The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says it has completed all preparations for the National General Election on Wednesday. Eight hundred and sixty seven Polling Stations will open around the country tomorrow morning, ready for more than 287,000 registered voters to cast their votes.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has appealed to voters to be responsible and to vote wisely come election day on Wednesday. Chair of FSII, Redley Raramo told SIBC News Solomon Islands is at a crucial point or in critical condition.
Election preparation is progressing well for all of the Central Islands Province constituencies. SIBC’s Fred Osifelo reports from Tulagi, the Returning Officer for Ngella, John Rapemora says election preparation schedules are progressing well ahead of Wednesday’s election.
More than 50 participants from about 30 polling stations across the Ngella constituency are currently attending a two-day training which is being held at two different locations in the constituency.
An inter-denomination group, the Solomon Islands National House of prayer, will be holding a night and day prayer gatherings starting tomorrow evening. An elder of the group, Joseph Ori says that the group will be holding its first prayer vigil tomorrow night and during Election Day, November 19.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says this week’s elections will be peaceful if everybody works together. Solomon Islands goes to the Polls this Wednesday, November 19. Commissioner Prendergast made the statement last Thursday whilst announcing police preparations for Wednesday’s elections.
Commonwealth Election observers will be watching out for issues of freedom in relation to casting ballots during this week’s elections. A total of eleven observers will be deployed to various locations in Malaita, Western, Isabel, Central and Guadalcanal Provinces to observe activities at polling…
Election materials for Guadalcanal Province will be dispatched to all constituencies as of tomorrow. Guadalcanal Election Manager Enley Sade told SIBC News,Polling Officers have collected all election materials and will transport them to all Guadalcanal constituencies tomorrow.
People of West Kwaio Constituency are serious about electing their leader for the next four years. Free lancer, Vincent Obimae reports from West Kwaio, constituents are very vocal about the quality of leadership they wish to elect into the next house.
The Border Task Force Committee has again called on the Government to settle its member’s entitlements, saying current delay tactics will not deter the taskforce from pursuing their payment.
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia says the mission of the church is to listen to the needs of the very ordinary people. Archbishop David Vunagi made the statement during the opening of the Anglican Church of Melanesia’s 14th Synod Meeting recently.
Western United Football Club has maintained it’s top position in the Telekom S-League table after defeating Hana FC four-nill at Lawson Tama yesterday. The win helps Western United to stay on top of the Telekom S-League table with 22 points, followed by Solomon Warriors with 18 points and Real…
The High Court has ruled that the Political Parties Integrity Act does not breach constitutional rights of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party. The Democratic Party had sought High Court clarification on if the Act contravenes the Solomon Islands Constitution in some of its sections.
The outcome of the High Court decision on the case challenging the constitutionality of the Political Parties Integrity Act (PPIA) will not affect the national general elections. Attorney General Billy Titiulu made the comments.
The Law Reform Commission has a new Chair. The Commission has been without a head since 2009, after the former Chair, Sir Frank Kabui was elected Governor General.
Justice Stephen Pallaras has been officially farewelled by the judiciary family in the Solomon Islands – all of whom commended Justice Pallaras for his contribution to delivering justice in Solomon Islands.
High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras says women organisations in Solomon Islands can be more effective if they combine and work together. Justice Pallaras made the statement at his official farewell ceremony at the High Court Friday.
The Commonwealth election observers will be independent and impartial in observing the national general election next week according to the Group Chair Sir Mekere Morauta. Chair Morauta made the assurance in a media conference yesterday.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has opened for the first time in Solomon Islands, a new Information Kiosk. The Commission confirms, voters who have questions about what to do on Election Day can get help from the SIEC by visiting the Voter information Kiosk, located on the ground…
Solomon Airlines has released its new Northern Winter timetable to be effective next Monday. The Airlines today says, domestic flights have increased to ports with much needed services such as Choiseul and Rennell province to further meet it’s mandates to serve the people.
