The High Court has ruled that the Political Parties Integrity Act does not breach constitutional rights of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party. The Democratic Party had sought High Court clarification on if the Act contravenes the Solomon Islands Constitution in some of its sections.
Justice Stephen Pallaras has been officially farewelled by the judiciary family in the Solomon Islands – all of whom commended Justice Pallaras for his contribution to delivering justice in Solomon Islands.
The Commonwealth election observers will be independent and impartial in observing the national general election next week according to the Group Chair Sir Mekere Morauta. Chair Morauta made the assurance in a media conference yesterday.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has opened for the first time in Solomon Islands, a new Information Kiosk. The Commission confirms, voters who have questions about what to do on Election Day can get help from the SIEC by visiting the Voter information Kiosk, located on the ground…
Election preparation for Makira Ulawa province next week has been progressive well. SIBC’s Gina Maka’a reports, Election Manager Gilbert Tabihau says polling officials have been deployed to other parts of the province to conduct training for other polling officials this weekend.
The country’s largest social networking group, Forum Solomon Islands International, FSII, has clarified it will remain neutral from involving in politics.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services cautions the country to ensure safety precautions when travelling for the general election next week. MET Services made the warning as the country enters into cyclone season.
Election Day, November 19, has been officially declared a public holiday by the Caretaker Minister for Home Affairs. However, the public holiday will not cover the several days that some people may need in order to vote in their home Province.
The issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, climate change and Environmental degradation has not gone away in Solomon Islands according to the Archbishop of the Anglican Church the Most Reverend David Vunagi.
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it will create jobs in the Auluta Palm Oil Plantations plus establish a new Tuna Cannery Factory for unemployed Malaitans if given the opportunity to lead the next government.
People of Gao Bugotu constituency are now able to vote in a good leader as their representative in the next house. This is after a leadership awareness program was conducted in their constituency.
The Magistrate Court today has released an intending candidate for Northeast Guadalcanal Henry Saea from murder charges. Deputy Chief Magistrate Jim Seuika granted the release after he was satisfied there was no sufficient evidence against Mr Saea to commit the matter to the High Court for trial.
Japanese Government through its embassy in Honiara has approved more than $600,000.00 to construct an administration and training office building at Ranadi Dump Site, East Honiara.
Former Member of Parliament for East Kwaio Alfred Sasako has raised the importance of establishing polling booths for provincial constituencies in Honiara during the elections.
A contingent of Australian riot police is among more than 90 Participating Police Officers (PPF) being flown to Solomon Islands ahead of next week’s elections.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says there has been overwhelming support from communities within the Northern and Eastern regions of Malaita Province over a visit to the regions by police.
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Awareness team has successfully completed its voter awareness program in West Makira Constituency last week. The awareness program attracts many eligible voters in the constituency as it covers more than 20 polling stations in the constituency.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has appreciated the engagement of communities and stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and safe general election this month. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the statement during his media conference last Thursday.
A wreath laying service will take place at the “Pride of Our Nation” Monument, Commonwealth street, coming Tuesday. The Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust Board today told SIBC News, November 11 marks the day the first world war was officially ceased and is commemorated in the United States as…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) and Westpac Bank are offering the opportunity for entrepreneurial minds to win three grants of $5,000 each in the Service Innovation, Technological Innovation or Good Governance categories.
