Discussion on political parties merging and forming the next government has been an interesting development according to the Political Parties Commission observation. Registrar of Political Parties Calvin Ziru made the statement during a media conference recently.
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.
Party administrators of the 12 registered political parties have started dialogue with the Political Parties Commission on complying with requirements under the Political Parties Integrity Act.
A community leader from Choiseul Province says current Members of Parliament have no right to take back projects that was given to constituents during their term in Parliament.
Registered voters in the West Are’are say intending candidates should give more time for voters to ask them questions during their campaigns in the constituency.
The office of the Political Parties Commission has said at least three political parties have fielded a little over 30 candidates for the general elections this month.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has called on every good citizen of this country to respect the rule of law as the country prepares for the national general election this month.
A Pastor from the Seventh Day Adventist Church appeals to all Christian churches around the country to pray for the general election this month. Pastor Paul Kukura told SIBC News, Solomon Islands is a Christian country which spells out clearly in our National motto.
Outgoing Member of Parliament and Candidate for Central Honiara, John Moffat Fugui came under heavy questioning by constituents at Fulisango and Feraladoa communities in Honiara recently.
A Small Malaita man has questioned payments made out of the Small Malaita Constituency Development Funds account, saying it needs an explanation from the former Small Malaita MP and his Constituency Development officer, CDO.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has confirmed preparations for this month’s elections is progressing well, with printing outlets already engaged in printing ballot papers.
A South Guadalcanal church leader is calling on all registered voters in the constituency to seek God for guidance in navigating their political future.
Anti-Corruption watchdog, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) will soon publish all the candidates that have signed the TSI election integrity pledge. A statement from TSI said more than 60 candidates have signed the pledge, 99 percent of whom are contesting under their political parties.
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening has confirmed 10th December this year as the Provincial Elections day for six provinces in the country. The six provinces are Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel, Malaita, Rennell Bellona and Temotu province.
The People’s Alliance Party (PAP) has said it plans to re-establish the country’s paramilitary police force if it wins the legitimate power to form the next government.
Reports of interference with political campaigns in the West Are’are constituency on Malaita have raised concerns for a community leader in the region. A Peter Waikiri told SIBC News that supporters of a certain candidate are interfering and causing disturbance for another candidate, which is…
An intending candidate in this year’s national general election has called for major economic interventions, targeting agriculture and education as priority sectors.
A Solomon Islander studying at the University of Auckland, New Zealand has called on eligible voters to vote leaders who will improve the country’s social, political and economic status.
The United Democratic Party of Solomon Islands has began building bridges with other political parties, in anticipation of forming the next coalition government.
The Election Managers and returning officers for the Central Makira Constituency have organised a public forum for the constituency’s 13 candidates. Confirming this to SIBC News, Provincial Secretary Silas Sitai says the forum is to enable the candidates to share their views of the upcoming…
