Police in Western Province are well-positioned to respond to any election relation violence, commander George Guna told the Sunday Star. His assurance came as the nation prepares to go to the polls on Wednesday. Guna, who recently took up the commander’s job, said traditionally constituencies in South Vella La Vella, Shortlands and others parts in…
Election materials including kits, ballot papers and ballot boxes have been deployed to the nine constituencies in Western province since they arrived on Tuesday. This came as Western Province prepares to go to the polls with other nine provinces on November 19. Election Manager, Samson Tim told the SundayStar in an interview that Gizo Kolombangara…
Assistant Returning Officers (ARO) managed to complete their Civic Awareness Training last Friday in all nine constituencies in Western Province. The training aims to help people in the community to understand the importance of elections and the offences surrounding it. This came as they prepare to cast their ballot papers in the national elections this…
Three venues have been identified to host the counting after the elections in Western Province on November 19. There are Gizo, Noro and Seghe. Election Manager, Samson Tim said the counting venues were agreed upon after their meeting with Police twice last week. Tim said there were doubts cast over Noro initially because of alleged…
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has reiterated the new to review the salaries and terms and conditions of judges. He highlighted this, Friday, when the court farewelled Australian judge Stephen Pallaras, who ended his contract here. Palmer said the salaries and terms and conditions of judges need to be made attractive so that the cream…
Republic of Korea pledges to strengthen its bilateral relations with Solomon Islands. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Kim Seong-Choon, made assurance when signing a Framework Arrangement for Grant Aid 2014 in Honiara last week. He said Korea is well aware of the pains and agonies of developing…
Election preparations in Makira-Ulawa Province are progressing smoothly ahead of Wednesday’s poll. Electoral manager Gilbert Tabihau confirmed this to the Sunday Star. He said ballot papers and boxes have arrived and have been deployed to respective polling stations. “We have also deployed polling officials for their briefing in their respective polling stations within the three…
Ballot papers for Aoke Langalanga constituency in Malaita were found to have been misprinted. Returning Officer for Aoke Langalanga Charles Kaula said they discovered this when unpacking the kits for the constituency. He said candidate David Faradatolo’s symbol which is the Democratic Alliance Party insignia instead carried the symbol of United Democratic Party. Faradatolo should…
Food security in Pacific countries could be under threat if oversized tuna vessels such as the Spanish owned Albatun Tres and Albacora Uno are allowed to continue fishing at current rates, Greenpeace says. The warning follows the release of a new report naming the Spanish boats among the world’s most destructive fishing vessels and a…
Every few decades a new destination opens up for travellers. The Solomon Islands’ treasure chest has been preserved pretty much intact since Alvaro de Mendana sailed into the heart of the country in 1568. He was so enchanted at finding gold that he named the islands after the legendary King Solomon. It’s Friday morning at…