Election Managers in most of the country’s provinces have reported zero withdrawals in nominations as the country heads towards polling day next month. Provinces who did not record any withdrawals include Makira Ulawa, Temotu, Central Islands and Guadalcanal.
The United Democratic Party has announced it is fielding 45 candidates in the upcoming national general elections. The party with it’s candidates is committed to making sectoral and fundamental reforms in the country.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission will publish a full list of candidates this week. The Electoral Commission yesterday announced that a total of 443 candidates has been nominated to contest the November 19 National General Election.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has announced that a total of 443 candidates have been nominated to contest the national general elections next month A statement from the Electoral Commission today said this is the total number of candidates received at the closure of nominations 4:30 pm…
A community policing officer in West Are’are, Peter Waikiri has called on all eligible voters of the Constituency to respect the democratic rights of all intending candidates who are conducting their political campaigns in the constituency.
The National Council of Women has formed a partnership with the Electoral Commission to provide leadership training and civic education to people in the communities.
Guadalcanal and Honiara have gone ahead of other constituencies to draw names for the ballot order for its constituencies. Staged yesterday and witnessed by election officials at the National Museum in Honiara, the draw was done after nominations closed at 4:30pm yesterday.
The Electoral Commission has passed a resolution to review out of constituency voting in next year’s electoral legislative reform process. The Commission had met on Monday to discuss the possibility of casting an ‘out of constituency’ ballot.
Nominations for Intending Candidates for the National General Elections has closed at 4:30pm today. The Electoral Commission Office told SIBC News the Commission is now in the process to compile the list of candidates and will announce the final names of candidates as soon as the list is finalised.
Over 20 women have been registered to contest the National General Elections next month. Women in Leadership Desk Officer at the National Council of Women, Casper Fa’asala confirmed to SIBC News today, a total of 26 women paid their registration fees to date.
Bankruptcy notices issued to the former Member of Parliament for East Are’are has caused concern and confusion amongst voters in the constituency, who thought the bankruptcy notice was in relation to RCDF funds. A private law firm last week had issued a bankruptcy notice for Andrew Manepora’a.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) says it will ensure there is performance and actions in peoples lives. Party President the Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made the statement while launching the party in Honiara yesterday.
The Vice President of the Malaita Masina Forum has issued a public apology to the Solomon Islands People First Party. Henry Ata Daukalia told SIBC News this morning, he had written an article in the newspaper but had mistakenly named the People First Party.
The Provincial Assembly Member for Ghaobata Ward, also intending candidate for the North Guadalcanal seat, has denied reports that he criticised other candidates during his campaign. Mr Panga also described the reports as misleading.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) has launched its policy manifesto this afternoon in Honiara. In its manifesto, SIPRA says it aims to empower all Solomon Islanders in six major development areas.
More than 200 people have attended a meeting at the National Museum Auditorium aimed at briefing intending candidates ahead of the National General Election next month.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says it is remaining vigilant in the lead up to the country’s election in November. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told a press conference last Thursday, the Police are expecting some disturbances during the election but they remain vigilant to deal…
The caretaker NCRA Government wants to reform the Leadership Code Act to ensure the implementation of Chapters 3 and 4 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has issued a strong warning to Guadalcanal people to use their best judgement when they cast their ballots in the coming elections.
The Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shadrach Fanega has been reshuffled to the Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination. Mr Fanega’s new posting was announced via a government circular yesterday. He is being replaced by the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Fred Fakarii.
