The United Democratic Party has announced it is fielding 45 candidates in the upcoming national general elections. The party with it’s candidates is committed to making sectoral and fundamental reforms in the country.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission will publish a full list of candidates this week. The Electoral Commission yesterday announced that a total of 443 candidates has been nominated to contest the November 19 National General Election.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has announced that a total of 443 candidates have been nominated to contest the national general elections next month A statement from the Electoral Commission today said this is the total number of candidates received at the closure of nominations 4:30 pm…
A community policing officer in West Are’are, Peter Waikiri has called on all eligible voters of the Constituency to respect the democratic rights of all intending candidates who are conducting their political campaigns in the constituency.
The National Council of Women has formed a partnership with the Electoral Commission to provide leadership training and civic education to people in the communities.
Guadalcanal and Honiara have gone ahead of other constituencies to draw names for the ballot order for its constituencies. Staged yesterday and witnessed by election officials at the National Museum in Honiara, the draw was done after nominations closed at 4:30pm yesterday.
The Electoral Commission has passed a resolution to review out of constituency voting in next year’s electoral legislative reform process. The Commission had met on Monday to discuss the possibility of casting an ‘out of constituency’ ballot.
Nominations for Intending Candidates for the National General Elections has closed at 4:30pm today. The Electoral Commission Office told SIBC News the Commission is now in the process to compile the list of candidates and will announce the final names of candidates as soon as the list is finalised.
Over 20 women have been registered to contest the National General Elections next month. Women in Leadership Desk Officer at the National Council of Women, Casper Fa’asala confirmed to SIBC News today, a total of 26 women paid their registration fees to date.
Former politician, Alfred Sasako, has renewed his call for Constituency Voter Booths to be set up in Honiara. In a statement yesterday, Mr Sasako said having Constituency Voter Booths in Honiara is a win-win situation for voters and intending candidates.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) says it will ensure there is performance and actions in peoples lives. Party President the Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made the statement while launching the party in Honiara yesterday.
The Provincial Assembly Member for Ghaobata Ward, also intending candidate for the North Guadalcanal seat, has denied reports that he criticised other candidates during his campaign. Mr Panga also described the reports as misleading.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) has launched its policy manifesto this afternoon in Honiara. In its manifesto, SIPRA says it aims to empower all Solomon Islanders in six major development areas.
More than 200 people have attended a meeting at the National Museum Auditorium aimed at briefing intending candidates ahead of the National General Election next month.
Over a 150 police officers have received certification on Public Order Management (POM) from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The Training was designed to upgrade the response capabilities of the response team during the coming general election.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are now fully trained in Public Order Management (POM) for next month’s General Elections. This follows a demonstration staged by police officers, using live ammunition and riot gear at Hell’s Point compound East of Honiara today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says it is remaining vigilant in the lead up to the country’s election in November. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told a press conference last Thursday, the Police are expecting some disturbances during the election but they remain vigilant to deal…
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has issued a strong warning to Guadalcanal people to use their best judgement when they cast their ballots in the coming elections.
A student studying at the Ruavatu Secondary School in North Guadalcanal has called on intending candidates of the constituency to initiate better ways to provide quality education for the province’s young population.
The People First Party has launched its first National Campaign today at the National Museum Auditorium. The party’s motto is ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the party’s vision and strategies for Solomon Islands stretches out to 2050.
