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Four political parties signed a Coalition Agreement in Honiara this morning with the intention of forming the next government. But they only have 20 members – still short of the required minimum of 26 needed to form a new government. The four political parties consist of the three parties that…
by Charley Piringi As Solomon Islands concludes its elections and looks forward to the formation of its new government, the state of its economy remains in a “Precarious” situation, says Central Bank Governor Dr Luke Forau. “The country is at the crossroads,” Forau stated when launching the Central Bank’s 2023…
By Ronald Toito’ona Election results for Gao-Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province has been thrown into disarray after officials found pre-polling ballots for the constituency have not been counted. Independent candidate Trevor Hedley Mahaga won the seat by 13 ballots ahead of OUR Party candidate and incumbent MP Samuel Manetoali. Mahaga polled 2861votes, while Manetoali received 2,848. Chief…
The refurbishment of Tulagi’s main market is complete ahead of schedule, providing Central Islands Province with a better, more accessible marketplace for local economic activity. The SBD$1.4 million project is part of Australia’s Provincial Markets Redevelopment Program, which is redeveloping or improving markets across six provinces and Honiara. Australian High…
In a historic development, a total of eight women have secured seats in the joint Solomon Islands elections. Three will serve in the national parliament, two inside the Honiara City Council and three at the provincial government level. Chief Electoral Commissioner Jasper Anisi highlighted this to reporters in a media…
“I feel that my win is not my win, it is a win for the voiceless and the forgotten…” – Cathy L. Nori, MP Maringe/Kokota constituency, Isabel Province by William Kadi Hailing from Kmaga village, East Maringe, Isabel Province, Cathy L. Nori was declared as the incoming MP elect for Maringe/Kokota…
Voters in Guadalcanal have rewarded their last premier and his deputy with honors by elevating them to the national parliament in the April 17 polls. Francis Sade unseated North-West Guadalcanal strongman Bodo Dettke, to claim the seat for the first time. He was Guadalcanal premier until his election last week. His…
A reflection on past performance and future prospects By Ronald F. Toito’ona Manasseh Maelanga’s re-election as Member of Parliament for East Malaita Constituency comes as a surprise to most of the people who wanted to see change in the constituency. But the majority of voters have spoken, which resulted in him being re-elected. Notably, a good number of people from east Malaita constituency…
by David Hui -Stringer, Kirakira Julian Maka’a, the former Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, has committed to continuing the province’s ongoing infrastructure development initiatives initiated during his previous tenure. Securing his Provincial Government Seat for Ward 10, Central Bauro in the latest election, Maka’a reiterated the need for infrastructure development…
By Ronald F. Toito’ona A first-time voter in Central Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita says he was excited and happy to see the candidate he voted for came out the winner. Businessman Ricky Fuoo claimed the seat with the backing of 5,208 registered voters in the constituency to unseat OUR Party candidate…
