Candidate listing for remaining Constituencies

WESTERN PROVINCE

Shortlands
1. Augustine Taneko (former MP)
2. Derick Pako
3. Queensland Olega
4. Steve Laore
5. Ronnie Kidoe
6. Nimano Otuana
7. Albert Bakele Laore

North Vella La Vella
1. Pye Robert Kuve
2. Milner Tozaka (former MP)
3. Alistair Porebangara Paekera
4. Gwen Abana Jitukalo
5. Maleli Zalao
6. Casper Dorauvo

South Vella La Vella
1. Lional Alex
2. Roalnd Mae
3. Trevor Olavae (former MP)
4. Jenning Movobule
5. Kelly Levi
6. Milton B Sisiopere

Gizo/Kolombangara
1. Mark Kale
2. Ishmelly Kevu
3. Kenneth Bulehite
4. Gordon Darcy Lilo (former MP)
5. Ernest Kenji Sato
6. Kimoe Toma
7. Warren Paia Alebule
8. Ian Roni Gina
9. George Tataio
10. Reuben Laity Lilo
11. Robin Mesepitu
12. Jackson Piasi
13. Daniel Kennedy
14. Mockson Aaron

North New Georgia
1. Job Duddley Tausinga
2. Nautali Tongarutu
3. Dewin Alick

South New Georgia Rendova & Tetepare
1. David Lani Gina
2. Simba Paza
3. Elijah R Hoe
4. Danny Philip
5. Aseri Tamana
6. Francis John Zama (former MP)
7. Doreen Linga
8. Nairy Alamu

Marovo
1. Hellen Saera Hilli
2. Ivan Geroko Ngai
3. Eric Hivae
4. Milikada Millar Silas
5. Atabani Tahu
6. Edward Tokuru
7. Philemon Riti
8. Snyder Rini (former MP)
9. Spama Runiala Sialo
10. Lore Reuben
11. Undikolo Pelobule
12. Denton Dina Bennie

MALAITA PROVINCE

East Kwaio
1. Herrick Dennie
2. Alfred Solomon Sasako
3. Stanley Festus Sofu (former MP)
4. Solomon Amos Morisudah

West Kwaio
1. Fred Saega
2. Fred Sisifiu
3. Anderson Kwaimea Raenaitoro
4. Peter Tom (former MP)
5. Alfred Afeau
6. Henry Dada
7. Tony Uania
8. Mathias Olofia
9. Charles Karaori
10. Robert Wales Feratalia
11. Augustine Lafo
12. Harry Kwalafunu
13. Jack Ofoato

West Are Are
1. Slayde Waiwaki Ehakeni
2. Paul R Opaka
3. John Maneniaru
4. Peter Hauia
5. Campion Ohasio
6. Joe Timothy Ariaria
7. Samson Maeniuta Rihuoha
8. Severino Nuaiasi (former MP)
9. Andrew Gabriel Nori
10. Martin Tome Haikau

RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCE
1. Clive Sunga Tuimaka
2. Charlie Tango
3. Seth Gukuna (former MP)
4. David Piua Tuhanuku
5. Nollan Teika
6. Jay P S kabei
7. Timothy Johnston
8. Collin S Tesuatai

GUADALCANAL PROVINCE

North West Guadalcanal
1. Siriako Usa (former MP)
2. Craig Apusae Pelu
3. Solomon Love
4. Horst Heinz Bobo Dettke
5. Michael Ben Walahoula
6. Stephen Labu
7. John Quan
8. Charles Keku Chivili
9. Joseph Pali Neilsen
10. Joseph Solomon Anea
11. Hilda Padavera Kii
12. George Kavoa
13. Charles Brown Beu
14. Francis M Belande Sade

West Guadalcanal
1. Peter S Haeo
2. Obediah Gadi
3. Anthony K Veke
4. George W Mangale
5. Edme Ziokera
6. Samson Teteha
7. David Rosalio
8. Moses Garu
9. Pascal K Belamatagu
10. Joshua Bulolo
11. Silas Divine Gift Lauviso

South Guadalcanal
1. Betty Lirma Gigisi
2. Ron Lawson Meke
3. Andrew Donia Muaki
4. Francis Peter Para
5. Victor Totu
6. Jack Israel Bana
7. Daviid Dei Pacha (former MP)
8. Charles Aiwosuga
9. Josiah Karichi
10. Konald Kalea Sala
11. Martin Tsuki
12. Allastair Teava
13. Marx Lua Tova
14. Cornelius Vonseu

