Caretaker Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has hit out at a front page article on Solomon Star newspaper yesterday naming him as a candidate for the Prime Minister’s post. A statement from the Government Communication Unit today reports, Mr.
East Honiara community women want the MP-elects to vote for a Prime Minister who is disciplined – a man of integrity, passionate about serving the people of Solomon Islands.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the extension of the liquor ban covering the election of the Prime Minster and Provincial election next week.
The coalition camp at the Honiara Hotel seems confident of retaining its current 27 members, and form the government. A visit by SIBC news to the camp this afternoon witnessed MPs in a more relaxed atmosphere around the Havanah restaurant court.
Two-time former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been put forward as the prime ministerial candidate for the Honiara Hotel coalition grouping, which came out publicly with its membership last night.
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.
The Solomon Islands People’s Democratic Coalition says it is in-tact and no member has deserted its camp. This came after a local print media reports today that four MPs have deserted the coalition over leadership disagreements.
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.
The Office of the Political Parties Integrity Commission confirms, it has received a signed coalition agreement by four political parties, Saturday evening – the Coalition highly likely to form the next government.
Deputy Premier for Malaita Province Alick Maeaba has called on the fourteen elected MPs for Malaita province to prioritise the development of Malaita province. Mr Maeaba told SIBC News, Malaita provincial government has been left out on the development scene over the past four years.
A long serving Marine officer has called on the next government to improve the welfare of Marine officers as they have contributed more on transportation services in Solomon Islands.
Lobbying continues today where political parties are wooing independent MPs to join their ranks as they currently outnumber Party MPs by two to one. President of the Kadere Party, Alfred Legua, says tens of thousands of dollars in cash are being offered to individual MPs by various parties as…
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.
Concerned Solomon Islanders want to see the next government led by a Prime Minister who is capable to make tough decisions on national issues when required.
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.
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 National Government has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Campaign in the country. The campaign begins with the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women, which falls annually on November 25 today.
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…
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.
