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Government
POLITICAL LOBBYING HEAT UP IN HONIARA
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…
29 Nov 2014
Elections
PUBLIC RESPECT PRIME MINISTER’S ELECTION PROCESS: POLICE
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.
29 Nov 2014
Australia
AUSTRALIAN MP CONGRATULATED SOLOMON ISLANDS FOR GOOD ELECTION
Australian Federal Member of Parliament for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, has congratulated the people of Solomon Islands for a successful election last week. Ms Claydon was part of the Australian High Commission team observing the elections in and around Auki township in Malaita Province.
28 Nov 2014
People
BODO AND FONO RECONCILED
A reconciliation dialogue has taken place between the MP-elect for North West Guadalcanal Bodo Dettke, and the constituency’s loosing candidate Albert Fono.
28 Nov 2014
Court
FRANCIS ZAMA CONFIRMED PETITION AGAINST DANNY PHILIP
Former Finance Minister and the runner up in the South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari Constituency, Francis Zama has confirmed he is lodging an Election Petition against the win of Danny Philip.
28 Nov 2014
Elections
MAKIRA ULAWA HAPPY WITH OUTCOME OF 2014 ELECTION
Election Manager in Makira Ulawa Province, Gilbert Tabihau says they are happy with the outcome of the 2014 National General Election. Mr Tabihau told SIBC News even though the voter system this year is a new type of system, the elections in the province was peaceful.
28 Nov 2014
FSII
NEXT GOV’T MUST TAKE TOUGH DECISIONS ON NATIONAL ISSUES: PEOPLE
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.
25 Nov 2014
Church
MOST REV. DAVID VUNAGI CONGRATULATED 50 NEWLY ELECTED MPs
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.
25 Nov 2014
Elections
LAU BAELELEA HAS NEW MP COMPARED TO REST OF MALAITA
For all constituencies across Malaita Province the results have been the same except for Lau Baelelea whose new comer Mae’ue Augustine Auga has unseated his predecessor Walter Folotalu.
25 Nov 2014
Elections
R.A.M.S.I CONGRATULATES STAKEHOLDERS FOR FREE FAIR ELECTIONS
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.
25 Nov 2014
Elections
R.S.I.P.F BEEFED UP OPERATIONS AHEAD OF PRIME MINISTER’S ELECTION
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…
25 Nov 2014
Elections
WESTERN PROVINCE APPLAUDED ITS PEOPLE FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
The Western Provincial Government has applauded its people for maintaining peace during the national general election period. Acting Premier, Wayne Maepio says the behaviour and actions of the people indicate their desire for meaningfully participation in the democratic process. Mr.
25 Nov 2014
Central Islands Province
CENTRAL PROVINCE PREMIER CONGRATULATED NEW CENTRAL MPs
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.
25 Nov 2014
Elections
NEW WEST MAKIRA MP-ELECT THANKED HIS PEOPLE
New MP-elect for West Makira Derick Manuari has acknowledged the people of West Makira constituency for their trust and confidence in electing him into parliament. Manuari has contested and won the West Makira constituency seat against rival – incumbent Dick Ha’amori.
25 Nov 2014
Alcohol/Drugs
ALCOHOL BAN TO BE LIFTED
The alcohol ban will be lifted at midnight tomorrow. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast issued the reminder of the ban today, saying it is still in force until it is lifted tomorrow at midnight. Mr Prendergast says people must observe the ban until it is lifted.
25 Nov 2014
Government
SOLOMON ISLANDS EXPECTS POSSIBLE COALITION GOV’T
Solomon Islands expects a possible coalition government after all 12 registered political parties who contested this year’s national elections ‘fail’ the required numeric strength to form the next government. A total of 32 of the 50 MPs-elected into the 10th parliament are independent members.
25 Nov 2014
Government
PARTY NUMBERS WEAK, COALITION GOVERNMENT EXPECTED
Solomon Islands expects a possible coalition government after all 12 registered political parties who contested this year’s national elections ‘fail’ the required numeric strength to form the next government. A total of 32 of the 50 MPs-elected into the 10th parliament are independent members.
24 Nov 2014
Top Headlines
CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER CONCEDED DEFEAT AFTER LOSING SEAT
Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has conceded defeat after losing his seat in the country’s election. It is expected to take at least a week before a coalition Government is formed and a new prime minister is chosen.
24 Nov 2014
Elections
COMMUNITY COOPERATION RESULTED IN SECURITY SUCCESS: POLICE
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the cooperation of communities with Police has resulted in a successful security operation during the National General Elections. The Police Commissioner acknowledged the success of the elections at a media conference this morning.
24 Nov 2014
Elections
N.C.W SAID WOMEN CANDIDATES MUST BE CONGRATULATED
The National Council of Women says the 26 women who contested the National General Elections must be congratulated and acknowledged. Council President Ella Kauhue says although 25 of them did not get elected, their hard work and interest to contribute to the political leadership of this country…
24 Nov 2014