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…
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,…
