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Lobbying underway for Central province govt

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…

ELECTION RECOUNT?

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…

Vave aims to prioritise constituents

BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA NEWCOMER Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Shortland Islands Isikeli Junior Vave has vowed to prioritise the needs of his constituents. When queried by Island Sun yesterday, he made clear that as a newcomer MP elect, he…

Suidani eyes premier seat

BY SAMIE WAIKORI FORMER premier of Malaita province and leader of the MARA regime, Daniel Suidani is eyeing the premier post for the province. Mr Suidani, who was denied by the Sogavare led DCGA government to complete his term as…

PETITION TIMEFRAME

Petitioners can file within 30 days after the gazette: SIEC BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Election petitions can be filed 30 days after the Gazette to officially open this process. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi made this statement in response to…

Marau murder case moved for April 30

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a man accused of murdering a girl at Marau, Guadalcanal, in October last year has been adjourned for April 30. This is to allow time for police to obtain the photo album of the…

TENDERED BALLOT PAPERS CLARIFIED

CEO clarifies issuance of tendered ballot papers during polling BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CHIEF Electoral Officer Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Jasper Anisi, sheds light on the matter of tendered ballot papers issued by some presiding officers at few polling station during polling…