East Guadalcanal
1. Henry Pechakibo
2. Johnson Koli (former MP)
3. Joe Tuti Ruriti Uaimanu
4. Kennedy Hoda
5. Bradley Tovosia
6. John Hue
7. Bendick Tova
8. Joseph Hikuta'a
9. Samson Tahuniara
10. Ezekiel Alebua

East Central Guadalcanal
1. Gordon Tapalia
2. Abel Arambola
3. Joseph Onika
4. Nathaniel Mara
5. Nollen C Leni (former MP)
6. Eric Theogole
7. Kamilo Kevin Gaoma
8. Mark Gatu
9. Molia Gemali
10. Reuben Tovutovu
11. Job Maneka Geseni

North East Guadalcanal
1. Derek Sikua (former MP)
2. Fairall Wilfred
3. Ishmael Robert Leuape
4. Brally Jim Tavalia
5. Henry Saea
6. Alfred M Lovanitila

North Guadalcanal
1. Martin Sopage (former MP)
2. Daniel V Buto
3. Benedict Garimae
4. David Kwan
5. Samson Maneka
6. Stephen Paeni
7. Harry Barnabas
8. Edmond Sonitavea
9. John Rosivaena
10. Alfred Maeke
11. Greenta Vienna Tome
12. Andrew Kuvu

Central Guadalcanal
1. Peter Shannel Agouaka (former MP)
2. Walton Naezon

August 4 will be a National Public Holiday to mark Election Day

National Election Day, Wednesday 4th August is a Public Holiday.

The relevant Ministry has appointed the 4th August 2010, as a Public Holiday as the country will mark its national election day in exercise of powers conferred by section 6 of the Public Holidays Act.

Director Civil Affairs Division Robert Fa'arodo signed the notice for the Public Holiday for Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Early this week, a former chief electoral officer John Babalu has questioned why the national election day of August four has not been declared a public holiday by the Minister for Home Affairs.

Mr Babalu said since the first general election after independence some 30 years ago, all national general elections were held on a public holiday.

Source:SIBC

Final list of candidates for remaining constituencies to be ready this weekend

It is expected that the final list of candidates for 19 remaining constituencies should be ready by this weekend. It is also understood that the Electoral Commission is planning to post the finalised list on the website of the Office of the Prime Minister as well.

We will keep you in the loop.

Meet your candidates for Solomon Islands 2010 National General Elections

MALAITA PROVINCE

North Malaita
1. Joel Moffat Konofilia
2. Lawrence Foanaota
3. Sensie George
4. Mahlon Oduramo Suilifia
5. Jimmy Lusibaea
6. Rev Michael Maeliau
7. Daniel Enele Kwanairara (former MP)
8. Leslie Leau Kwaiga
9. Rt. Rev Raymond Aumae

Lau/Mbaelelea
1. Auga Augustine
2. Walter Folotalu (former MP)
3. Fagal Aengari
4. Silver Mango
5. Philip Solodia
6. Charles Ferania Sale
7. Dr. Judson Lee Leafasia
8. John Dominic Gela
9. Toata Molea
10. Leslie Lazarus
11. John Meke

Baegu/Asifola
1. Peter Kakai Jr
2. Danny Mana Siau
3. Toswel Kaua (former MP)
4. Thompson Lebeoa
5. James Kili
6. Tony Irobina
7. Bobby Kusilifu
8. Francis Frank Lomo
9. Henry Olobeni
10. Alfred Liata Malakai
11. David Tome
12. John Tatalo
13. Wilfred Akao
14. Makario Tagini

Fataleka
1. Rev Solomon Auga
2. Thomas Ifuimae
3. Gregson Angisia
4. Allan Siau
5. John Kunika
6. Jennifer Fugui
7. Flex Laumae Kabini
8. Steve Abana (former MP)
9. Peter Bubulu

Central Kwaraae
1. Fred Iro Fono (former MP)
2. Walton Willy Abuitoo
3. Fiulaua Jackson
4. Philip Damirara Akotee
5. John Utukana To'ofilu
6. Leonard Sasai
7. Fred Maebiru Maetoloa
8. Clement Lee
9. Collin Maenuu Sigimanu
10.Reubin Torii Moli
11. Rosie Anibalata

West Kwaraae
1. Simon Mani
2. Paul Kukutee Daokalia
3. Allen Tori Tomu
4. Jared Daudau Tagini
5. Martin Saefafia
6. Henry Tagini Anita
7. Casper Kasote'e Dausabea
8. Augustine Faliomea Maelifaka
9. Leslie Osimae
10. Erickson Otia
11. Martin Fini
12. Martin Aebata
13. Shemuel Sam Idurii (former MP)
14. Robert Madeo
15. John Alfred Tuasulia
16. Fred Maniau
17. Sam Lidimani Alasia
18. Jack Kaota

