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…
Police in Malaita are on the hunt for a man who reportedly stabbed another over an election related argument over the weekend. The suspect is said to be in hiding somewhere on Malaita. Malaita police commander Leslie Kili said the…
SIEC advises aggrieved candidates to lodge petition with High Court BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has clarified that the appropriate avenue to request re-count is with the court through petition not the SIEC. SIEC Chief Electoral…
BY NED GAGAHE Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau has urged the incoming government to support and facilitate the export sector. He said Solomon Islands seriously needs to focus on increasing the export volume. Speaking at…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI MALAITA province is serious about transforming Malaita province and to ensure its development aspirations are achieve for the benefits of its people. This was echoed by the Human Resources Manager for Malaita province, Richard Misi during a…
