such broad daylight corruption.
Why the responsible personnels in the judiciary arm of the nations just keep on entertaining those corrupted people within the respected part of leadership.
I know for certain that the blanket stimulating strategies during campaigns has given and lead up to untimely victorys to certain MPAs.
Negative money influence tactics is perhaps the sole involvement for most good honoured pretenders nothing but just to draw the attention of voters.
Where are you? Hope you’re in the jungles thinking of some tricky moves, perhaps to regain your sit.
Mind you my good voters we don’t want to repeat the same instances as previously occurred.
Our customry rights ownership has been dictated through negative influences. Our resources had been exploited fellow indigenous nationals had been outcasted by the system implemented by few companies operating within the area.
Whatever payments, entitlements subject under the Labout Acts had been ignored by these companies: Timber Acquisition process has been conducted through what should be called – work back front process.
MPA and MP where are you? Are you just sitting up there and enjoy yourself with huge and additional payments.
Simple things to solve on behalf of your people – you never bother to these real problems what a shame.
John Gege
Ward 5 Arosi II
Makira Ulawa Province
Dear Editor – Most people of Ward 5 West Makira constituency are confused more than ever over the position of our MPA.
Time is running out as we wait for any explanation from the MPA as to what is his current stand against allegations laid against him with regards to the status of his position as a Deputy Premier.
Thanks MPA for been a Deputy Premier. A post been regarded as a high valued post within the provincial level.
The people within your ward gain prides through what should be term as “Iu Wanfala Tu Ia. A reality, Mifala ward 5 mifala Deputy Premier”.
We had been recognised through you – probably since the beginning, towards the peak during your term – we praise you for that.
However the realities somehow turn into chuckles since there are speculations that our MPA had been trap in a disgusting bed.
A chapter which really demoralise the respected values of such respected person.
For sure the MPA will judge few account of this article which is either permittable for him to do.
Now that the actions adopted and laid against the ward (5) MPA defines a shameful chapter in the Provincial Assembly House.
It is brought to the front eyes of all Makira citizens that few of MPA’s had involved themselves with such broad daylight corruption.
Why the responsible personnels in the judiciary arm of the nations just keep on entertaining those corrupted people within the respected part of leadership.
I know for certain that the blanket stimulating strategies during campaigns has given and lead up to untimely victorys to certain MPAs.
Negative money influence tactics is perhaps the sole involvement for most good honoured pretenders nothing but just to draw the attention of voters.
Where are you? Hope you’re in the jungles thinking of some tricky moves, perhaps to regain your sit.
Mind you my good voters we don’t want to repeat the same instances as previously occurred.
Our customry rights ownership has been dictated through negative influences. Our resources had been exploited fellow indigenous nationals had been outcasted by the system implemented by few companies operating within the area.
Whatever payments, entitlements subject under the Labout Acts had been ignored by these companies: Timber Acquisition process has been conducted through what should be called – work back front process.
MPA and MP where are you? Are you just sitting up there and enjoy yourself with huge and additional payments.
Simple things to solve on behalf of your people – you never bother to these real problems what a shame.
John Gege
Ward 5 Arosi II
Makira Ulawa Province
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Makira plans to build its new fishery centre
TUESDAY, 06 APRIL 2010 14:34
MAKIRA-ULAWA Provincial Government plans to build fishery centre at Gupuna, on the island of Santa Anna.
A team from the provincial government last week visited the local community and conducted meetings on the proposal.
A statement from the province said they will invest $280,000 into this project, which is expected to benefit the community of Santa Ana, Santa Catalina, Na Mugha and surrounding villages.
“The Fishery centre aims to provide all local fishermen with access to the fish markets in Kirakira and especially Honiara,” the statement.
“The provincial government initiated a community meeting in which around 80 people - chiefs, church leaders, women, youth, fisherman and others, participated.”
In the meeting St Ana community strongly expressed its commitment to the establishment of the fishery centre.
They also guaranteed a water tank, labour support and some materials.
Already, bricks and hardware materials arrived at site and together with locally sawn timber, meaning work can now start.
“In the coming 5 to 6 months the fishery centre should be completed,” the statement said.
“The Fishery centre will be fully run on Solar Power.
“This green source of energy is preferred by the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government, because it is better for its environment.
“Also because it can be installed at really local base and eventually should decrease costs of energy expenses like petrol for generators etc.