East Malaita
1. Sade Oge
2. Capt. Wilfred Belo
3. Philistus Olo Fafoi
4. Manasseh Maelanga (former MP)
5. David Toifai Misitomu
6. Lloyd Gwee Toribaeko
7. Ezekiel Korai

Aoke/Langalanga
1. Richard N. Ulufa'alu
2. Frank Bosi
3. Matthew Cooper Wale (former MP)
4. Tony Wale
5. Billy Kwasai Manu
6. Judy Kwatena F Barty

East Are'Are
1. Joe Hatamane Ririmae
2. Andrew Hanaria Keniasina
3. Aliki Tokii Haapio
4. Andrew Maneporaa
5. Michael Ahikau
6. Brian Aonima
7. Abraham Namokari
8. Jerry Haipora

Small Malaita
1. Matthew Fakaia
2. Alex Bartlett
3. William Haomae (former MP)
4. Henry Star Dora
5. Lyndon Wateitohi
6. Joseph Wane
7. Leslie Anthony Saru
8. Christopher Wate
9. Elijah Owa
10. Clement Honiola
11. Rick Houenipwela
12. Henry Dora
13. Willie Faasu
14. Edwin Awaoli
15. Patrick Wate

Malaita Outer Islands
1. Hugo Kahano
2. David Holosivi
3. Rodger D Tauariki
4. Thomas Sapivaka
5. reginald W Aipia
6. Patrick Vahoe (former MP)
7. Martin Kialoe

HONIARA

East Honiara
1. Thompson Guralava
2. Catherine Adifaka
3. Douglas Ete
4. Paul Maenuu
5. Wycliff Ene
6. David Jack Maesua
7. Charles Dausabea
8. Simon Bouro
9. John Lausao
10. Geoffrey Faisi Samuel
11. Eddie Misi
12. John Nelson Ross

Central Honiara
1. Nelson Nee (former MP)
2. Benard Bakotee
3. Robert Donyhill Hite
4. John Buluwane
5. Edward Kasutee Siapu Rarabae
6. James Leonard Mua
7. Barnabas Henson
8. Francis Waleanisia
9. Moon Pin Kwan
10. Pr. Ishmael Misalo
11. John Moffat Fugui
12. Duddley T Wate
13. Lawrence Kepangy Makili
14. Eric Tema
15. Jonathan Aqario Zama
16. Martin Alufurai
17. Charles Matanani
18. Samson Saokwai Raotee
19. Michael Tom Anita
20. Steve Lebaro
21. Delma Lavina Nori
22. Beato Apaniai
23. Fred Peter

West Honiara
1. Toxie Polyn
2. Isaac Inoke Tosika (former MP)
3. Alfred Soaki
4. Andrew Mua
5. Catherine Sheardown Atanikakia
6. Namson Tran

CENTRAL PROVINCE

Ngella
1. Christian Salini
2. Cecil Ono
3. Bartholomew Parapolo
4. Johnley T Hatimoana
5. Alfred Pohe
6. Catherine Ann Pule
7. Ronald M Unusi
8. Clement Kakango
9. Daniel A Parapolo
10. Mark Kemakeza (former MP)
11. Fred Samora
12. John Gorosi

Savo/Russells
1. Reginald Hill Kokili
2. Dickson Mua Panakitasi
3. Sterry Leni Kuatavem
4. Allen Christian Kemakeza (former MP)
5. Tura Baptise
6. Henry Zimbo

TEMOTU PROVINCE

Temotu Nende
1.John Patterson Oti (former MP)
2. Commins Aston Mewa
3. Edwin Meibu
4. James Mekab
5. George Henry Malirbaal
6. Freddy Me’esa
7. Rev Philip Mali
8. Edward Daiwo

Temotu Pele
1. Philip Nadu
2. Nelson Nimelea
3. Alfred Dagi
4. George Boape
5. Joe Atkin Leiau
6. Oliver Melive Osi
7. George West
8. Alfred Apela Toaki
9. Johnson Levela
10. Ross Hepworth
11. Martin Teddy Magga (former MP)
12. Michael Maina
13. David Dalaume

Temotu Vatud
1. Timothy Walter Titiulu
2. Andrew Hepworth
3. Samuel Kafukese Rarokofe
4. Noel Aisa
5. Nathan Nukusaumua
6. Afetama Steven Torro
7. Casper Muna Tofimao
8. Jeffery Teava
9. Gordon H Bila
10. Clay Forau Soalaoi (former MP)
11. Patrick Mundano
12. Rangu Samson Ariki
13. Lazarus Munamua
14. Frank Lovejoy Kataina
15. Michale Meone Morava
16. Philip Spillus Tuapa
17. Mua James Rafe
18. Walter Mavaemua
19. Chris Patty

