The 50 parliamentary seats have been filled after their representatives have been declared in the recent joint election. 40 of the newly elected Members contested as party candidates while the number of Independent elected MPs now is 10 as a candidate who contested as Independent confirmed an…
By Simon Tavake As of April 18th, one day following the election day until 1pm PM this afternoon, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has officially recorded a total of 171,716 ballot papers that have been counted. Of these, 415 have been rejected.
By Simon Tavake The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has clarified that the slow pace of the counting process is due to the double counting for both the Provincial/Honiara City Council and the National elections.
By Simon Tavake Solomon Islanders have demonstrated the spirit of elections in this year’s Joint Election, according to observations made by an International Election Observer Group known as The Group of 7 Plus (G7+).
By Sharon Nanau Women in East Are’Are constituency in Malaita province have called for better health services amidst the elections. Mary Rihumane from Arakao village said despite having Masupa clinic in their area, the travelling distance to the clinic is still far.
By Alfred Pagepitu Stringer/Reporter Western Province In an effort to ensure security and orderliness ahead of tomorrow’s counting, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Correctional officers and Assistance Defence Force have taken charge of controlling the entrance points to the counting…
By Simon Tavake More than one hundred Tendered Ballot Papers were issued to voters by some Presiding Officers during yesterday’s election across the country. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi confirmed this during the election general update this afternoon.
By Ian Kaukui in Lata Seal shortage has delayed counting of ballot boxes for Nende Constituency to tomorrow. Election Manager for Temotu Province, Elvis Kekegolo told SIBC News that they were not able to do the verification process due to the shortage of seals.
By Alex Dadamu in Choiseul province 13 ballot boxes from polling stations in East Choiseul Constituency are being kept overnight at Pangoe. The ballot boxes will be transported to Taro early tomorrow morning, around 7 am.
By Alex Dadamu in Taro For first time voter Lloyd Waikera, casting his ballot paper today means choosing a representative in Parliament who can support youths with innovative initiatives.
By Fredrick Kusu The 2024 joint election kicks off in Solomon Islands. Voters are now heading to polling stations to cast their ballots. Polling opens at 7am and will close at 4pm in the evening. More than a million ballot papers are distributed to each polling station for the joint election.
By Sharon Nanau in Afio As the country prepares to head to the polls tomorrow, concerns on having to travel far distances to vote was raised by some women in South Malaita and East Are’Are.
By Andrea Ma’ahanua The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat reaffirms its commitment to observing the Joint Election in Solomon Islands. MSG Secretariat Observer Mission Team Leader, Jeanette Bolenga made the assurance during an interview with SIBC News today.
By Alfred Pagepitu Stringer/Reporter Western Province With just one day remaining before the polls, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Assistance Defense Force have implemented a heightened police presence in the outskirts of Western and Choisuel provinces as part of their joint…
By Fredrick Kusu/SIEC A campaign blackout is currently enforced in Solomon Islands ahead of the polling day tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April). Reporting and promotion of all campaign related materials is now prohibited starting midnight last night.
By Alex Dadamu in Taro Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Choiseul Province, Inspector Elliot Ngili has assured the people of Choiseul province of a strong police presence at polling stations across the three constituencies in the province.
By Alex Dadamu in Taro Polling officials for the Northwest Choiseul Constituency have concluded four days of training today, ahead of the polls on Wednesday, April 17.
By Alfred Pagepitu Stringer/Reporter Western Province Gizo experienced an electrifying atmosphere as the final parade of all candidates took place, with voters marching to rally behind their preferred representatives.
Alfred Pagepitu Stringer/Reporter Western Province All the ballot kits and boxes have been successfully transported to all polling stations in the Western Province.
By Linton Kere in Kirakira Voters in Makira Province are making their way from Kirakira to their respective constituencies ahead of the polling day on April 17th.