“The idea is new to Makira Ulawa and maybe even entire Solomon Islands, so the Provincial Government is looking forward with great interest to the results and viability of this pilot.
“In the coming 5 to 6 Months Makira Ulawa Provincial Government plans to develop best models and practices immediately after finalisation of the centre hand its management over to the community to support the community in its management and maintenance of the centre.
“It is also to assure proper transportation of fish, or other marine resources as crayfish.
“Makira Ulawa Provincial Government will explore the opportunity for a public private partnership with a fishing company and will consider to offer the fishing company a large stake in the fishing centre if it can commit to its management and maintenance and guarantee to local fisherman that they for free can make use of the fishery centre services.
“Makira Ulawa Province invites any fishing company to contacts its government to join them to a trip to St Ana to see the fishery centre and to discuss plans.”
[source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/]
MAKIRA-ULAWA Provincial Government plans to build fishery centre at Gupuna, on the island of Santa Anna.
A team from the provincial government last week visited the local community and conducted meetings on the proposal.
A statement from the province said they will invest $280,000 into this project, which is expected to benefit the community of Santa Ana, Santa Catalina, Na Mugha and surrounding villages.
“The Fishery centre aims to provide all local fishermen with access to the fish markets in Kirakira and especially Honiara,” the statement.
“The provincial government initiated a community meeting in which around 80 people - chiefs, church leaders, women, youth, fisherman and others, participated.”
In the meeting St Ana community strongly expressed its commitment to the establishment of the fishery centre.
They also guaranteed a water tank, labour support and some materials.
Already, bricks and hardware materials arrived at site and together with locally sawn timber, meaning work can now start.
“In the coming 5 to 6 months the fishery centre should be completed,” the statement said.
“The Fishery centre will be fully run on Solar Power.
“This green source of energy is preferred by the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government, because it is better for its environment.
“Also because it can be installed at really local base and eventually should decrease costs of energy expenses like petrol for generators etc.
“The idea is new to Makira Ulawa and maybe even entire Solomon Islands, so the Provincial Government is looking forward with great interest to the results and viability of this pilot.
“In the coming 5 to 6 Months Makira Ulawa Provincial Government plans to develop best models and practices immediately after finalisation of the centre hand its management over to the community to support the community in its management and maintenance of the centre.
“It is also to assure proper transportation of fish, or other marine resources as crayfish.
“Makira Ulawa Provincial Government will explore the opportunity for a public private partnership with a fishing company and will consider to offer the fishing company a large stake in the fishing centre if it can commit to its management and maintenance and guarantee to local fisherman that they for free can make use of the fishery centre services.
“Makira Ulawa Province invites any fishing company to contacts its government to join them to a trip to St Ana to see the fishery centre and to discuss plans.”
[source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/]
Marist scores record victory against Makira Ulawa
THURSDAY, 01 APRIL 2010 12:10
Marist recorded the biggest win yet in the Our Telekom National Futsal Championship with their 14 – 2 victory against Makira Ulawa.
This all time high record set by KOSSA and Isabel Frigates where both teams won by 14 – 4 in competition Day 1.
Makira Ulawa played gallantly against Marist but the Honiara based side were too fast and skilful for them. Once again the tendency to hold the ball too long proved to be disastrous for Makira Ulawa.
They could have scored some more goals if they made more attempts to shoot.
Marist took some time to score but once they started there was no turning back. Their first came at 3 minutes 30 seconds and this was quickly followed by another one minute later.
Commins Menapi also played a role in the record win with his goal in the 13th minute set up by Lenson Bisili.
Makira Ulawa 2 consolation goals in the first half but that was about it for them as Marist wrapped up a stunning performance to lead by 7 – 2 at half time.
In the second half the traffic was all Marist’s way and they dominated and controlled the game.
Makira Ulawa had their work cut out for them in trying to limit the damage from the high flyers who were attacking and scoring from all areas of the court.
Moffat Sikwa’ae reopened scoring on the 25th minute after picking up a quick pass close to the Makira Ulawa goal mouth.
Lensn Bisili then added completed his hat trick with a shot from just past the half way mark. Makira Ulawa claimed a good part of ball possession but they could not translate it into goals.
Whenever they moved forward they were quickly crowded out by Marist defenders. In the end Marist were far superior and ended the game on a high with their record victory. The win also sends Marist to the top of Group A. - SIFF Media
[source: www.solomonstarnews.com]
Marist recorded the biggest win yet in the Our Telekom National Futsal Championship with their 14 – 2 victory against Makira Ulawa.
