Election Manager in Makira Ulawa Province, Gilbert Tabihau says they are happy with the outcome of the 2014 National General Election. Mr Tabihau told SIBC News even though the voter system this year is a new type of system, the elections in the province was peaceful.
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.
A two-day rapid assessment and strategies workshop to end child labour in Solomon Islands was successfully completed in Honiara this afternoon. Attended by stakeholders from Government agencies and civil society, the workshop was led by the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labor,…
Solomon Islands and the world will become a better place to live in if the home is a secure place. The Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer made the statement in his keynote address to officially launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence Campaign in Honiara yesterday.
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.
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 National Government has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Campaign in the country. The campaign begins with the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women, which falls annually on November 25 today.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands has congratulated the Solomon Islands people, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for conducting a fair, free and peaceful National General Election on 19 November 2014.
The Solomon Islands police are stepping up operations in Honiara ahead of the Prime Ministers election, due to be held in early December. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the statement as the new members of Parliament prepare for the formation of a new…
Two men alleged to be part of the group attempting to murder a Rennell Bellona man at a walk-through Kai Bar in Point Cruz earlier this month, have appeared behind bars at the Magistrate Court this morning.
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.
Central Islands Provincial Premier Stanley Manetiva has congratulated the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ngella and Savo Rusell Constituencies. Bartholomew Parapolo is MP-elect for Ngella, while the incumbent for Savo Russell Dickson Mua retained the constituency’s seat.
Noro Community High School Deputy Principal George Ngimaika has questioned responsible authorities for the delay of their school grant. Mr Ngaimaika told SIBC News, the school grant has due months earlier, and such delay have had direct negative effects on the school’s service to its students.
New MP-elect for West Makira Derick Manuari has acknowledged the people of West Makira constituency for their trust and confidence in electing him into parliament. Manuari has contested and won the West Makira constituency seat against rival – incumbent Dick Ha’amori.
The alcohol ban will be lifted at midnight tomorrow. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast issued the reminder of the ban today, saying it is still in force until it is lifted tomorrow at midnight. Mr Prendergast says people must observe the ban until it is lifted.
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…
