BY JUNELYN KELLY
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has successfully completed a crucial three-day training programme for senior election officers.
The training prepares them for the upcoming by-elections in Ward 5 Malaita Province and Koviloko Ward 7 Isabel Province.
The training was held from February 3-5, a statement from SIEC on its Facebook page on Monday said.
The training is focused on equipping election officers to execute their duties professionally and transparently.
Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi assured the public that despite challenges, including a recent fire, the SIEC remains fully capable of delivering elections.
He highlighted that vital resources, particularly election data and the voters list were secured and are being utilised for the upcoming by-elections, the statement said.
Anisi affirms SIEC’s readiness to conduct by-election until 2028, reinforcing its commitment to its constitutional mandates.
The training covered essential areas such as election ethics, duties of election officials, nomination processes, polling and counting procedures, post-election processes, and administration and financial requirements, the statement said.
Voters in the affected wards are strongly encouraged to participate in the by-elections to elect their provincial leaders.
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