This all time high record set by KOSSA and Isabel Frigates where both teams won by 14 – 4 in competition Day 1.
Makira Ulawa played gallantly against Marist but the Honiara based side were too fast and skilful for them. Once again the tendency to hold the ball too long proved to be disastrous for Makira Ulawa.
They could have scored some more goals if they made more attempts to shoot.
Marist took some time to score but once they started there was no turning back. Their first came at 3 minutes 30 seconds and this was quickly followed by another one minute later.
Commins Menapi also played a role in the record win with his goal in the 13th minute set up by Lenson Bisili.
Makira Ulawa 2 consolation goals in the first half but that was about it for them as Marist wrapped up a stunning performance to lead by 7 – 2 at half time.
In the second half the traffic was all Marist’s way and they dominated and controlled the game.
Makira Ulawa had their work cut out for them in trying to limit the damage from the high flyers who were attacking and scoring from all areas of the court.
Moffat Sikwa’ae reopened scoring on the 25th minute after picking up a quick pass close to the Makira Ulawa goal mouth.
Lensn Bisili then added completed his hat trick with a shot from just past the half way mark. Makira Ulawa claimed a good part of ball possession but they could not translate it into goals.
Whenever they moved forward they were quickly crowded out by Marist defenders. In the end Marist were far superior and ended the game on a high with their record victory. The win also sends Marist to the top of Group A. - SIFF Media
[source: www.solomonstarnews.com]
School stages beauty show
TUESDAY, 23 MARCH 2010 13:36
ST. STEPHENS Community College, Pamua in Makira Ulawa Province will hold its 100 years centenary celebrations in October this year.
This is to commemorate the first 100 years since the school was established in 1910 when the first Anglican missionaries set foot on Pamua to establish a mission school.
To kick start the upcoming event, the staff and students staged a Beauty Pageant Show last Friday night, according to the Deputy Principal of the school, Mr Desmond Waita.
Mr Waita appealed to all parents, former Pamua students and teachers and friends to support the school in the upcoming event.
“Parents and former students living in Kirakira and Honiara are expected to watch out for this series if fundraising activities later this year,” he said
[source: www.solomonstarnews.com]
ST. STEPHENS Community College, Pamua in Makira Ulawa Province will hold its 100 years centenary celebrations in October this year.
This is to commemorate the first 100 years since the school was established in 1910 when the first Anglican missionaries set foot on Pamua to establish a mission school.
To kick start the upcoming event, the staff and students staged a Beauty Pageant Show last Friday night, according to the Deputy Principal of the school, Mr Desmond Waita.
Mr Waita appealed to all parents, former Pamua students and teachers and friends to support the school in the upcoming event.
“Parents and former students living in Kirakira and Honiara are expected to watch out for this series if fundraising activities later this year,” he said
[source: www.solomonstarnews.com]
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Letter by Attorney-General; "Waipora on TDMA Bill
Wantoks,
Just to give West Makirans a glimpse of how your MP is performing on the floor of Parliament, I am attaching a first hand observation by one of the leaders of Solomon Islands, the Attorney-General, commenting on Waipora's manner and level of debate in Parliament. Read the article and make your own observations.
Dega
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:01
DEAR EDITOR – The Parliament Bills and Legislation Committee discontinued its review of the Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill (TDMA) on Friday 5th March 2010 upon being informed that the Cabinet had resolved to withdraw the Bill to allow further time for more public consultations.
I listened to a short segment of the review on that day when the representatives of the local timber buyers appeared before the Committee.
I enjoyed listening to the witnesses who spoke about the world of timber marketing until I heard the familiar voice of Hon. Waipora.
The segment of the discussion revolved around the stated objects and reasons of the Bill upon an impromptu question by Hon. Oti. The objects and reasons are threefold, namely:
(a) to establish an authority for the purpose of timber development and marketing;
(b) to facilitate, promote and encourage down-stream processing of timber by communities;
(c) to ensure that communities get maximum benefit from their timber resources.
As I listened, I heard Hon. Waipora made defamatory remarks against the person(s) who drafted the Bill.
That would be the AG Chambers. That stunned me because the issues discussed at that Committee hearing were all policy issues, especially on timber marketing, and nothing turned on legal or legislative drafting issues.
