The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has received four thousand voting screens to be used in the 2019 National General elections. Funded by the New Zealand Government, the screens arrived in the country yesterday.
The Solomon Islands Governor General’s term in office will end on 7th July 2019. Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the announcement in his New Year message broadcasted on the National Voice.
The newly appointed Political Parties Commission has had its first meeting on 31 December 2018 and deliberated on urgent matters brought before it last year.
The caretaker Government has been given a seven days ultimatum to appoint members of the Political Parties Integrity Commission. According to a statement from the United Party, the caretaker government has until this Thursday to make the appointments or answerable to a court of law.
Christmas prompts us to demonstrate the compassionate nature of humanity. This is contained in the care-taker opposition leader’s nationwide Christmas address.
2018 was filled with many tribulations and challenges, says care-taker Prime Minister in his Christmas address nationwide. It is therefore fitting that God’s provision, protection and guidance this year be acknowledged, says Rick Houenipwela. Recapitulating, Mr.
Solomon Islands United Party have, through their legal representation, issued a letter to the Prime Minister demanding that the Party be registered in accordance with the Political Parties Integrity Act 2014.
Former member of parliament for Savo/Russells, Dickson Mua will go on trial on January 21 for allegedly misusing 3-million dollars in funds from government’s shipping grant initiative.
The High Court has concluded hearing the 15 petitions lodged after the 2014 National General Elections. Only two of the petitions were successful. The first successful petition was filed by former Prime Minister and MP for Gizo-Kolombangara Gordon Darcy Lilo, who won his challenge against Jimson…
A total of 347.5 million Solomon Dollars have been disbursed under the name of shipping grant, since the policy to improve transport services in the country was first introduced in 2013.
More than 1000 women from North-West Guadalcanal and the Honiara public will benefit from the West Guadalcanal Rural Farmer’s market when it officially opens soon.
The tenth Parliament will dissolve at mid-night tonight. It will stand Sine Die until the next Parliament is convened next year. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela introduced the Motion of Sine Die last Friday to end the 10th Parliament.
Debate on the Sine Die motion- to end the 10th Parliament commenced today. This morning’s debate was opened by Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. In his speech, the Prime Minister said his government has achieved significant stabilisation in the country’s fiscal situation through its cost cutting…
Police have today arrested and charged the current Minister of Forestry and Research and the Member of Parliament for Gao/Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province. Minister Samuel Manetoali was arrested and charged for allegedly misappropriating government funds December 2014.
A total of 13 incidents relating to the current Public Inquiry in Solomon Islands towards the 2019 National General Elections have reached the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as of this morning.
The controversial “Traditional Governance and Customs Facilitation Bill 2018” has been withdrawn on the floor of Parliament today. Minister responsible-Commins Aston Mewa withdrew the bill in accordance with Parliamentary standing orders.
The government in collaboration with civil society groups and donor partners today officially launched the much anticipated Anti- Corruption Act 2018 , and the ‘Whistleblowers Protection Act 2018’ in Honiara.
Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency in the Western Solomons has recorded the highest number of objections, says Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala confirmed this at a joint media conference held in Honiara last Thursday.
Western Province is celebrating its 35th Second Appointed Day today. Activities to mark the day are underway at Noro township as of this morning. Speaking to guests and his people at the celebrations was Premier David Gina who said the province is doing its best to provide services to its people.
A total of Thirteen- Thousand-Six hundred and forty-six people have been objected during the Objections and Omissions phase of the Biometric Voter Registration process. Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala revealed at the Police Commissioner’s weekly media conference yesterday.