MAKIRA/ULAWA PROVINCE

West Makira
1. Golden Kiloko
2. Edmond Dangi
3. Nelson Nausi
4. Jimmy Hanson Riunga
5. Alick Dangi
6. Daniel Dautaha
7. Dick Haamori
8. James Morea
9. Jackson Sunaone
10. Peter Trena Rarahaabura
11. Jackson Raeri
12. John Mepuke Taaru
13. Japhet Waipora (former MP)
14. Richard Taro
15. Paul Marita

Central Makira
1. Romano Tarohania
2. Vkey Mansugu
3. Nester Ghiro
4. Fr. Joseph Tamuatara
5. Henry G Hagawusia
6. Hypolite Taremae
7. Paul Watoto
8. Jack Faga
9. Nesta Marahora
10. Fox H Qwaina
11. Alfred Woto
12. Fredson Fenua
13. Aaron Koroa
14. Benard Ghiro (former MP)
15. Thomas Nukuafi
16. Edmund Mehare

East Makira
1. Warren Tereqoroa
2. Martin Karani
3. Henry Siake Kuata
4. Otto Mafuara Kuper
5. Nathaniel Peter Wakaa
6. Stevenson Piringisau
7. Daniel Wagatora
8. Stanley Stafford Siapu
9. Henry Jack Kuata Sitai
10. Thomas Bea
11. Fred Pagewa Fanua
12. Nicholas K Gapiara
13. Alfred Ghiro
14. John Mamate

Ulawa/Ugi
1. Carl Warren Belden
2. Ashley Rohorua
3. Sir Nathaniel Waena
4. Fox C
5. Augustine Waetara
6. Noel Mamau
7. Meffrey Awgo
8. Michael Ramsi Poki
9. Henry Marau
10. James Tora (former MP)
11. Wilfred Robertson Natei
12. Joseph Harry Makoa
13. Rafael Oli
14. Peter Titiulu

CHOISEUL PROVINCE

South Choiseul
1. Elijah Doro Muala
2. Walter Katovai
3. Alick Sogati
4. Atkin Vilaka
5. Collish Leketo Tutua
6. Noah Sala
7. Micahel Collin Pitakaka
8. Brandley Pitanoe
9. Jackson Kiloe
10. Cromwell Qopoto
11. Robertson Erere Qalokae
12. Rev. Caleb Kotali
13. Wilson Pita

North West Choiseul
1. Francis Galo
2. Connelly Sadakabatu
3. Sylvia Nowak Anderson
4. Ralph Billy Takubala
5. Clement Pikabatu Kengava (former MP)
6. Alpha Kimata

East Choiseul
1. Hence Vaekesa
2. Moses Kureboso Biliki
3. Shepherd Lapo
4. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (former MP)

WESTERN PROVINCE

Ranongga/Simbo
1. Francis Billy Hilly (former MP)
2. Steven Suti Agalo
3. Elizabeth Tamugula Pearson
4. Belani Tekulu
5. Charles Sigoto

West New Georgia and Vonavona
1. Joseph Douglas
2. Peter James Boyers (former MP)
3. Billy veo
4. Pat Loe
5. Rev Milton Talasasa
6. Silas Kerry Vaqara Tausinga
7. Akuila Talasasa
8. Wilson Gina
9. Rev. Robertson Balo
10. Nelson Boso
11. Selina Zima Boso
12. Gloria Sisiopere

ISABEL PROVINCE

Hograno/Kia/Havulei
1.Peter McPerson
2. Nelson Kehe Kile
3. Dick Daoleni
4. Jane Magata Tozaka
5. Ruben Bako Natowan
6. Selwyn Riumana (former MP)
7. Eddie Ene
8. Atkin Bera
9. George Ngumi Goe
10. Duddley Lonamei

Maringe/Kokoto
1. Samson Aumae
2. John Colridge Lolley
3. John Charlie Sotamana
4. Tione Bugotu
5. Moses Sasago
6. Varian Lonamei (former MP)
7. Dr Culwick Togamana
8. Rachel Theotahigna
9. Clement Rojumana
10. Leslie Kikolo

Gao/Bugotu
1. Patteson Riumono
2. Derek Kolinahiga
3. Rhoda Sikilabu
4. Samuel Manetoali (former MP)
5. Basil Manelegua
6. Ian Aujare
7. Moffat Behulu Tupi

Other constituencies lists are still to come. Keep your dial on TARD for the latest on this upcoming elections.