Hon. Waipora remarks had no relevance at all to the productive discussion on the Bill.
Hon. Waipora can easily find better and relevant vocabularies in the English dictionary fitting for use by seasoned politicians and diplomats.
In a particular country, Parliament is literally translated as “House of the Wise”.
Our Parliamentary word, i.e Parliament, does not have the same translation, but nonetheless, it is expected that our MPs speak with wisdom, and so must find wisdom.
Hon. Waipora should have known by now that the AG Chambers does not deal with policy matters although it may, from time to time, be asked to advise on legal aspects of a policy.
In any event, I cannot see the need for a politician to make such thoughtless remarks against our Chambers or any public officer.
The relevant function of the Committee is to “review all draft legislation prepared for introduction into Parliament”.
That function does not give any member of the Committee any right at all to slander any person, whether a public officer or a member of the public.
If Hon. Waipora was of mind that the Parliamentary Privilege and Immunities enjoyed by our MPs gave him the right to make such remarks, may I inform him now that the ultimate object of such Privileges and Immunities is the survival of free institutions like Parliament.
The Privileges and Immunities enable the Parliament to carry out its functions effectively, hence ensures its survival.
Hon. Waipora’s remarks was neither vital to the effective performance of the Committee’s function nor the survival of the Committee.
The Parliamentary Privileges and Immunities have two aspects, namely, freedom of speech and freedom from impeachment or court proceedings.
He will, therefore, do well to know that the Privileges and Immunities are not rights to slander but rather protections against criminal prosecutions and civil suits.
The Privileges and Immunities are not swords or stones he could use to slaughter or stone anyone he likes.
On another matter, Hon. Waipora even told those who appeared before the Committee (local timber buyers representatives) that the Committee had power to stop the Bill from proceeding to Parliament.
I thought I heard another Committee member said that as well.
I do not know where the Committee derived the power from for the Parliamentary Standing Order 71 merely empowers the Committee to make a written report to Parliament on its observations and recommendations arising from its deliberations.
The Parliament can accept or reject the Committee’s report, or part of it, but the Committee has no power at all to stop the Bill from proceeding to Parliament.
The Committee will have to recommend an amendment to the Standing Order before it can have such power.
In the meantime, Hon. Waipora’s reading of the Standing Order is not only wrong but is also contrary to the statutory function of the Committee, i.e to make report to Parliament.
Hon. Waipora need not search in vain for such power now because the Cabinet had resolved on Thursday 4th March that the Bill be halted for further study and consultation.
The public need to know that the AG Chambers does not undertake public policy consultations but may attend if invited by a Ministry to explain a Bill to stakeholders consulted by the responsible Ministry.
Gabriel Suri
Attorney General
[source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/viewpoint/letters-to-the-editor/3702-waipora-on-tdma-bill]
Just to give West Makirans a glimpse of how your MP is performing on the floor of Parliament, I am attaching a first hand observation by one of the leaders of Solomon Islands, the Attorney-General, commenting on Waipora's manner and level of debate in Parliament. Read the article and make your own observations.
Dega
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:01
DEAR EDITOR – The Parliament Bills and Legislation Committee discontinued its review of the Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill (TDMA) on Friday 5th March 2010 upon being informed that the Cabinet had resolved to withdraw the Bill to allow further time for more public consultations.
I listened to a short segment of the review on that day when the representatives of the local timber buyers appeared before the Committee.
I enjoyed listening to the witnesses who spoke about the world of timber marketing until I heard the familiar voice of Hon. Waipora.
The segment of the discussion revolved around the stated objects and reasons of the Bill upon an impromptu question by Hon. Oti. The objects and reasons are threefold, namely:
(a) to establish an authority for the purpose of timber development and marketing;
(b) to facilitate, promote and encourage down-stream processing of timber by communities;
(c) to ensure that communities get maximum benefit from their timber resources.
As I listened, I heard Hon. Waipora made defamatory remarks against the person(s) who drafted the Bill.
That would be the AG Chambers. That stunned me because the issues discussed at that Committee hearing were all policy issues, especially on timber marketing, and nothing turned on legal or legislative drafting issues.
Hon. Waipora remarks had no relevance at all to the productive discussion on the Bill.
Hon. Waipora can easily find better and relevant vocabularies in the English dictionary fitting for use by seasoned politicians and diplomats.
