Urgent PM election request

SOLOMON Islands Christians Association (SICA) has joined Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) in calling on the Governor General to set aside the date for the election of Prime Minister as soon as possible. The call comes as the nation waited eagerly to see the next government. SICA’s general secretary, Holmes Saeve said they supported FSII’s…

City Mayor lauds city residents

Honiara City residents have been acknowledged for their good behaviour towards the smooth and peaceful election within the city’s three constituencies last week. Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua yesterday expressed his deep appreciation for the good behaviour shown by the residents. Mr Mua said as the administrator looking after the city, the council management is…

City residents urged to vote

HONIARA City residents have been urged to come out in good numbers to vote for leaders to lead people of the city and its affairs. Returning Officer (RO) for the Honiara City Council election Alphonses Peru said now that the national general election is over, all residents should now fix their eyes on HCC elections.…

HCC to adopt same voting system

HONIARA City Council (HCC) will adopt the same system used in this year’s national general election for its election. Legal officer of City Council Vincent Kohata explained that city council has mended certain sections of council’s regulation to adopt the same system used during the recent national general election. Kohata said some of the amendments…

Library abused by Honiara candidate

HONIARA City Council has not given permission to people residing at its public library before the national election last week. They were believed to be supporters of councillor and losing candidate of Central Honiara, Jack Igi. Most of them came from the provinces and leave the premise of the library this week. The Council said…

Commission elaborates on court ruling

THE Political Parties Commission (PPC) has defended the High Court ruling on Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) Facebook page on Wednesday. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled in favour of the Commission after re-elected member Mathew Wale and his unregistered party – Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) took it to court. Mr Wale had…

Maneka welcomes petition

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) of North Guadalcanal Constituency says he welcomes any petition taken against him by outgoing and ousted Member of Parliament (MP) for North Guadalcanal Constituency Martin Sopage. This follows rumours the ousted MP is planing to lodge a petition. Speaking to the Solomon Star yesterday Samson Maneka said; “I already…