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In a closely contested election, Willie Bradford Marau has clinched victory for the third consecutive time, reaffirming his position as the Member of Parliament for the Ulawa/Ugi Constituency in the Makira Ulawa province. Marau emerged victorious among nine candidates vying for the Ulawa/Ugi Constituency seat, with the Electoral Commission formally…
The Solomon Islands, typically holding elections every four years, sees an extension to a fifth year this cycle, marking the longest term since independence. Yesterday, a significant milestone unfolds as the nation conducts its first-ever joint election for both national and provincial governments. Over 300,000 registered voters turned out to…
A person who engages in election campaign activities outside the campaign period commits an offence as specified in the Electoral Act 2018 section 124. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi reminded all candidates, their supporters and the general public that campaigning period ends at midnight tonight, Monday…
by Charley Piringi China and Australia will play a major policing and security role in the Solomon Islands leading up to and during next month’s Joint-Elections. Police commissioner Mostyn Mangau told local media today. He acknowledged and lauded the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and China Police Liaison Team (CLPT )…
𝐵𝑦 Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka As campaigns for the April 17 elections heat up, political parties, candidates and their supporters compete in pitching their policies and ideas to voters. Elections are fundamental to democracy. However this hyper-politicized process is often laced with emotions that could potentially undermine constructive debates that are…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara in support of the upcoming 2024 Joint Election. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Jasper Highwood Anisi, highlights the critical importance of collaboration…
by Charlie Piringi The Leader of the United Party (UP), Peter Kenilorea Junior, has pledged a renewed engagement with traditional development partners, including Taiwan, should his party come into power after the April 17 polls. Kenilorea stated UP’s welcoming stance toward any development partner genuinely interested in the Solomon Islands,…