In a particular country, Parliament is literally translated as “House of the Wise”.
Our Parliamentary word, i.e Parliament, does not have the same translation, but nonetheless, it is expected that our MPs speak with wisdom, and so must find wisdom.
Hon. Waipora should have known by now that the AG Chambers does not deal with policy matters although it may, from time to time, be asked to advise on legal aspects of a policy.
In any event, I cannot see the need for a politician to make such thoughtless remarks against our Chambers or any public officer.
The relevant function of the Committee is to “review all draft legislation prepared for introduction into Parliament”.
That function does not give any member of the Committee any right at all to slander any person, whether a public officer or a member of the public.
If Hon. Waipora was of mind that the Parliamentary Privilege and Immunities enjoyed by our MPs gave him the right to make such remarks, may I inform him now that the ultimate object of such Privileges and Immunities is the survival of free institutions like Parliament.
The Privileges and Immunities enable the Parliament to carry out its functions effectively, hence ensures its survival.
Hon. Waipora’s remarks was neither vital to the effective performance of the Committee’s function nor the survival of the Committee.
The Parliamentary Privileges and Immunities have two aspects, namely, freedom of speech and freedom from impeachment or court proceedings.
He will, therefore, do well to know that the Privileges and Immunities are not rights to slander but rather protections against criminal prosecutions and civil suits.
The Privileges and Immunities are not swords or stones he could use to slaughter or stone anyone he likes.
On another matter, Hon. Waipora even told those who appeared before the Committee (local timber buyers representatives) that the Committee had power to stop the Bill from proceeding to Parliament.
I thought I heard another Committee member said that as well.
I do not know where the Committee derived the power from for the Parliamentary Standing Order 71 merely empowers the Committee to make a written report to Parliament on its observations and recommendations arising from its deliberations.
The Parliament can accept or reject the Committee’s report, or part of it, but the Committee has no power at all to stop the Bill from proceeding to Parliament.
The Committee will have to recommend an amendment to the Standing Order before it can have such power.
In the meantime, Hon. Waipora’s reading of the Standing Order is not only wrong but is also contrary to the statutory function of the Committee, i.e to make report to Parliament.
Hon. Waipora need not search in vain for such power now because the Cabinet had resolved on Thursday 4th March that the Bill be halted for further study and consultation.
The public need to know that the AG Chambers does not undertake public policy consultations but may attend if invited by a Ministry to explain a Bill to stakeholders consulted by the responsible Ministry.
Gabriel Suri
Attorney General
[source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/viewpoint/letters-to-the-editor/3702-waipora-on-tdma-bill]
Mbokonavera murder case moved to March 22 Wednesday,
Wantoks,
As you may remember, early this year a man from Tetere, in Makira was murdered by thugs in Honiara. Reported below is an update of the murder trial...
Solomon Star, 17 March 2010 13:40
THE men accused of the murder at Mbokonavera, Honiara, early this year, were further remanded to appear again in court on March 22.
Henry Gwao and co-accused Isaac Kiriau are both charged with murder that allegedly occurred on the night of February 2 this year at the Mbokonavera junction.
Both appeared on Monday but their cases were further adjourned as their lawyers have just been served with the disclosures and need time for instructions before pleas can be entered.
The matter was adjourned to March 22 by Principal Magistrate Steve Wilson.
Both accused were further remanded.
Anderson Kesaka from the Pubic Solicitor’s Office is representing Gwao while his colleague Hubert Fugui appears for Kiriau.
By ASSUMPTA PIVA
As you may remember, early this year a man from Tetere, in Makira was murdered by thugs in Honiara. Reported below is an update of the murder trial...
Solomon Star, 17 March 2010 13:40
THE men accused of the murder at Mbokonavera, Honiara, early this year, were further remanded to appear again in court on March 22.
Henry Gwao and co-accused Isaac Kiriau are both charged with murder that allegedly occurred on the night of February 2 this year at the Mbokonavera junction.
Both appeared on Monday but their cases were further adjourned as their lawyers have just been served with the disclosures and need time for instructions before pleas can be entered.
The matter was adjourned to March 22 by Principal Magistrate Steve Wilson.
Both accused were further remanded.
Anderson Kesaka from the Pubic Solicitor’s Office is representing Gwao while his colleague Hubert Fugui appears for Kiriau.
By ASSUMPTA PIVA
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