Eleven candidates nominated for Lau/Mbaelelea Constituency

It is believed that eleven candidates will contest for the Lau/Mbaelelea Constituency seat. A few of the intending candidates include Walter Folotalu (outgoing MP), John Meke, Dr Judson Leafasia, Philip Solodia and so forth.

TARD will publish the full list once we have it on hand.

Konofilia launches SIUP manifesto in North Malaita

The new President of the revived Solomon Islands United Party Joel Moffat Konofilia has on Friday 9th July launched his party manifesto at Kafoabu Village, Malu’u, North Malaita.

In his launching programme he started with a prayer of repentance on behalf of the United Party pleading for forgiveness.

Konofilia said, “The prayer must be taken to request God to forgive United Party for what the former leaders of the United Party have done in the past against the Nation of Israel”.

Before the prayer Mr. Konofilia said, “for the past 32 years the nation of Solomon Islands has been under a severe chronic curse”.

“This was because the party’s former leader in a United Nation’s meeting had voted against the nation of Israel”, he said.

The revived United Party have seen and believed that what God had said to Abraham in Genesis 12: 1-3 had come to a reality today.

“So from that decision the United Party today under a new leadership and executive believed that the entire nation of Solomon Islands has been under curse for the past 32 years”, Konofilia said.

He went on to say that the curse was even further extended when a representative of Solomon Islands Government also chose to vote against Israel just last year 2009.

Mr Konofilia said, “As a new leader for the United Party, standing today on Uala land where Peter Abuofa landed with the gospel on its shores would like just to say sorry to our God on behalf only of the party”.

The President took the prayer of confession on behalf of the party and asked God for forgiveness so that the new United Party will walk under God’s blessing and not curse.

After the prayer, the President publicly made a declaration that, “starting today and onward the United Party will vow its support and vote for Israel unconditionally in obedience to Genesis 12: 1- 3”.

He said, “if this is God’s will then I stand today on Uala land and declare that the Solomon Islands United Party will stand, support and vote for Israel in the next meeting”.

After the session of prayer, Mr Konofilia put into light why he is qualified to be a leader.

Firstly, he said, “everything he believed in must be rooted deeply in the word of God”.

He said, “I am fit to lead the Toabaita people today.
“I have no doubt in my heart that I can do it”.

“In the book of Joel 2: 28 it says, “And it shall come to pass in the last days that I will pour my Spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and you old men shall dream dreams and young men shall see visions”.

Konofilia said, “As long as the spirit is with man you are qualified”.

“If you look deeply into the word vision, it goes along with leadership”, he said.

The president said, “according to the scriptures, young men will see visions, and if you don’t believe that then you can take off that part from your bible”.

“Today is the day for young people to lead”, “that is why I rooted my standing in the word of God”. “I am qualified by the word”, Konofilia said.

Secondly he said, “according to the cultures of Toabaita our traditional warfare were not led by old people to end up in a sleep in the war”.

“The leader must be young, strong, and healthy to thrash about through sweat and blood just for the sake of his peoples’ interest, so by culture I am qualified”.

“Everything I believed in if they were not rooted in the word of God and culture then wisdom is missing”.

“I believed that this was the problem with the government of Solomon Islands for the last 32 years”. “Everything including the policies of our government were adopted from afar”.

“They were all knowledge and nothing was rooted in the word of God and culture”.

He said, “There is no wisdom in knowledge but wisdom is in the word of God and our culture”.

Mr. Konofilia assured the people who gathered to witness the launching that they are okay, they are millionaires but foreign things have blinded their eyes from seeing this fact.

“Have hope in your heart”, he said.

Thirdly, Konofilia said, this nation was ruled by a system of government called democracy.

“In a democratic system of government anyone who is above the age of 21 or maybe 18, it is your democratic right to run in the election”.

“So my brothers, by the law of this nation I am qualified”.

Konofilia summarized the grounds qualifying him for the contest by saying, “Biblically, Culturally and Democratically I am qualified to be your leader for tomorrow”.

Also in the programme Mr Konofilia highlighted that a leader must posses some experiences in rural leadership, national leadership and international leadership.

He said, “if someone has only some experiences in rural leadership and lacks experiences in national and international leadership that means he has no complete leadership capacity”.

“It is important that a leader must be recognized as a rural, national and international leader”.

Konofilia also answered some questions from the constituents during the gathering.

A question asked was, “are you going to use the same CDO system if you come into power?”

He answered, “the CDO system will completely be wiped away and there will be no constituency office but rather a council consisting a fair representation of church, youth, women, house of chiefs and associations of all spheres of life will be in place to plan and manage all affairs of the constituency”.

Another question about paying voters was leveled at Mr Konofilia.

