Beyond the Headlines Ep. 5
In this episode, Director of National Parliament Education Unit Marisa Pepa explains the processes of lobbying, election of the Prime Minister, and elections of the parliament speakers. Host: Gina Maka’a.
Author: Charley Piringi
Charley Piringi is a co-founder and investigative journalist at In-Depth Solomons.
Beyond the Headlines Ep. 3
This episode looks into youths participation in democratic process. President of Malaita Youth Council Philip Subu spoken for the youth voices.
Beyond the Headlines Ep.2
This Episode looks into the political party system in Solomons Islands. Acting Political Commission Registrar, Glinson Galo explains the process.
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