A CANDIDATE is allowed to register and contest a seat in any of the 50 constituencies in the country during an election. That’s according to the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) based on the Electoral Act 2018. In its weekly program on Friday, the Electoral Office said there have been questions being raised by the…
THE Malaita public is eager to know the alleged financier of the motion of no confidence against Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani. This came after reports claimed the mover’s side allegedly used the money to lobby prior to motion day. Information obtained from the investigation carried by the paper revealed that money was used to…
* Bail refused for man facing firearm-related charges* Father denied bail* Ruling on Fox Wood murder committal today Bail refused for man facing firearm-related charges A BAIL application made for the man facing firearm-related charges who is in custody for breaching his bail condition has been refused on Wednesday. Chief Magistrate Emma Garo in her…
THE People’s Republic of China Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming made a courtesy call to Honiara City Mayor Wilson Mamae, his executive and management, Thursday. During the meeting, Mr. Mamae congratulated Ambassador Li for being the first Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Solomon Islands. He said with the…
The Solomon Islands National University has a new Chancellor; He is one of our renowned Medical experts and academia Sir Dr. Nathan K. Kere. He has accepted his appointment by the Minister of Education and Human Resource Development Hon. Lanelle Tanangada MP on the recommendation of SINU Council as the next Chancellor for SINU…
Small crafts or boats have been sighted crossing to and fro at the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinean border. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Vaevaso said the small boats are crossing over both sides of the border. “Some boats are coming into our border while others are going into the PNG border,” Vaevaso said.…
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THE leader of Opposition Matthew Wale and MP for Aoke Langalanga condemns the allegations of bribery of Malaita MPAs reported in the Island Sun newspaper and calls on the Police to cause investigations immediately. In a statement, on Thursday said the claims are serious and warrant an investigation. “I am truly appalled at what is…
‘U.S Embassy responds to S.I gov’t article’ By ANDREW FANASIANewsroom, Honiara THE U.S Embassy in Port Moresby says the article published in the media from the Government Communication Unit contained several factual errors and unfounded speculation regarding the United States Agency for International Development’s Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Environment (SCALE) Program. “USAID assistance is…
Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke/Langalanga Matthew Wale congratulates the Premier of Malaita Province, Daniel Suidani, on his success against the no confidence motion tabled against him. “The victory clearly demonstrates the resounding confidence the majority of MPAs have in Premier Suidani’s leadership and his government’s performance to date, hence should be applauded. “Everything…