GAO-BUGOTU Constituency in Isabel Province awaits the decision of the High Court on the winning candidate of the constituency’s Parliamentary Seat. The Returning Officer (RO) did not count the 13 pre-poll ballot papers from Honiara, except for Buala, during the batch counting process. Despite this, the RO declared Trevor Mahaga Hedley as the winner with…
BULK SHOP is promoting local artists through an artwork integration initiative. The company is committed to innovative sustainability and community involvement and is more than excited to introduce an initiative that celebrates and supports local artists. In a statement, Bulk shop Human Resources Manager (HR) David Upwe expressed enthusiasm about the new direction, stating that…
Sentence for man who pushed another man off a cliff today SENTENCE for a man who pushed another man off a cliff after he lost $600 in a card game at Chui Chui village at Gold Ridge, Central Guadalcanal, will be delivered this afternoon. Harrison Ulavania was found guilty after a trial for one count…
CHIEF Electoral Officer (CEO) and Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi has confirmed that a total of 39 pre-polling ballot papers for the three constituencies in Isabel Province were not included in the counting of ballots for the constituencies. The three constituencies are Gao-Bugotu, Hograno- Kia-Havulei and Maringe- Kokota. CEO Anisi said during the counting process for…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a neutral law enforcement organisation which is not politically affiliated. RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau made this statement after some people say they don’t have trust and confidence in dealing with security on the election counting processes. Commissioner Mangau said I would like to remind the general…
AN Investigation Team from the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) currently on the ground to investigate election related issues between Wanlande and Bulu community in South Maliata. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita, Superintendent Leslie Kili said a person has been arrested in relation to the matter and more to follow. PPC Kili said, “I…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on the social media users to stop inciting posts and sharing them on Facebook. The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mangau made this call after certain people used fake Facebook accounts to post and share some hateful posts during the counting process. Commissioner Mangau says do not resort…
CARETAKER Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been re-elected for his seventh tenure as the Member of Parliament for East Choiseul. The four-time Prime Minister secured his seventh parliamentary election by a total of 1,808 votes, beating his runner-up David Qurusu of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party by 259 votes. Qurusu polled a total of 1549…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) on operation in Malaita have responded to a damage incident in South Malaita after a former Member of Parliament retain his seat. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita, Superintendent Leslie Kili said the initial report received this morning (21 April 2024) from Maka Police Station that men…
The counting of Marovo Constituency ballot boxes was suspended by Western Province Election Manager Collin Potakana last night and resumed this morning. Four constituencies, namely South Vella La Vella, Gizo/Kolombangara, South New Georgia, and Rendova Tetepari and Shortland Islands, have already completed their counting and their results announced. According to Potakana, out of the five…