BY MORRIS NAFU In a significant ceremony witnessed by the Clerk to the Provincial Government, the Makira Ulawa Provincial Assembly (MUPA) welcomed its newly elected Ward members as they took their oaths of office yesterday. The event, held at the…
Coalition for National Unity & Transformation (CNUT)28 MP’s secured ‘Manele PM candidate’ BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA THE Cowboys Bar & Grill grouping has come up with a coalition name called Coalition for National Unity & Transformation (CNUT) with Member of Parliament…
Following the conclusion of the National Election on April 17th, 2024, Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) candidate George Atoa, who secured the fourth position, has taken a proactive stance to address misinformation circulating in East Malaita Province. Atoa,…
SIUP claims to join CARE on a mutual basis” BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA THE Unity Party (UP) has officially teamed up with the Coalition for Advancement Reform and Empowerment (CARE) in a strategic move aimed at gaining more political power. According…
BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA GORDON Darcy Lilo, the Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Central Honiara and Parliamentary wing leader of the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA), stated that the move announced by Solomon Islands United Party (SIUP) to…
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Attorney General says the extension of the liquor ban is legal, pointing out former Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Laore’s continued role as caretaker Minister of Home Affairs until the election of a new Prime Minister.…
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…
