Two-time former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been put forward as the prime ministerial candidate for the Honiara Hotel coalition grouping, which came out publicly with its membership last night.
The To’obaita House of Chiefs in Malaita Province has commended the MP-elect for North Malaita for promoting the culture and tradition of Malaita Province. The MP-elect, Jimmy Lusibaea presented six traditional shell monies to the six House of Chiefs in To’obaita.
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has set December 9th for the election of the Prime Minister by virtue of section 33 (1) of the Constitution. Sir Frank today issued a notice to all MP-elects to convene a meeting of the Members of Parliament for the purpose of electing a Prime Minister.
The Solomon Islands People’s Democratic Coalition says it is in-tact and no member has deserted its camp. This came after a local print media reports today that four MPs have deserted the coalition over leadership disagreements.
Solomon Islands faces a possible El Nino season as it heads into cyclone season – November to January. Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, Lloyd Tahani told SIBC News in an interview yesterday the country’s climate condition is heading towards an El Nino season.
The ‘People with Disability Solomon Islands’, PWDSI will commemorate World Disability Day tomorrow in Honiara. World Disability Day is commemorated annually on the 3rd of December.
Solomon Islands has experienced its highest ever voter turnout, with almost 90 percent of all registered voters casting a ballot during the November 19 National General Election.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) supports the call of former High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras to establish an Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC).
The Registrar of the Political Parties Integrity Commission, Calvin Ziru says, chairman of the Commission is having a dialogue with the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui over Political Parties coalition by Tuesday, latest.
The Office of the Political Parties Integrity Commission confirms, it has received a signed coalition agreement by four political parties, Saturday evening – the Coalition highly likely to form the next government.
A long serving Marine officer has called on the next government to improve the welfare of Marine officers as they have contributed more on transportation services in Solomon Islands.
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…
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.
The Australian South Seas Islanders Port Jackson branch will be conducting a series of family tracing workshops for descendants of people who were black birded to Australia, beginning in Honiara tomorrow.
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.
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.
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.
The Electoral Commission has a reform program for the 2018 National Elections. Chief Electoral Officer Polycarp Haununu told reporters at a media conference this week, the reform program will include pre-polling.
Solomon Islands is among other countries in the world which have experienced high rates of gender based violence. Head of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, Justine Braithwaite made the statement to mark the White Ribbon Day – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
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.
