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Saitala warns candidates

All candidates who contested this year’s National General Election have until this Saturday 20th July to file their Statement of Account or face hefty fine spelt out by the law. This is a strong warning from the Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala.

16 Jul 2019

Government
Wale calls on Govt to fix Honiara water issue
It is totally unacceptable that the capital city of a country should go without water for an extended period. It is especially deplorable when mismanagement is involved. Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa, Hon.
9 Jul 2019
Government
Provincial election results out
Results and counting for the nationwide Provincial election is now currently underway. Western province now has new provincial members for wards 18 and 25, South Rendova and Noro respectively.
14 Jun 2019
Government
Our new Governor General is Rev. David Vunagi
Solomon Islands has a new Governor General. He is Reverend David Vunagi, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, and also becoming the first Governor General hailing from Isabel Province.
6 Jun 2019
Honiara City
Mamae elected as new Honiara Mayor
Honiara City Council (HCC) now has a new Mayor-elect. After the counting of votes this afternoon, City Clerk, Charles Kelly officially declared Councilor Wilson Mamae as the Mayor-elect for Honiara City.
4 Jun 2019
Government
DCGA launches 100 days policy, Sogavare promises
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has launched its First 100- DAYS Policy Framework yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel. The 100 days agenda represents the collective priorities of the four coalition Parties that form the DCGA said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
1 Jun 2019
Honiara City
Honiara City Council election results out
The Honiara City Council has declared winning councillors for its 11 wards. The elected councillors include Solomon Saii Leonard for Panatina ward, Luciano Sade for Vuhokesa ward, Robert Oge for Kukum ward, Reginald Ngati for Vura ward and Clement Terewauri for Mataniko ward.
24 May 2019
Corruption
29 petition cases filed
The High Court has received a total of twenty nine petition cases as deadline to file election petitions closed at 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. High Court Registry confirmed, petitions were filed against Hon.
21 May 2019
Honiara City
Respect the rule of law: Varley
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is calling on the Honiara public to respect the rule of law on the outcome of the civil case action between Hon. Mathew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and OUR Party. The civil case number 238 of 2019, will continue at the High Court on a later date.
13 May 2019
Government
11th Parliament first meeting on Wednesday
The first meeting of the 11th Parliament is set for Wednesday this week, confirms the Office of the Clerk to the National Parliament. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare sets the date for the first meeting.
13 May 2019
Elections
SIEC yet to receive campaign expenses
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has yet to receive campaign expenses from candidates who contested the recent National General Elections.
10 May 2019
Court
First election petition case filed
The first election petition case following this year’s National General Elections has been filed at the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The Civil Case number 254 of 2019 was filed by Petitioner, Harry Philip who contested the Lau/Mbaelelea constituency seat in last month’s election. Mr.
7 May 2019
Government
High court adjourns Wale vs Soga case
The High Court has further adjourned the Civil case number 238 of 2019 between Hon. Matthew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to 17 May 2019. The case was listed for mention and direction before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. In court today, Hon.
2 May 2019
Honiara City
Police warn againts threats
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns, any person found guilty of using threats can be charged under the country’s Penal Code. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner for Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said following their intelligence gathering, they are concerned that certain individuals…
30 Apr 2019
China
SI still with Taiwan: PM
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) said, the country’s foreign policy is continually being developed. Answering an SIBC question about Solomon Islands foreign relations with ROC, Taiwan under his leadership, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, the Status Quo was…
30 Apr 2019
Government
No riot deaths : Varley
Police commissioner Matthew Varley refuted claims that there were loss of lives during the rioting events on Wednesday. This was also in response to claims that a civilian died on Wednesday night as a result of the rioting, which was mainly circulated through social media. Mr.
26 Apr 2019
Government
High court adjourns Sogavare’s case
The High Court has adjourned the case on the legality of Manasseh Sogavare’s candidate for Prime Minister to Thursday next week. The case appeared for mention before Deputy Chief Justice Francis Mwanesalua at the High Court this morning. In Court today, Tim Mathews from Brisbane representing Hon.
26 Apr 2019
Government
New cancer vaccine set to be introduced next month
Cervical cancer cases may be prevented and reduced in the future as a new vaccine is set to be introduced next month. The Human papilloma virus or HPV vaccine will be introduced around the country on 15 May 2019.
26 Apr 2019
Government
50 arrests, numbers injured in PM election aftermath
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are ontop of the current security situation in Honiara, and the situation is now under control Commissioner Varley said, RSIPF have been busy last night responding to continuing isolated pockets of disturbances particularly around East Honiara to Henderson…
25 Apr 2019
Government
Maelanga calls for peace
The member of parliament for East Malaita and one of the country’s prominent politician has called for calmness and peace after yesterday’s events after the Prime Minister’s election. Hon.
25 Apr 2019