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Elections
No more new voter cards
Registration Officers and their assistants in the field have been ordered to stop issuing new voter ID cards to transferring registrants, except the newly registered. Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala announced yesterday.
25 Sept 2018
Government
‘Explain the new act’: Hilda Kari
The country’s first woman and former politician, Hilda Kari has called on the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission to clearly explain the new Electoral Act 2018. The tenth Parliament in its eleventh meeting has passed the Electoral Act last month.
24 Sept 2018
Honiara City
Families reconcile after accident
The parties involved in the fatal accident where a 15 year old girl died over the weekend, have reconciled. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force witnessed the ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
18 Sept 2018
Climate Change
Luaniua chiefs want relocation
Chiefs of Luaniua in the Ontong Java Atoll, are calling on the government to consider relocating their people to bigger islands to alleviate the impacts of climate change and rising sea level in their islands.
13 Sept 2018
Climate Change
Climate refugees; our sinking phenomenon
For many people around the world, the image of the Pacific is a tranquil utopia with white sandy beaches and palm trees, but today climate change is slowly eating up the islands.
11 Sept 2018
Honiara City
Robbery suspect arrested
Police officers in Honiara City have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a robbery that occurred at Ranadi, East Honiara last Friday. Provincial Police Commander Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga said two armed men allegedly entered a Chinese shop at Ranadi in East Honiara armed…
10 Sept 2018
Airlines
26.4% growth in visitor arrivals
International arrivals into the country has reached 14,648 in total for 2018 second quarter making an upturn of 26.4 per cent growth says the National Statistics Office.
10 Sept 2018
Futsal
U-16 team begins OFC campaign with a five goal win
The Solomon Islands U-16 team has started on a high note this afternoon in their OFC U-16 Championship 2018 campaign. Today’s match saw futsal international Raphael Le’ai leading the home side three goals before the half time mark.
9 Sept 2018
Elections
SIEC to take over all provincial elections soon
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, SIEC, will soon be responsible for all provincial elections in the country. Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala announced, this is contained in the new Electoral Act recently passed by the National Parliament.
9 Sept 2018
Government
RSIPF training for 2019 elections underway
Police preparations have been ongoing since May this year for the country’s National General Elections in 2019. Solomon Islanders will go to the polls to decide their next group of political decision-makers by early next year.
7 Sept 2018
Maritime
Honiara Port’s safety the focus of Pacific Navigation Project
Improving the safety of Solomon Islands’ Honiara port was in focus this week as the capital’s maritime stakeholders met to identify the risks and hazards affecting the Honiara Port.
7 Sept 2018
Health
Shops warned to stop selling smoking candies
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has warned all shop outlets involved in importing and selling ‘smoking candies’ to the public, especially children, to ‘STOP’ immediately.
7 Sept 2018
Education
SINU has new Pro-Vice Chancellor
The Solomon Islands National University, SINU, has a new Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic). A media statement from SINU confirmed Dr Jack Maebuta as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor.
4 Sept 2018
Crime
More serious cyber crimes expected for Solomon Islands
The challenges of Cyber Crime will be more acute for Solomon Islands as the country expects its first ever undersea cable by the end of next year. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley echoed these sentiments at his recent media conference in Honiara.
4 Sept 2018
Elections
SIEC’s neutrality attacked
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s ‘neutrality’ has been criticized – day one of the Biometric Voter Registration Process. Speaking on behalf of hundreds of White River Residents, Mr.
4 Sept 2018
Government
Awareness program kicks off in MOI
A four-day awareness program is currently being rolled out in the Malaita Outer Islands of Luaniua and Pelau. A group comprising non-governmental organisations have travelled over the weekend to conduct the awareness program.
3 Sept 2018
Government
Prime Minister Houenipwela arrives in Nauru for PIF meeting
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has arrived in Nauru over the weekend for the 49th Pacific Islands Forum, PIF, meeting. A Government statement said most Pacific island Leaders have also arrived in Nauru over the weekend ahead of today’s official opening.
3 Sept 2018
Elections
Intending candidates warned
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has warned intending candidates for the upcoming general elections not to campaign under the guise of voter awareness outside of campaign period.
30 Aug 2018
Government
Parliament passes Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018
Parliament has passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 with a two third majority of 38 votes, a constitutional requirement. The nine clause bill went through second and third readings and was passed with amendments in a day.
24 Aug 2018
Education
British High Commissioner farewells Chevening Scholarship recipients
The British High Commission in Honiara hosted a cocktail reception last night to farewell three Solomon Islanders who were awarded British Chevening Scholarship.
24 Aug 2018