BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE two-week liquor ban has had a direct impact on businesses operating bottle shops and bars. Deputy Commissioner Juanita Matanga acknowledges the loss of business, but emphasizes the importance of security considerations from the police perspective. She…
In Small Malaita, eight individuals including a juvenile were apprehended over the weekend amid escalating tensions related to the elections. The detainees, hailing from the same area, allegedly initiated arguments between supporters of losing and winning candidates, resulting in the…
BY MORRIS NAFU Teasi Sanga, chairlady of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC), has officially announced the closure of the national joint election on Wednesday, April 24. This declaration marks the conclusion of a crucial phase in the democratic process…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI OFFICE of the clerk of Malaita through the Provincial Secretary of Malaita has set May 6 for the election of the provincial government. The date was confirmed by provincial clerk, Wilson Anii as proposed by the office…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Kirakira has arrested and remanded a 35-year-old man following a tragic incident in Makira province on April 10. Deputy Commissioner Juanita Matanga provided an update to the media yesterday,…
BY MORRIS NAFU The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has acknowledged all candidates, political parties, observers and the citizens of Solomon Islands for a national joint election. The Commission’s acknowledgment comes in light of the commendable conduct exhibited throughout both…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA DEPUTY Commissioner Juanita Matanga has emphasised that driving vehicles without displaying number plates is illegal, and police will detain such vehicles. Speaking during the Police Media Conference, Ms Matanga stated that with the Prime Minister’s election approaching,…
GDL: ‘We are consulting” BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA SOLOMON Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) Parliamentary wing leader and Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Central Honiara, Gordon Darcy Lilo says their grouping is currently in consultation with all parties at…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA IN a recent electoral oversight in the Solomon Islands, a crucial error occurred as pre-poll ballots were left uncounted due to an administrative mistake. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi said it was accidently forgotten by Electoral…
Lobbing for the premiership post in Central Islands province begins this week and is expected to complete by next week. Former premier and returning MPA for Ward 8 – North-west Ngella, Polycarp Galaigu, said he is confident in taking back…
