Voters’ lists await approval for printing, distribution

ELECTION voter lists are awaiting the approval of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) for printing and distribution for public viewing. This was revealed during the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s (SIEC’s) talkback show on the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi said the lists need to get approval from…

LGBT-TOLERANT SYLLABUS COMING

Caretaker MEHRD Minister Tanangada announces tbe development of a ‘peace curriculum’ which amongst a number of factors, embraces ‘sexuality’ for a peaceful and harmonious SI THE Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is working with the Ministry of Peace, Traditional Governance & Ecclesiastical Affairs (MPTGEA) and relevant stakeholders to develop a peace curriculum…

Motion against Veo looms

THE Western Provincial Government under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo is facing leadership challenge as a potential motion of no confidence against his regime. Sources close to the move have revealed to Solomon Star this week that a group of non-executive government members are considering a motion to be tabled during the upcoming Full…

Passport payment reopens

THE Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has now reopened its passport payment and enrolment service after closing it recently due to the unavailability of passport books. In a statement this week, the Ministry said the passport payment and enrolment service close notice has been lifted as of Monday this week. Those seeking to…

IT’S 17TH APRIL

SOLOMON Islands estimated 400,000 registered voters will go to the poll on Wednesday 17th April this year, according to insiders. The date was approved by a recent meeting of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission [SIEC], it was confirmed yesterday. According to the timetable for electioneering activities, believed to have been sent to Government House, the…