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SIEC says elections are fair, responding to Corruption Perception Index

Ian Kaukui The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) said the country’s election process is conducted fairly under the law and is not corrupt. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi made the statement following the recent Corruption Perception Index report launched by Transparency…

13 Feb 2026

Election Observers
Solomon Islands leads g7+ Election Observation Mission to Guinea- Bissau, West Africa
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s (SIEC) Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Ms. Christina Mitini, led the g7+ Election Observation Mission to the Presidential and Early Legislative Elections in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.
29 Nov 2025
Elections
Successful Pre-Poll Day for West Guadalcanal By-Election
By Jimmy Nolan The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission successfully conducted a pre-poll for its officials who will be working during the West Guadalcanal by-election this Wednesday. The pre-poll was conducted at the Hulavu pre-poll station today.
2 Jun 2025
Elections
SIEC PREPARES FOR TANDAI WARD BY-ELECTION ON WEDNESDAY
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) is well prepared for the Guadalcanal Tandai Ward By-Election on Wednesday 13th 2024. This was confirmed by Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi.
12 Nov 2024
Elections
5 to contest Tandai Ward By-Election
By Alex Dadamu The nomination period for Guadalcanal’s’ Tandai Ward Provincial Assembly by-election closed at 4 PM this afternoon. Returning Officer, Joseph Sua told SIBC News that five candidates consisting of four males and a female have been nominated . The contesting candidates are Mr.
2 Oct 2024
Duidui Provincial Assembly Ward Election is set for tomorrow
Duidui Ward in South Guadalcanal Constituency, Guadalcanal Province is set for tomorrow’s Election Day. Polls will begin at 7am till 4 pm. A total of six candidates will be contesting in the election.
15 Jul 2024
Elections
Submit campaign expense reports or face the law: SIEO CEO
Candidates who contested the 2024 Joint Elections are strongly advised to submit their campaign related expense reports in accordance with the Electoral Act and the Provincial Assemblies and Honiara City Council Electoral regulations 2024.
4 Jul 2024
Elections
Lesson learnt next: SIEC anticipates Observer Reports for post-election review
By Simon Tavake The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) will be conducting its lesson ‘lesson learnt’ program once reports from Observer Mission teams are made available.
25 Apr 2024
Elections
Accuracy is important, it is not a race: SIEC clarifies slow counting of ballot papers
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.
20 Apr 2024
Elections
Police tightens security in Gizo ahead of counting
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…
18 Apr 2024
Elections
Polling day in Solomon Islands
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.
17 Apr 2024
Elections
Police enhance visibility in Western province ahead of polling day
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…
16 Apr 2024
Elections
Solomon Islands under campaign blackout
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.
16 Apr 2024
Elections
Final Rally Parade in Gizo: A Heat Display of Support
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.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
Election kits and ballot papers for Western province will be ready before polling day
Alfred Pagepitu Stringer/Reporter Western Province All the ballot kits and boxes have been successfully transported to all polling stations in the Western Province.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
HCC observes breaches to float permits
Candidates and political parties contesting the 2024 joint election in Solomon Islands took to the street of Honiara today to stage their final campaign through float parade ahead of the 24 hours campaign blackout starting at 12am tonight.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
Polling officials for South Malaita ready for polling day
By Sharon Nanau in Afio Polling Officials for Small Malaita Constituency are undergoing their final briefing at Maka Community High School in South Malaita.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
Taro braces for election surge ahead of polling day
By Alex Dadamu in Taro With a high visibility of Police presence in Taro, Choiseul Province, the township saw a surge in activity ahead of the 17th April polls. Mr.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
6,780 Polling Officials for 2024 Joint Elections
By Eliza Kukutu A total of 6,780 Polling Officials have been recruited for the April 17th Joint Elections. This includes 5,530 Polling Officers, 500 Constituency Counting Officials, 695 Provincial Ward Counting teams, and 55 Ward Counting teams for the Honiara City Council elections.
15 Apr 2024
Elections
2024 JOINT ELECTION BALLOT PAPERS ARRIVED SAFELY IN THE COUNTRY
The official ballot papers for the 2024 Joint Election are printed and have now arrived in the country on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. The ballot papers totaling a record of 1 million, cater to voter numbers in a Joint Election, where Solomon Islands voters will now vote for members of the National…
3 Apr 2024