The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has set December 9th for the election of the Prime Minister by virtue of section 33 (1) of the Constitution. Sir Frank today issued a notice to all MP-elects to convene a meeting of the Members of Parliament for the purpose of electing a Prime Minister.
Solomon Islands has experienced its highest ever voter turnout, with almost 90 percent of all registered voters casting a ballot during the November 19 National General Election.
The Registrar of the Political Parties Integrity Commission, Calvin Ziru says, chairman of the Commission is having a dialogue with the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui over Political Parties coalition by Tuesday, latest.
Candidates for the Honiara City Council election have until this Wednesday, 3rd December to withdraw their candidacy. Returning Officer Alphonsus Pero explains, candidates wishing to withdraw will have to notify the Returning Officer in writing the reasons for their withdrawal.
All votes cast in the 2014 National General Election are being kept under tight security to ensure the secrecy of the vote. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission explains after counting was completed in each constituency, ballot boxes were packaged and sent back to Honiara where they will be…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is again calling for respect from the public during the process of electing a new Prime Minister. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast made the call during his media conference in Honiara today.
Australian Federal Member of Parliament for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, has congratulated the people of Solomon Islands for a successful election last week. Ms Claydon was part of the Australian High Commission team observing the elections in and around Auki township in Malaita Province.
Former Finance Minister and the runner up in the South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari Constituency, Francis Zama has confirmed he is lodging an Election Petition against the win of Danny Philip.
Election Manager in Makira Ulawa Province, Gilbert Tabihau says they are happy with the outcome of the 2014 National General Election. Mr Tabihau told SIBC News even though the voter system this year is a new type of system, the elections in the province was peaceful.
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, the Most Reverend David Vunagi has congratulated the 50 members of Parliament for their recent election victory. Most Reverend Vunagi told SIBC News today nation also pray for the MPs as they lead the country for the next four years.
The Electoral Commission has a reform program for the 2018 National Elections. Chief Electoral Officer Polycarp Haununu told reporters at a media conference this week, the reform program will include pre-polling.
For all constituencies across Malaita Province the results have been the same except for Lau Baelelea whose new comer Mae’ue Augustine Auga has unseated his predecessor Walter Folotalu.
Christopher Akwitau, an Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for Central Kwara’ae says his recent involvement in the national general election process has been a great learning experience.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands has congratulated the Solomon Islands people, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for conducting a fair, free and peaceful National General Election on 19 November 2014.
The Solomon Islands police are stepping up operations in Honiara ahead of the Prime Ministers election, due to be held in early December. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the statement as the new members of Parliament prepare for the formation of a new…
The Western Provincial Government has applauded its people for maintaining peace during the national general election period. Acting Premier, Wayne Maepio says the behaviour and actions of the people indicate their desire for meaningfully participation in the democratic process. Mr.
Central Islands Provincial Premier Stanley Manetiva has congratulated the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ngella and Savo Rusell Constituencies. Bartholomew Parapolo is MP-elect for Ngella, while the incumbent for Savo Russell Dickson Mua retained the constituency’s seat.
New MP-elect for West Makira Derick Manuari has acknowledged the people of West Makira constituency for their trust and confidence in electing him into parliament. Manuari has contested and won the West Makira constituency seat against rival – incumbent Dick Ha’amori.
The alcohol ban will be lifted at midnight tomorrow. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast issued the reminder of the ban today, saying it is still in force until it is lifted tomorrow at midnight. Mr Prendergast says people must observe the ban until it is lifted.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the cooperation of communities with Police has resulted in a successful security operation during the National General Elections. The Police Commissioner acknowledged the success of the elections at a media conference this morning.
