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Despite the positive feedback of a peaceful and free elections, the g7+, an International Election Observer Group, says Solomon Islands’ “need for an enhanced Civic Education for voters” would be their primary recommendation. g7+ has praised the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission for the successful conduct of the joint-election in 2024.…
Police say they will take stern action against anyone who intends to disturb the counting process at different counting venues across the country. Counting officially begun Thursday following the polls on Wednesday. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said: “We have done and exercised our democratic rights in casting our votes for…
Early results in Malaita’s provincial elections saw ousted former premier Daniel Suidani regaining his seat, while his political nemesis and successor Martin Fini lost his re-election bid. Suidani secured his second term for the West Baegu/Fataleka ward, and is again eying the premier’s position which he lost in a no-confidence…
Nestor Ghiro secured his third consecutive term as the Member of Parliament for Central Makira Constituency. Among the six candidates contending for the seat, Ghiro emerged triumphant, reaffirming his strong support within the constituency. Initially elected as an independent candidate to the National Parliament in 2014, Ghiro aligned with Prime…
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 Ronald F. Toito’ona For villagers in the eastern region of Malaita, the province’s East Road holds significant importance to them. Although it’s just a gravelled-road, it is perhaps the most notable infrastructure the British colonial government left behind in East Malaita before their exit in 1978 when Solomon Islands…
By Charley Piringi, Gina Maka’a, and Ofani Eremae For his constituents in Guadalcanal’s remote Weather Coast, the new road promised by Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Bradley Tovosia could have been life-changing. But there’s one big problem: it’s headed the wrong way. First announced by Tovosia in 2021,…