Konofilia said, “if you were paid to vote and your candidate wins that shows you are not the one who put that candidate into power but it is the one who funded the candidate.”
“After all, the candidate will only going to listen to the donor and not you”.

“The power that the candidate will be using will only be a puppet dominion because the candidate will turn his ears to the donor”.

The programme was witnessed by constituents from wards 7, 8 and 9 of the North Malaita Constituency.

And a time of feasting concluded the event.

Source: Solomon Star

Meet the candidates contesting the 2010 National General Elections

Please note that some constituencies are still missing from the list below:

Temotu Nende
John Patteson Oti, Commins Aston Mewa,Edwin Meibu, James Mekab, George Henry Malirbaal, Freddy Me’esa, Rev’d Philip Mali, Edward Daiwo

North Malaita
Moffat Konofilia, Lawrence Foanaota, Sensie George, Mahlon Osuramo Suilifia, Jimmy Lusibaea, Rev’d Michael Maeliau, Daniel Enele Kwanairara, Leslie Kwaiga, Rt. Rev’d Raymond Aumae

Central Makira
Romano Tarohania, Vkey Mansugu, Nestor Ghiro, Rev’d Joseph Tamatara, Henry Hagawusia, Hypolite Taremae, Paul Watoto, Jack Faga, Nesta Marahora, Fox Qwaina, Alfred Wote, Fredson Fenua, Aaron Koroa, Bernard Ghiro, Thomas Nukuafi, Edmund Mehare

Ulawa/Ugi
Carl Warren Beloen, Ashley Rohorua, Sir Nathaniel Waena, Fox Sumaheniau, Augustine Waetara, Noel Mamau, Meffrey Awao, Michael Ramsi Poki, Henry Marau, James Tora, Wilfred Robertson Natei, Joseph Hary Makaa, Rafael Oli, Peter Titiulu

South Choiseul
Elijah Doro Muala, Walter Katovai, Alick Sogati, Atkin Vilaka, Collish Leketo Tutua, Noah Zala, Michael Collin Pitakaka, Brandley Pitanoe, Jackson Kiloe, Cromwell Qopoto, Robertson Erere Qalokale, Rev’d Caleb Kotali, Wilson Pita

East Choiseul
Hence Vaekesa, Moses Kurebose Biliki, Sheperd Lapo, Manasseh Sogavare

Gao/Bugotu
Patteson Riumono, Derick Kolinahiga, Rhoda Sikilabu, Samuel Manetoali, Basil Manelegua, Ian Aujare, Moffat Behulu

Hograno/Kia/Havulei
Peter Mcpherson, Nelson Kile, Jane Tozaka, Reuben Natowan, Selwyn Riumana, Eddie Ene, Atkin Bera, George Gnumi Goe, Duddley Lonamei

Maringe/Kokota
Samson Aumae, John Lolley, John Sotamana, Tione Bugotu, Moses Sasago, Varian Longamei, Culwick Togamana, Rachel Theotahigna, Clement Rojumana, Leslie Kikolo

Gela
Mark Kemakeza, Bart Parapolo, Ronald Unusi, C. Kakango, Fred Samora, Alfred Pohe, Chris Salini, J. Gorosi Pidoke, Cicil Ono, Daniel Parapolo, Catherine Pule, John Lee Hatimoana

Central Honiara
Robert Donyhill Hite, Jonathan Zama, Dudley Wate, Fred Peter, Bernard Bakote’e, Francis Waleanisia, Martin Alufurai, John Buluwale, Steve Lebaro, Moon Pin Quan, Edward Rarabae, Nelson Ne’e, Delma Nori, Barnabas Henson, Pr Ishmael Idu Misalo, Samson Raete’e, Beato Apaniai, Michael Anita, James Mua, Charles Matanani, Eric Tema, Lawrence Makili and John Moffat Fugui.

West Honiara
Namson Tran, Isaac Inoke, Alfred Soaki, Catherine Atanikakia, Andrew Mua and Toxie Polyn.

East Honiara
Paul Maenu’u, Geoffrey Samuel, David Jack Maesua, Eddie Misi, Simeon Bouro, Thompson Guralaua, Douglas Ete, Charles Dausabea, Wycliffe Ene, John Nelson Ross, Catherine Adifaka and John Lausao.

Source: Electoral Commission

Nine intending candidates nominated for North Malaita Constituency

North Malaita Constituency
It has been confirmed that nine intending candidates were nominated to contest the North Malaita Constituency seat come August 4th. They are:

1. Moffat Konofilia
2. Daniel Enele Kwanairara (outgoing MP)
3. Rev Michael Maeliau
4. Leslie Kwaiga
5. Jimmy Lusibaea
6. Bishop Raymond Aumae
7. Lawrence Foanaota
8. Marlon Suilifia
9. George Dingariko Senisi

North New Georgia
Meanwhile, SIBC reported that out-going member of Parliament for North New Georgia in the Western Province, Job Duddley Tausinga, is contesting a Parliament seat for the seventh time.

