Twelve political parties are set to contest the Solomon Islands national election on 19 November. Radio New Zealand International online reports the Registrar of the Political Parties Commission, Calvin Ziru, says 10 political parties have been registered and two more applications for registration…
The People First Party says it plans to strengthen Government institutions so public officers can be held accountable. Party leader, Dr Jimmie Rodgers says this is part of the party’s vision for law and order in Solomon Islands.
Shadrach Fanega has reportedly been sacked as Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. The Sunday Star reports today, Mr Fanega was allegedly sacked because there was a delay in paying out $50 million dollars to outgoing Members of Parliament.
The People First Party has launched its first National Campaign today at the National Museum Auditorium. The party’s motto is ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the party’s vision and strategies for Solomon Islands stretches out to 2050.
Sir Allan Kemakeza has officially tendered his resignation as Speaker of the National Parliament. The National Parliament Media Unit says according to the constitution, a previous Speaker or Deputy Speaker will replace Sir Allan at the first sitting of the next House, until a new Speaker is…
Anglican Father John Gatu Senior says while a lot has been said about the need for leadership change, the greater need remains – a change in the voter attitude.
The nomination period for next month’s National General Elections will officially close on October 22. The Chief Electoral Officer, Polycarp Haununu clarified the date during a media conference yesterday. He said intending candidates have until October 22 to deliver their nomination forms.
The President of the Solomon Islands People First Party, Dr Jimmy Rodgers has promised real change for Solomon Islands. Dr Rodgers, the former head of the Secretariat of the South Pacific told a press conference today, the Party wants to bring real change to Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands will go to the polls on November 19. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui signed a declaration on the date yesterday in Honiara. Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer Polycarp Haununu says this is a historic election for Solomon Islands as it will use the country’s new, accurate, credible…
Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, has signed the proclamation for the 2014 National Elections, to be held on Wednesday the 19th of November. The signing and gazetting of the proclamation will also start a two week nomination process for those intending to contest the polls.
A total of 35 intending candidates has signed the Transparency Solomon Islands Election Integrity Pledge. The pledge is a promise National General Election candidates will abide by when conducting their campaigns, and when they become Members of Parliament.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is optimistic to complete the voter’s registration list next week. The Electoral Commission’s media unit confirms this recently as the country’s first biometric voters list is completed today.
Veteran Journalist Alfred Sasako says he is astounded to see the language and the way Parliament has come out in a public statement to suggest that the Public Accounts Committee was lying about any former members of parliament being investigated.
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has launched its manifesto in Auki Malaita Province today. Party President Charles Dausabea told SIBC News, the intention of the party is to bring development to Malaita and and the rest of the Provinces in the country.
The Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Douglas Marau has described a front page newspaper story about the Prime Minister’s residential property at Doma, as ‘bad journalism’. The article, run in the Solomon Star newspaper yesterday, had attributed direct quotes to the Prime Minister.
Fijian Prime Minister Rear Admiral Voreqe Bainimarama has extended a hand of friendship to all his political opponents, calling on them to put aside their differences and work constructively to improve the lives of every Fijian when the new Parliament convenes on 06th October.
Another three political parties have applied for registration status with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. A government media statement today says the Office confirms receiving nine applications for registration so far.
Gizo based local Law firm owner Mr John Smith Pitabelama has called on the out going members of parliament for Choiseul Province to outline their achievements to the public to see what they have achieved during their term in parliament.
The office of the Political Parties Registrar has put out for public viewing a notice of the first six political parties application for registration. Designate Registrar of political parties, Calvin Ziru told SIBC News, one of the reasons for the notice is to invite from the public, objections…
Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has also joined leaders around the world in congratulating the Republic of Fiji’s elected Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
