BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has relocated to a new office at the National Stadium in East Honiara.
Their relocation comes following the tragic incident last Wednesday, where their office at Vavaya Ridge was destroyed by fire.
In a press conference yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIEC, Jasper Highwood Anisi thanks the national government for swift action to offer them a space to continue with their work.
The space will be used as a temporary office from now until they find and move to a new office.
Anisi said in terms of their recovery plans, they have gone a few steps ahead in securing this space for their operations.
He added that as part of the recovery plan, SIEC will ensure they replace equipment lost in the fire, and secure temporary office arrangement that is suitable to run elections.
Also highlighted is that they will mobilize support from the government and partners to restore full capacity.
The CEO furthered that the plan will run in parallel with their 2028 national joint election work-plan, as they have election preparation ahead.
“Nothing will be on-paused, we still moving,” he said.
Meanwhile, Asini said since the incident last week, SIEC is yet to come up with the cause of fire.
“What caused the fire is still unknown, but the matter is before the police for investigation.
“The police are looking at every possible cause. But if someone burned down the building for intentional purpose, it would amount to criminal offense.
“At the moment, the police are looking at the causes of the fire. We will wait for the outcome of the investigation,” he said.
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