He is expected to be challenged by only one candidate for the North New Georgia seat, which is likely to be an easy battle for Tausinga.

Election Manager Western Province, Dalcy Sito says up to five o'clock Thursday evening, she had received a total of 69 candidates contesting Western Province's nine seats. Among the 69 candidates are four women.

Temotu Province
In other related news, a total of 40 candidates have been nominated to contest the three parliamentary seats for Temotu province.

Election Manager for Temotu, Luke Paul Taula told SIBC News that Temotu VATUD constituency received the highest number of nominations - 19 in all, followed by Temotu Pele which has 13 nominations. Eight candidates were being nominated for Temotu Nende.

Mr Taula says all three constituencies have no woman candidate, but all three former MPs are to re-contest their seats.

Central Islands Province
A total of 18 candidates are to contest the two parliamentary seats for Central Islands province.

Ngella constituency received 12 nominations, whilst 6 candidates will be contesting for the the Savo-Russell seat.

Election Manager for Central province, Baddley Niavani says only one woman candidate has been nominated for the Ngella constituency.

Niavani says both former MPs - Sir Allan Kemakeza and his brother Mark Kemakeza are re-contesting their MP seats.

He says the Electoral Commission through the office of Attorney General has given advice that Mark Kemakeza is eligible to contest his Ngella constituency despite having faced corruption charges in the Honiara Magistrates Court.

Niavani says the advice was that Mr Kemakeza is innocent until proven guilty - and is free to contest the election.

Source: SIBC

National Election Updates and whispers from Honiara

Contesting candidates for North Malaita Constituency
Just before the close of nominations yesterday, some of the intending candidates who are contesting the North Malaita Constituency seat include (1) Daniel Enele Kwanairara [outgoing MP - Darawarau Village], (2) Rev Micahel Maeliau [Suidara Village], (3) George Dingariko Senisi [Manakwai/Ayer], (4) Jimmy Rasta Lusibaea [Malu'u/Loina], (5) Moffat Konofilia Jnr [Diula Village], (6) Leslie Kwaiga [Fo'ondo], (7) Mr Suilifia [Musukui Village] & (8)Lawrence Foanaota [Gwaunataerau Village]. The retired Bishop from A'ama Village who was known to be contesting is believed to have withdrawn. Also there are rumours that a person by the name of Mr Faikiri from the Sikwafata area is also intending to contest. We will only know the finalised list once the confirmed list is released by the Electoral Commission later today.

41 candidates to contest three Honiara seats
A total of 41 candidates will contest the three Honiara constituencies in the August 4 national elections. This was confirmed at the close of nominations yesterday according to a report by the Solomon Star Newspaper today.

Central Honiara is the highly contested seat with 23 candidates. East Honiara will see 12 candidates vying for the seat, while six will fight for the West Honiara constituency. The 41 candidates have until Sunday 4.30pm to withdraw their candidacy. That’s when nominations closed.

So far three women have been nominated to contest the three Honiara constituencies.

According to Island Sun reports, some of the intending candidates for the three Honiara Constituencies are as follows but the most updated list has increased as of yesterday's close of nominations:

Central Honiara Constituency
Robert Donyhill Hite, Jonathan Zama, Dudley Wate, Fred Peter, Bernard Bakote’e, Francis Waleanisia, Martin Alufurai, John Buluwale, Steve Lebaro, Moon Pin Quan, Edward Rarabae, Nelson Ne’e, Delma Nori, Barnabas Henson and Pr Ishmael Idu Misalo.

West Honiara Constituency
Namson Tran, Isaac Inoke, Alfred Soaki, Catherine Atanikakia and Andrew Mua.

East Honiara Constituency
Paul Maenu’u, Geoffrey Samuel, David Jack Maesua, Eddie Misi, Simeon Bouro, Thompson Guralaua, Douglas Ete, Charles Dausabea, Wycliffe Ene, John Nelson Ross and Catherine Adifaka.

Election Fever hits Honiara
With just 3 1/2 weeks before the ballot day on August 4th, both intending candidates and voters alike have been running around the capital Honiara like crazy as they make final preparations before some of them make their way to start their campaigning in respective constituencies.

TARD made a brief stop at Access Plus (Ranadi Highway) and Design Right at Kukum Labourline yesterday and was amazed at the flow of cash from intending candidates who are in the middle of preparing campaign banners, posters, logos, brochures, hats and t-shirts. Some of the intending candidates that TARD caught up with their orders being delivered are Namson Tran, Rick Hou, Stanley Sofu, Peter Boyers, Catherine Adifaka, Francis Zama, Peter Shanel, John Meke and many others.

