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Half of Solomons' MPs lose their seats in elections

Posted: 08/12/2010
Half of the Solomon Islands’ MPs lost their seats in last Wednesday’s parliamentary election, including former prime ministers Allan KEMAKEZA and Billy HILLY. 509 candidates competed for 50 seats. The high turnover, however, did not result in any of the 25 female candidates winning their races. The Solomon Islands has had only one female MP in its history.

Source: ElectionGuide

Solomons’ election creates rice shortage

Posted: 07/26/2010
Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, experienced rice shortages this week, which some suspect is due to parliamentary candidates shipping the staple food to rural areas of the country. According to the Solomon Star, candidates are attempting to lure voters to their rural constituencies so they can cast votes for parliamentary elections on August 4. The government has increased its police presence on the streets of Honiara in anticipation of the contest. Four years ago, residents of Honiara rioted after the parliamentary elections

Source: ElectionGuide

Solomon Islands debates women’s quota

Posted: 07/20/2010
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Fred FONO on Tuesday said he would consider creating up to four reserved seats for women in Parliament, but if women perform well in upcoming elections, the reserved seats may not be necessary. The Solomon Islands will hold parliamentary elections on August 4. 509 candidates will contest 50 seats, and 25 of those candidates are female. The government previously rejected a proposal from female advocacy groups that would have created ten reserved seats for women. FONO said that ten was too many and suggested two or four. Only one woman has won an election to Parliament in the country’s history.

Source: ElectionGuide

Solomons vote on PM withdrawn

Posted: 08/10/2007
An opposition lawmaker withdraws a no-confidence vote against Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare.

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New PM elected in Solomons

Posted: 05/04/2006
The Solomon Islands picks Manasseh Sogovare as the new prime minister, after his predecessor's resignation.

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Embattled Solomons PM steps down

Posted: 04/26/2006
The new prime minister of the Solomon Islands, whose election triggered riots last week, resigns.

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Solomons parliament sworn, PM says security returns

Posted: 04/24/2006
HONIARA (Reuters) - The Solomon Islands parliament was sworn in on Monday under heavy security, as foreign peacekeepers arrested another opposition politician after violent protests against the election of Prime Minister Snyder Rini.

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Security high at Solomons meeting

Posted: 04/24/2006
Armed police and soldiers surround the Solomons parliament for its first session since last week's riots.

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Fears of fresh Solomons violence

Posted: 04/20/2006
The Solomon Islands swear in its new prime minister, whose appointment sparked two days of rioting.

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Foreign troops arrive in Solomons

Posted: 04/19/2006
Australia troops are arriving in the Solomon Islands as unrest over the election of a new PM goes on.

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Prime Minister nomination sparks civil unrest

Posted: 04/19/2006
Street unrest sparked on April 19, one day after Snyder Rini was nominated prime minister by 27 of the 50 newly-elected members of the parliament. Hundreds of demonstrators marched on the government building in the capital of Honiara rioting and looting, and calling for Rini’s resignation.  He is accused of close ties to the Taiwanese government and to the corruption-stained administration of former Prime Minister Kemakeza. Australian troops were deployed April 19 to restore order.

Source: ElectionGuide

New PM chosen by Solomon Islands

Posted: 04/18/2006
Solomon Island MPs elect a new Prime Minister, Snyder Rini, sparking protests from supporters of his rival.

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Solomons to choose new PM

Posted: 04/14/2006
Talks continue in the Solomon Islands over who will be the next prime minister after a shake-up in the 5 April polls.

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Solomon Islands hold elections

Posted: 04/05/2006
Voting ends in the Solomon Islands, with PM Allan Kemakeza trying to retain power.

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Solomon Islands Announces General Election Date of December 5

Posted: 11/02/2001
On October 30, 2001 Gov. Gen. Sir John Ini Lapli announced that general elections will be held on December 5, 2001.

Source: ElectionGuide

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