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TRANSPARENCY SOLOMON ISLANDS
Friday, September 03, 2010 9:29 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) supports the call by the Chairperson of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC), Emmanuel Kouhota, that leaders, particularly Members of Parliament, must avoid putting themselves in situations that give rise to conflicts of interest.
"Where a political leader is in such a position, it will be interpreted negatively by the general public as a compromise to the principles of good leadership," TSI said in a statement. "As stated by the chairperson of the LCC, a conflict of interest situation may arise in cases where the public perceives it as such, regardless of whether it is actual or not." Public concern has now been strongly aroused by the Prime Minister's appointment of a well-known logging operator Hon. Bodo Detke as Minister of Forests and several other appointments in the new Cabinet. Other forthcoming...
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Politics
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:31 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands says the recent accident involving deputy PNG high commissioner and his wife is not a big issue to the anti-corruption body.
Ellison Gauwane from TSI says however it is of a concern because the diplomat is a prominent person where people in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands look up to as a leader. Mr. Guawane say it is sad to read and hear about the dimplomat's accident which media reports claim could be the result of domestic violence. Mr. Gauwane says despite problems at homes or at work places, it is important that leaders maintain their integrity. Copyright © 2010 The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights...
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Economy
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:56 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands, TSI, has labeled the Government irresponsible for its decision to simply warn an Asian logging company that tried to export round logs illegally.
TSI stated that the latest decision by the Government "only to warn and not to take any action against the Asian logging company, Chung Sol, is irresponsible and a blatant disregard for national rules and regulations." "The Government through the Ministry of Forests should not pursue a lenient approach and compromise their position against companies that breach their licenses and act in contravention of forestry laws," TSI said in a statement. TSI said that Chung Sol's attempt to export seven containers of logs using a milling license and to conceal the shipments of...
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Economy
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:20 AM
Today marks the United Nations World Anti-Corruption Day.
World Anti-Corruption Day is a time for political leaders, governments, legal bodies and lobby groups around the world to work together against corruption by promoting the day to weed out corruption. To mark the day, the Anti-corruption Watchdog Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is requesting that all drivers to honk their horns at 12 midday for 5 seconds today to show your support in the fight against corruption. Corruption is prevalent in the country and is a hindrance to development. In the 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) launched by Transparency...
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Economy
Friday, October 16, 2009 2:18 PM
The Solomon Islands anti-corruption organisation, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI), has elected a new Executive Officer, Mr Ellison Gauwane.
TSI welcomes Mr Gauwane and believes he is well equipped to continue the good work begun by former Executive Officer, Mrs Jean Tafoa, who completed her contract in early July. Mr. Gauwane hails from the Malaita Province and has a strong background in the area of Finance and Development. He has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of the South Pacific (USP). Previously, he worked with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands and the Australian and New Zealand Banking Services as Risk Compliance Officer. Mr. Gauwane is passionate about fighting...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:16 PM
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) considers the decision by Finance Minister Snyder Rini to release the Asian tugboat to the owner to be a misuse of discretionary powers provided by the law
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Friday, August 14, 2009 12:16 PM
Chairman of Transparency Solomon Islands, Bob Pollard, says whilst the demands of trade unions for salary and COLA increases are understandable, the country could face total break down if everyone takes on the same kind of behaviour as MPs
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Monday, August 03, 2009 11:55 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government and RAMSI which paves the way for a series of national consultative workshops by the Anti-Corruption Taskforce.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:56 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands, TSI, calls for transparency in the submissions made to the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission, PEC
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:17 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands, TSI, calls for a complete review of the Parliamentary entitlements along with the composition of the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission, PEC, to reflect true independence
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Monday, July 27, 2009 8:53 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands says the proposed Forgiveness Bill may in fact set the country's healing process back
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:45 AM
The increase in parliamentary entitlements is "inappropriate, unjustified and unaffordable"
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:42 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands, TSI, in its ongoing efforts to raise people's awareness on corruption, is hosting a Free Public Lecture today at 5pm at the Star Events Conference Room, Tongs Building.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:31 AM
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has expressed its gratitude to colleagues, family, friends and admirers of the late Augustine Floyd Fatai for the support received in nominating the late Mr Fatai for the Transparency International Integrity Award.
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Friday, February 13, 2009 12:00 PM
Transparency Solomon Islands, T-S-I, has commended the government for its commitment to create an Anti-Corruption Task Force
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Monday, December 15, 2008 7:39 AM
Public Support on World Anti-Corruption Overwhelms Organiser
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:35 PM
RAMSI to Help Fight Against Corruption in the Solomons
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:11 AM
Dr. Sir Peter Joins Fight Against Corruption
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Monday, December 08, 2008 8:32 AM
Anti-Corruption Walk in Honiara
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Monday, December 08, 2008 7:36 AM
Dr. Sir Peter to Speak on Corruption
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Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:25 PM
TSI Commends Appointment of New Ombudsman
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Friday, April 04, 2008 1:23 PM
Transparency Solomon Islands Changes Executive Officer
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Monday, February 11, 2008 10:50 AM
Sikua Fights to Reduce Corruption in Solomons: Pollard
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Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:54 AM
New Prime Minister Should Put A Stop to Expensive Political Advisers
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:35 AM
No Need for Government Candidate: CEO Transparency Solomon Islands
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Friday, November 16, 2007 9:20 AM
Unions Call on PM to Step Down
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Friday, November 02, 2007 1:17 PM
PM should Appear before Commission of Inquiry: Tuhanuku
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:27 PM
Transparency SI Delegation Leaves for Bali
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