BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The country’s first woman and former politician, Hilda Kari called on all registered and eligible voters to vote wisely comes April 17th. Kari made this strong call during an interview the Island Sun Newspaper. “To registered…
The struggle to meet the demands of their voters but at the same time trigger ‘development’ is an ongoing issue for anyone who wants to represent their people at National level, and this national election is no different. With less…
BY MORRIS NAFU Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) launched its newly look and official website for information for public digital users on Friday April 12. The newly upgraded website aims to provide broader and background information on the elections. The…
BY NED GAGAHE Telecommunication Commission Solomon Islands (TCSI) Commissioner Calvin Ziru says the country’s lack of ‘a national identity system’ is a huge challenge faced in developing SIM card registration. Ziru stated this during the launch of mandatory SIM card…
BY INDY MAEALASIA The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has reassured public and candidates that significant cautionary measures are in place to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming election process. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi made the assurance…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA WESTERN Province Police geared up for deployment across nine constituencies ahead of polling day. Provincial Police Commander of Western Province Mathias Lenialu revealed during the interview with Island Sun that his officers are fully prepared to be…
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has issued a reminder to public, emphasising the importance of verifying information found on social media platforms such as Facebook ahead of the upcoming election. As misinformation have been circulating widely on…
BY NED GAGAHE Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Dr Luke Forau has commended the International Finance Corporation (IFC) donor partners Australia, New Zealand governments and stakeholders for the development of the Solomons Automated Transfer System (SOLATS).…
Finance says DCGA borrowed only $340 million in 2023, sustainable level at 19%, well below 35% threshold The National Government’s total outstanding debt had settled at $2,810.7 million at the end of December 2023. The government’s level of debt is…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The pastor and eight men who reportedly went to Savo Island and threatened people and damaged properties are expected to give their pleas before court this Friday. On Friday last week Public Solicitors (PSO) assured court of…
