BY TONY IROGA
Students of Solomon Islands National University (SINU) are casting their votes today to elect a new Student Representative to the SINU Council for 2026, with five candidates contesting the highly anticipated election.
Polling opens at 8am today, Thursday, June 11, and will close at 4.30pm, giving students across the university the opportunity to choose the representative who will serve as their voice on the university’s highest governing body.
According to the notice published on June 8, the election is being conducted in accordance with Section 12(1)(d) and 12(2)(c) of the SINU Act 2012.
The election was officially announced by SINU Returning Officer Cinderella Letona, who urged students to actively participate in the democratic process and ensure their voices are heard.
“Students are encouraged to participate in the election process and make their voices count by casting their votes.
“I, Cinderella Letona, Returning Officer for SINU, on 8th June 2026, publish this notice according to Section 12(1)(d) and 12(2)(c) of the SINU Act 2012,”
“I hereby give notice that the election for Student Representative to the SINU Council will be held between 8:00am and 4.30pm on Thursday, 11 June 2026,” Ms Letona said.
Five candidates representing two faculties are vying for the position.
The candidates are James Oahiru from the Faculty of Business and Tourism, Comfort Maeni from the Faculty of Education and Humanities, Kevin Olea from the Faculty of Education and Humanities, Dixion Temangutaua from the Faculty of Business and Tourism, and Redley Sale from the Faculty of Education and Humanities.
The successful candidate will represent the interests and concerns of the student body at the council level and contribute to discussions and decisions that affect the university and its students.
SINU officials encourage all eligible students to take part in the election, describing it as an important opportunity for students to influence the future direction of the institution through their elected representative.
The outcome of the election is expected to be announced following the completion of voting and the counting process later today.
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