By EDDIE OSIFELO DONOR partners, including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the European Union, officially handed over the Electoral Operation Centre to the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC), yesterday.…
Mysterious influx of cross-border arrivals sparks concern in East Guadalcanal By EDDIE OSIFELO In a perplexing turn of events, the East Guadalcanal Constituency is grappling with an unprecedented surge in cross-border arrivals. Local reports suggest that thousands of individuals have…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) recently concluded a four-day inquiry into the Education Bill in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD). Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee, John Maneniaru, expressed…
Minister for MoFR putt off postponement of felling license A10112 pending ownership dispute resolution BY EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER Dickson Mua Panakitasi of the Ministry of Forest and Research has issued a response to the appeal made by Southern Enterprises Sawmilling…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A contentious debate has emerged in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) as an outspoken resident, Lawrence Makili, questions the timeline provided by the Electoral Commission for the voter registration process in his constituency. The Electoral Commission had…
No report of election manipulation amid concerns over MP involvement in voter registration: SIEC By EDDIE OSIFELO As the nationwide biometric registration commenced on September 4, 2023, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has not yet received any formal reports…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury is anticipating the issuance of $200 million in development bonds, expected to be secured and processed within this month or early October. This significant financial injection is intended to support the…
U.S. State department grants $8.3 Million to HALO trust for UXO removal program BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE humanitarian organization, HALO Trust, has recommenced surveying and mapping Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) deposits in the Solomon Islands, marking a significant step towards addressing…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands has seen a group of its explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers achieve high-level certifications to address the persistent issue of unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in the region. Fourteen EOD officers within the Royal Solomon Islands Police…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO BENEDICT Teahui, hailing from the Shortland Islands, has urged the Electoral Commission to consider allowing out-of-constituency voting during the forthcoming National General Election scheduled for next year. Teahui’s plea comes on the heels of the voter registration…