BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has confirmed that the Honiara City Council (HCC) by-election for Kola’a Ward 8 will take place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
This election date was formally declared by the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Isikeli Tuwai Vave, through Legal Notice No. 166 published in the Solomon Islands Gazette on 7 April 2026, officially triggering the electoral process under the Provincial Assemblies and Honiara City Council Electoral Act 2023.
Multi-Purpose Hall in Honiara has been designated as the official nomination venue, where candidates will submit their nominations between 8 April to 2 June 2026, a statement from the SIEC yesterday said.
The election office for this by-election will also operate from the same location.
Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi has appointed Ms. Annette Tanda as Returning Officer, with Mr. Nelson Bilau serving as Assistant Returning Officer, according to the statement.
These arrangements, made under the Electoral Act 2023 and Election Regulations 2024, ensure the by-election is conducted in full compliance with the law.
Preparations are progressing steadily, with the Commission working closely with stakeholders to deliver a smooth and credible process, SIEC said.
The SIEC encourages all eligible voters in Kola’a Ward 8 to participate and exercise their democratic right to elect a representative to the Honiara City Council.
For feedback, contact: [email protected]
Editor: [email protected]
