THE Child and Family Welfare Bill aims to protect and support victims of violence and not to punish offenders. Acting Director of Social Welfare in the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Linda Tupe explained this yesterday, saying offenders of children will be dealt with under the Penal Code. “The bill focuses on the roles…
A TOTAL of nine hundred and two (902) polling stations will be set across the country for the 19th National General Elections. Philothea Ruaeho from the office of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) said the lists of all the polling stations will be put up next week throughout the country. She said now that…
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WITH the election fever hitting the country, Temotu Provincial Police in Lata is yet to receive any disturbance report. Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Reginald Kava said his office did not receive any report of disturbances related to campaigning in the lead to the national general election. Mr Kava said Lata and the surrounding communities…
SOME members of Kadere Party (SI) have expressed frustration over delay of funds to campaign in their respective constituencies before the elections on November 19. One member of the Party, who wants to remain unknown, said some members have already left to their constituencies by using their own funds. “Our Party executive told us that…
ALL Malaitan youths eligible to vote are being challenged to make the right decision to vote leaders who have the heart for change. An outspoken Auki resident, Moses Ramo told this paper this week as the nation prepares to go to the polls in a fortnight. “It’s good that youths must think carefully before casting…
SIX provinces will conduct their Provincial Election next month. The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional strengthening (MPGIS) has confirmed Wednesday 10th December 2014 as their Provincial Elections Day. The six (6) provinces are Central, Isabel, Guadalcanal, Malaita, Renbel, and Temotu. Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Provincial Government and Intuitional Strengthening (MPGIS) Nancy…
OUTGOING Member of Parliament (MP) for East Guadalcanal, Bradley Tovosia has attracted more than 4000 voters during his campaign to 13 places in his constituency. His campaign manager, Nevan Onorio claimed the high response from the voters put Tovosia as favourite over his other five contenders to retain his seat during the polling day on…
THE first shipment of election materials will be departing Honiara to the eastern region of the country this Sunday. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has announced during a press conference yesterday, the shipment up east will cover the islands of Makira and Temotu provinces. SIEC Communications and Awareness Manager Philothea Ruaeho said the shipment will…
GUADALCANAL Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) has clarified that it is and will always be an Incorporated Solomon Islands Company owned 80% by New Britain Palm Oil from PNG and 20% by the Guadalcanal Plains Resource Development Company. GPPOL General Manager Andrew Kerr made the statement, Wednesday in relation to an article which appeared in…