Christopher Akwitau, an Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for Central Kwara’ae says his recent involvement in the national general election process has been a great learning experience.
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.
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.
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.
The Solomon Islands Government is dedicated to reforms to deliver improved standards of public finance management, and private investment. Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury, Fred Fakarii made the reassurance today in a joint SIG-World Bank statement that announced a US$5 million funding…
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…
The legal requirement to complete voting by 5pm on the polling day has caused some issues at a number of polling stations says the Commonwealth Group who observed the election process in the country.
Counting has been completed in five provinces and for at least 38 of the country’s fifty constituencies, on the third day of vote counting in the country. Among the new MP elects, eight have ran under Political Parties while the rest ran as independent.
The Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has officially announced another four results as of 9.30pm this evening. The results include the incumbents for Shortland – Chris Laore, Marovo – Snyder Rini, West Guadalcanal – Moses Garu and North West Choiseul – Connelly Sandakabatu have won back…
Gizo Kolombangara has a new MP-elect. He is Jimson Fiau Tanangada. In his win, Mr Tanangada has unseated the current care-taker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. The Returning Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara, Patrick Toiraena had announced the win after eleven pm last night.
A former USP lecturer from Isabel Province, Dr Culwick Togamana has won the Maringe Kokota constituency seat. Dr Culwick ran as an independent during the elections and has unseated former MP, Varian Longamei, who had also contested as an independent.
Ulawa Ugi and Central Makira constituencies have chosen new leaders. They are Nestor Ghiro for Central Makira, and Willie Marau for Ulawa Ugi. Nestor Ghiro ran as an independent, and has unseated the incumbent, Hypolite Taremae. Nestor Ghiro won Central Makira with a majority of 33 votes.
Chair of the Commonwealth Election Observers Sir Mekere Morauta says Solomon Islanders should be proud of Wednesday’s General Election. In an interview with SIBC in Malaita Province today, Sir Morauta also said he congratulates the government and the people of Solomon Islands for a very orderly and…
Provincial Police Commander for Central Province Superintendent Fred Satu has appealed to the people of Central Province to maintain the peace of Wednesday’s elections during the counting period. The Provincial Police Commander made the statement yesterday.
Popular concern citizens group, the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) encourages losing candidates to work hard instead of being discouraged. A total of 447 candidates both men and women have contested the November 19th National General Elections as party and independent candidates for the…
Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast has appealed to the general public to stay away from the counting stations and to await public announcements of election results on the radio. Counting officially began in the country at various counting stations across the country this morning.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women has appealed to the public to remain calm while the nation is waiting for the election results. In a statement today, President, Ella Kauhue also says the days ahead are quite fundamental to the stability of this nation and the police needs to remain…
Celebratory floats will only be allowed if winning candidates have obtained formal approval from their respective Provincial Governments or the Honiara City Council, says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
An Education lecturer at the USP Solomon Islands campus says polling during this year’s National General Elections was conducted in a truly free environment. Dr Jack Maebuta made the statement in Honiara yesterday during a live interview on SIBC’s Unified Voice, after casting his ballot paper.
President of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) Sir Nathaniel Waena has acknowledged voters from the constituencies which the party had fielded candidates.
