Fraudsters in suspected collusion with Solomon Islands government officials have embezzled an estimated $10 million in Australian foreign aid funds destined for hospitals and clinics, some through a fake company called Joke Shipping Services. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has tried to hush up the theft of AusAID funds, which occurred over the…
A woman has been declared the new member of parliament (MP) for Vatud Constituency after counting concluded last night. She is the only woman MP in the 10th Parliament after most of the women candidates lost their seats. Freda Soriacomua ousted two term MP for the constituency Clay Forau Soalaoi. Reports from Lata said after…
SUPPORTERS of unsuccessful candidates for the Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency are calling for a recount of ballot boxes, alleging proper procedures and processes were not followed. This was only hours after newly elected MP for Gizo/Kolombangara, Jimson Fiau Tanangada was declared winner, polling more than 2000 votes and unseating former prime minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo with a…
MANY are still to come to terms with Thursday night’s election result upset which saw former caretaker Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo unseated by newcomer, Jimson Fiau Tanangada to become the new Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency. Mr Tanangada won with more than 2000 votes, having a total margin of more than 200 ballots…
SUPPORTERS of out-going MP and losing candidate of Central Makira constituency Hypolite Taremae threatened to hold up constituency trucks after the outgoing MP lost the seat yesterday. Mr Taremae bought the two 3-tonne trucks for the Central Makira constituency using constituency funds as MP for the past four years. But yesterday’s election results for the…
A MALAITAN youth has pleaded to the incoming government to put education as its number one priority. Philip Subu said this is important for the future of the country. He said the government needs to look into this to address the growing youth population especially the unemployed youths. “Solomon Islands is in a state called…
UP to 74 voters failed to turn up to cast their ballots at Nafinua polling station in East Malaita Constituency on polling day. Presiding officer for the constituency Michael Matangani it’s not clear why the voters did not show up. He said the number was quite big, which can make a difference to the outcome…
STANLEY Sofu continues to maintain his grip on the East Kwaio seat in Malaita – winning by a landslide to claim his third term in parliament. Contesting as an independent, Mr Sofu polled 2,748, well ahead of his runner up Alfred Sasako, who polled just 988. The other candidates are Diki Kolosu with 501 votes,…
COMMINS Aston Mewa has reclaimed the Temotu Nende seat in a landslide. He polled 2,118 votes, well ahead of his runner up Simon Peter Melau, who collected only 684 votes. Former deputy police commissioner Walter Kola came third with 625 votes. The results were announced after 5.30pm yesterday. Nine candidates contested the seat, including the…
ISABEL PROVINCE Maringe Kokota: Dr Culwick Togamana – Independent (New) Gao-Bugotu: Samuel Manetoali – Independent (Re-elected) Hograno/Kia/Havulei: Counting to continue today WESTERN PROVINCE North Vella La Vella: Milner Tozaka – Peoples Alliance Party (Re-elected) South Vella La Vella: Qora Alex Lional, Independent, (Re-elected) North New Georgina: John Dean Kuku – Independent (New) Gizo/Kolombangara: Jimson…