These design outlets are making good money out of this with one banner costing around $1,800 to $3,500. Some candidates who do not have enough money were observed to print a few colour-paged posters from these design outlets and rush off to photocopy black & white copies from elsewhere.

Interestingly, alot of posters are already being pinned onto shop windows, posts and public vehicles around Honiara. In the provinces, people have started gathering at the residents of their favoured candidates since the beginning of this month. Also people are now seen wearing free tshirts and caps handed by intending candidates both in Honiara and the rural areas. Whatever the outcome, it's an interesting situation to monitor.

Gossips from West New Georgia/Vona Vona Constituency
Gossips heard from other outgoing MPs in the last Government during yesterday's rush hour to Access Plus was that Peter Boyers will be facing an uphill battle to retain his seat which will also be contested by a son of Job Duddley Tausinga.

Young Solomon Islander to represent Hawai'i in U.S Young Leaders Conference

A young Solomon Islander residing in Hawai’i has been selected to represent the State of Hawai’i at the U.S. National Young Leaders Conference in Washington DC.

She is fifteen-year-old Germaine Saqanapure Kabutaulaka, a Grade 10 (Form 4) student at St. Francis Catholic School in Honolulu.

Ms. Kabutaulaka was invited by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council to participate in the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) to be held in the U.S. capital in the coming fall 2010.

In an invitation letter, the Dean of Academic Affairs for the NYLC, Dr. Marguerite C. Regan, said that Ms. Kabutaulaka was “nominated to serve as a National Scholar” in recognition of her as “an outstanding individual who has achieved academic excellence and possesses leadership potential.”

“As a National Scholar, Germaine, you will be distinguished as one of the most promising young leaders of today and tomorrow and will join your peers from across the nation for this unique learning experience,” Dr. Regan said.

The young leaders from all over the U.S. will meet with high-ranking government officials, members of Congress, national media figures and other distinguished scholars.

They will also attend special functions, including a presentation on the floor of the House of Representatives, a panel discussion with prominent journalists at the National Press Club and an issue briefing conducted by a current or former member of the president’s administration.

In the past distinguished speakers at the NYLC included the former Vice-President of the U.S. and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Mr. Al Gore, former Secretary of State and Founder of America’s Promise Alliance, General Colin L. Powell, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Human Rights Activist, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Ms. Kabutaulaka said that she is really excited to have been selected.

“I am really privileged to represent the state of Hawai’i and also the Solomon Islands,” she said.

She said that “this is a once in a life time chance so I am going to enjoy every second of it” and attributed the reason for her selection to her “hard work and dedication to school.”

“One should always do one’s best in everything one does,” Ms. Kabutaulaka said, adding that “if my generation of Solomon Islanders can do this then our country has a bright future.”

Ms. Kabutaulaka and her family reside in Hawai’i where her father, Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, works as a professor at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.

Source: Island Sun

Democratic Party proposes National University to be hosted in Malaita

Solomon Islands Democratic Party plans to establish a national university at Fote in the central district of Malaita Province.

The party's 2010 policy on education states that the national university will not be based on Guadalcanal to 'ease the pressure off the province'.

Speaking at MASI's third Media Forum today, Party Leader Matthew Wale explains the Party's proposal to have the national university located at Malaita is only in response to voiced concerns of Guadalcanal leaders to locate new national developments outside of the island.

Mr Wale, also Education Minister, however says that the proposal to have the country's first university located in Malaita is a future cabinet decision.

Source: SIBC

TARD to provide live updates on upcoming National General Elections in August

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Solomon Youths off to Taiwan for Leadership Study Camp

Solomon Islands youth, have been invited to attend the “2010 Taiwan Study Camp for Future Leaders from Pacific Nations.

The Republic of China on Taiwan Embassy in Honiara announces that Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organised the study camp from 7 to 16 this month in Taipei.

The seven young people received the air tickets from the Taiwanese Ambassador George Chan yesterday.

The seven youths are from the Government, media and St. Joseph Tenaru School, on Guadalcanal.

The Embassy says the study camp is to cultivate future leaders and make citizens of Solomon Islands understand more about Taiwan.

It says the camp aims to promote the Taiwan’s devotion in the areas of biotechnology, green energy sources, tourism, and cultural developments and others things.

The Embassy says in addition, the attendees will also study the current cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China.

Besides Solomon Islands, the participants from the other five allies of Taiwan in the Pacific nations from Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, and Palau are also invited to attend the camp.

Source: SIBC