2024 Joint Election

Southeast Vella La Vella in Need of Bridge, Urges Rimsa

BY ALFRED PAGEPITU SOUTH EAST Vella La Vella Island Rivers, which share borders with North Vella, require a bridge to connect the villages of Ruruvai, Beiporo, Ngiarovai, Juno, Kuava, Joroveto, Maravari, Uzamba, Barokoma, and Malosova....

Ngella Vendors Faced Transport and Accommodation Issues

BY JOY OFASIA RURAL market vendors in Ngella, Central Island Province, have faced challenges of transportation and accommodation while conducting business at Honiara’s Central Market facility over the past decades. Christina Maneni, a rural market vendor...

Losing Ngella Constituency Candidate Irene Reflects on her Election Journey

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU SENIOR lawyer Irene Vaukei, a recent losing candidate in the 2024 national election for the Ngella Constituency parliamentary seat in the Central Islands province, took to social media to share her journey...

Anna Vota is Running for the North Guadalcanal Constituency

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU ANNA Vota, a self-employed mother and advocate for good governance, has announced her candidacy for the North Guadalcanal Constituency in the upcoming 2024 joint election on 17 April. Vota, 57, from the Nguvua...

Emilyn Ramofolo Enters Race for Provincial Leadership in Russell Islands

BY CHRIS ALEX EMILYN Lusibaea Ramofolo has confirmed that she will stand in the 2024 joint elections for Pavuvu Ward 10 for the provincial assembly seat in the Savo/Russell Constituency, Central Islands Province. The candidate, who...

Local Resident Urges Action on Land Shortage in Ontong Java

BY JOY OFASIA A Honiara resident is calling on the government and other relevant stakeholders to take immediate action to address the land shortage on Ontong Java Atoll in the Malaita Outer Islands. In an exclusive...

Entrepreneur Urges Candidates for Pro-Business and Women’s Rights Policies

BY CHRIS ALEX A local entrepreneur is reminding election candidates to focus on creating business-friendly policies and advancing women's rights in their campaign promises. As the upcoming election draws near, small business owners like Margaret Qae...

Melinda Tombakelu Gears Up for Guadalcanal Provincial Race

BY JOY OFASIA MELINDA Tombakelu Kii, a dedicated community advocate in Guadalcanal Province, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 joint election on April 17. The woman candidate is contesting the provincial election for Tandai Ward...

Election Candidate Lydia’s Vision for a Better Panatina Ward

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU LYDIA Yeo, the election candidate for the Panatina Ward 12 Honiara City Council (HCC) seat, has revealed her vision for a better and thriving community. With a background in community development and a...

Alalo Campaigns to End Treatment of MOI People as ‘Second-Class Citizens’

BY JOY OFASIA FLORENCE Kealau Alalo, a woman candidate, has launched her 2024 joint election campaign to end discriminatory treatment of Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) people as second-class citizens. Alalo is set to contest the national...