Heartening to read today :
NOTE to all - as of Friday , the long- awaited anti- corruption legislation was passed through the Solomon Islands parliament and has become Law as of last week .
Overdue . But hugely significant. ( stalled through last year - to point, that finally the majority of Govt parliamentarians ‘crossed the floor ‘ and voted with the rag- tag opposition to oust the standing government. )
This significantly held back & has hurt Axiom shareholders - although medium to longterm is very very good .
**Corruption was the main blight within the SI government and public service .
The country is now opened up considerably this year as a result of the new government which reformed - foreign nations returned , since the end of last year .
Axiom and Isabel , we as shareholders!! further diluted ! this last 12mths . This due to the need for ongoing operating finance while expected Mining licence did not eventuate last year! .. until this half year .
Axiom is now in that best position that we long envisaged and hoped for - Plus additionally holds tenement D .
**The ‘entire ‘ Isabel Nickel province . **
Everyone, Market wise— likely just got worn out on (doubt - these extra many years ) - although fundamentally still so huge .
Everyone felt angry , frustrated and all in between - as shareprice deflated to where is , Plus add some ‘shorting ‘ !? - to this scenario .
The Solomons must -and is progressing .
Our Australian government and all of Us as taxpayers are in there, providing incredible support in the Solomons , contributing hugely .
The New laws - mean -
1. it is now a Criminal offence - to accept bribes !
Or
2. To profit in any way materially or in kind, from favours , as result of a person’s position in public office or trusted position.
* is Law now -is Criminal .
Passed through SI parliament fully .
Also today - read - that the position of the Personal Secretary for the Minister for Mines and Rural electrication - has been vacant , for over 6 mths .
And - Last week , commencing employment as of Monday this week - a highly qualified, educated forner Mines and Resources advisor to PM - has taken up appointment . He is highly keen and highly respected , as a man of integrity and high education and experience- holds PhD etc .
So :
The new PS - to Mines minister is now working with the Solomon Islands Mines minister .
‘What a country ‘ you may say ~ though it is their country to run .
“Good people still rise to the Top . “
In a small country one’s reputation precedes you. .
Axiom - and why I am invested - has acted , and conducted in an ethical manner .
No cheap tricks or money handover .
It is the ONLY way .
And this is what the people want . Trust is everything. Integrity longterm .
The last 10 years will dim into history? Though been painful.
Is actually still very exciting to me that the little company that ‘could ‘ ~ will mine , and are accepted within and committed to the SI , and with the Isabel Province Landowners .
Life goes on a long ,long time .
Unfortunately Rome not built in a day, nor Isabel Nickel developements !
I hold and am strong.
I think we have a relatively small band - of unconnected actually , very rugged Holders here .
**If people clearly , think - of the next year , to three - how huge a contrast will it be at last , and the re- rate , can see ?
There is no other way . Can’t force anything .
But is always complex - at the last final haul stage.
Thoughts with Management with whatever they are nutting through ! No news - is good news , else we must be informed . They’ve announced all is progressing .
Axiom have a significant team of people - some outstanding in Nickel Laterite developement, and mine developement, working with now camp of wonderful local men - at San Jorge - readying to mine .
This has been the SI .
*Only reason - Hence the sp .
I am willing to trust in a significant alliance , that will be important for the Solomons and Australia longterm - over all African countries investment , Asian other , or even Nth America ( for small cap companies ).
This is entirely my personal decision and view .
I think this is It . It has been far from easy , and a long 8 years .
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“ SISAC applauds gazette of Anti-Corruption and Whistle-Blowers Protection acts
HONIARA, TUES 11 DEC 2018 -- The Solomon Islands Social Accountability Coalition (SISAC) has welcomed the gazetting of the Anti-Corruption and Whistle-Blowers Protection acts, describing it an important milestone in the country’s fight against corruption.
SISAC members joined the Anti-Corruption Day parade on Monday where Prime Minister Rick Hou officially announced the landmark legislations with an allocated budget of $6.1 million for its commenced implementation.
“On behalf of SISAC and citizens of this country, we would like to thank and applaud Prime Minister Rick Hou, his government and all stakeholders involved in overseeing this incredible milestone that has given Solomon Islanders renewed hope in our ongoing fight against corruption,” says SISAC spokesperson Jennifer Wate of Development Service Exchange (DSE).
“SISAC strives to see transparency and accountability from our leaders and the government. On this day [Monday] the government and our leaders in Parliament deserve our full acknowledgement for fulfilling their promise to bring the anti-corruption bill into an act.”
SISAC also recognizes the efforts of other civil society organisations, particularly Transparency Solomon Islands who despite difficult situations over the past years, tirelessly advocated the need for an anti-corruption law and pressured the government into its fruition.
Mrs Wate says while the new legislations have the full effect of enforcement, it comes back to the people, workers in the public and private sectors, stakeholders, organisations, CSOs and the government to work together in its implementation.
The coalition commits to continue in its efforts to monitor the Anti-Corruption and Whistle-Blowers Protection commencement and calls for the public’s support toward the new legislations.
SISAC is made up of members; Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT), Development Services Exchange (DSE), Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII), Young Women’s Parliamentary Group (YWPG), Solomon Islands National Scouts Association (SINSA), Honiara Youth Council (HYC), National Youth Congress (NYC), Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) and Oxfam in Solomon Islands (OiSI).
SISAC aims to promote inclusive development and enhance democratic governance and accountability among government and civil society institution in Solomon Islands.”
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