Politics
VOTE EARLY
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission urges early voting for smooth election day BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Solomon Islands Electoral…
We are ready: SIEC
BY MORRIS NAFU The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says it is ready for the rollout of the 2024 national…
Can CDF truly improve rural people’s lives?
The struggle to meet the demands of their voters but at the same time trigger ‘development’ is an ongoing issue…
‘We do not feel the impact’ despite billions of dollars in rural development funds
As Solomon Islanders go to the polls next month to elect our 12th national parliament since Independence, it is disheartening,…
Sports
SI Netball Coach lauds Team’s performance
BY INDY MAEALASIA SOLOMON Islands Netball’s Coach is confident that her team has greatly improved despite suffering a heavy loss…
Solomon Islands Men’s Rugby 7s Team Ends Pacific Games Journey in Quarterfinals
By EDDIE OSIFELO The journey of Solomon Islands’ men’s rugby 7s team at the XVII Pacific Games came to a…
We lost our game, but still proud of our team efforts: Masaea
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA DESPITE the loss in in their final game against Tonga, Alex Masaea, a thirty-year-old player representing the…
ANOTHER PROBLEM
Security firms urges GOC to release upfront payment for mobilisation BY NED GAGAHE Several security firms contracted to provide their…
Letters
Violence as a Human Rights abuse
DEAR EDITOR, A worrying number of women in the Solomon Islands experience domestic violence. Statistics have shown almost 64% of…
Violation of Human Rights
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen of this country, I strongly urge our government to recognize the rights of persons…
Chinese companies and domestic politics
AN OBSERVER THE row between the national government and the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has degenerated to a level that…
VIEWPOINT- Virivolomo and his misconstrued facts
CELSUS TALIFILU Brisbane AVIATION Permanent Secretary Moses Virivolomo’s attempt to denounce what was said about his conduct in Auki…
Local News
Constituencies of Honiara and its wards has faced delays
BY INDY MAEALASIA VOTE counting for the three (3) constituencies of Honiara and its wards has faced delays, attributed to…
Local observers happy with ballot boxes handling
BY INDY MAEALASIA LOCAL stakeholders who actively participated and observed the country’s first ever historical joint election on Wednesday 17th have…
TENDERED BALLOT PAPERS CLARIFIED
CEO clarifies issuance of tendered ballot papers during polling BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CHIEF Electoral Officer Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Jasper…
COUNTING BEGINS TODAY
Provincial and HCC ballots first following crucial verification step: SIEC BY IRWIN ANGIKI Counting of the casted ballots of yesterday’s…
SIEC Chairlady highlights of polling day
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Madame Taeasi Sanga, Chairwoman of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC), emphasized the importance of the…
Ballot paper can be signed by polling official with any coloured pen: SIEC dismisses ‘red pen only’ rumour
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The Electoral Commission has refuted as misleading rumours that the ballot paper must be signed with a…