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East Guadalcanal
East Guadalcanal is a single-member constituency of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. Located on the island of Guadalcanal Guadalcanal (; indigenous name: ''Isatabu'') is the principal island in Guadalcanal Province of Solomon Islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia. It is the largest island in the Solomons by area and the second- ..., it was established in 1970 when the Governing Council was created and the number of elected seats increased from 14 to 17. List of MPs Election results 2014 2010 2006 2001 1997 1993 1989 1984 1980 1976 1973 1970 References {{Solomon Islands constituencies Governing Council of the Solomon Islands constituencies Legislative Assembly of the Solomon Islands constituencies Solomon Islands parliamentary constituencies 1970 establishments in the Solomon Islands Constituencies established in 1970 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Parliament Of The Solomon Islands
The National Parliament of the Solomon Islands is the legislature of the Solomon Islands. Its 50 members are elected for a four-year term in 50 single-seat constituencies. National Parliament of Solomon Islands 
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Ownership, Unity And Responsibility Party
The Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party (or OUR Party) is a political party in the Solomon Islands. It is headed by Jeremiah Manele and has competed in the 2010 and 2024 elections. History 2010 establishment The party was established on 17 December 2012 (and officially launched a month later) by the leader of the Opposition (and former Prime Minister) Manasseh Sogavare, and eight opposition MPs. The party stated its intention to "invest $780 million over a period of four years in the rural economy from our own sources to improve the participation of our people in economic development". Provincial governments would be required to take an active part in rural development. It has also promised to consider whether it may be possible to restore customary ownership of land alienated for public purposes during the colonial era, notably in Honiara. In this respect, the party said it would be guided by the customary land ownership policy implemented in Vanuatu. During the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Islands Parliamentary Constituencies
Solomon (), also called Jedidiah, was the fourth monarch of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah, according to the Hebrew Bible. The successor of his father David, he is described as having been the penultimate ruler of all Twelve Tribes of Israel under an amalgamated Israel and Judah. The hypothesized dates of Solomon's reign are from 970 to 931 BCE. According to the biblical narrative, after Solomon's death, his son and successor Rehoboam adopted harsh policies towards the northern Israelites, who then rejected the reign of the House of David and sought Jeroboam as their king. In the aftermath of Jeroboam's Revolt, the Israelites were split between the Kingdom of Israel in the north (Samaria) and the Kingdom of Judah in the south (Judea); the Bible depicts Rehoboam and the rest of Solomon's patrilineal descendants ruling over independent Judah alone. A Jewish prophet, Solomon is portrayed as wealthy, wise, powerful, and a dedicated follower of Yahweh (God), as attested by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Assembly Of The Solomon Islands Constituencies
A legislature (, ) is a deliberative assembly with the authority, legal authority to make laws for a Polity, political entity such as a Sovereign state, country, nation or city on behalf of the people therein. They are often contrasted with the Executive (government), executive and Judiciary, judicial powers of government. Legislatures can exist at different levels of government–national, state/provincial/regional, local, even supranational (such as the European Parliament). Countries differ as to what extent they grant deliberative assemblies at the subnational law-making power, as opposed to purely administrative responsibilities. Laws enacted by legislatures are usually known as Primary and secondary legislation, primary legislation. In addition, legislatures may observe and steer governing actions, with authority to amend the budget involved. The members of a legislature are called legislators. In a democracy, legislators are most commonly popularly Election, elected, al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governing Council Of The Solomon Islands Constituencies
Governance is the overall complex system or framework of processes, functions, structures, rules, laws and norms born out of the relationships, interactions, power dynamics and communication within an organized group of individuals. It sets the boundaries of acceptable conduct and practices of different actors of the group and controls their decision-making processes through the creation and enforcement of rules and guidelines. Furthermore, it also manages, allocates and mobilizes relevant resources and capacities of different members and sets the overall direction of the group in order to effectively address its specific collective needs, problems and challenges. The concept of governance can be applied to social, political or economic entities (groups of individuals engaged in some purposeful activity) such as a state and its government (public administration), a governed territory, a society, a community, a social group (like a tribe or a family), a formal or inform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands in May and June 1970, the first to the new Governing Council. Most candidates ran as independents.Decolonization United Nations Background The new consisted of seventeen elected members (increased from fourteen in the ), six civil servants (down from twelve) and three ''ex officio'' members, the first time a Solomon Islands legislature had an elected maj ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands between 22 May and 12 June 1973.Sun eclipsed by a new star in Solomons' election carve-up ''Pacific Islands Monthly'', July 1973, pp3–4 The following year, of the People's Progressive Party became the first Chief Minister. Electoral system The |
1976 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 June 1976. Although contested by three political parties (the People's Progressive Party, the National Democratic Party and the Melanesian Action Party), the Independent Group emerged as the largest group in the Legislative Assembly, and elected Peter Kenilorea Chief Minister.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) ''Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II'', p795 Results A total of 177 candidates contested the elections. Only fourteen incumbent MLAs were re-elected, with two ministers – David Thuguvoda and Ashley Wickham – losing their seats. Kenilorea was elected unopposed in East ꞌAreꞌare.Elections Solomon Islands Historical Encyclopaedia 1893–1978 The Independent Group won 15 of the 38 seats, with the National Democratic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 6 August 1980. They were the first since independence has been achieved two years earlier. The Solomon Islands United Party led by Prime Minister Peter Kenilorea emerged as the largest party, winning 16 of the 38 seats. Following the elections, Kenilorea was re-elected Prime Minister. Campaign A total of 241 candidates contested the 38 seats. Results Around two-thirds of incumbent MPs lost their seats.Solomon Islands voters tip 'em out ''Pacific Islands Monthly'', September 1980, p9 The election result in West Honiara was annulled by the Electoral Commission after the High Court ruled that the winning candidate [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 24 October 1984. A total of 230 candidates contested the elections, the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands United Party, which won 13 of the 38 seats. Results Eighteen incumbent MPs lost their seats, including eight ministers. By constituency Aftermath Following the elections, Peter Kenilorea was elected Prime Minister on 24 October, defeating Solomon Mamaloni by 21 votes to 13. All twelve People's Alliance Party MPs and the sole National Democratic Party MP voted for Mamaloni, while the thirteen Solomon Islands United Party MPs, four Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua MPs and four independents voted for Kenilorea. ''Pacific Islands Monthly'', January 1985, p7 References {{Solomon I ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 February 1989. A total of 257 candidates contested the election, Inter-Parliamentary Union the result of which was a victory for the People's Alliance Party, which won 11 of the 38 seats. Results By constituency References {{Solomon Islands elections Solomons 1989 in the Solomon Islands Elections in the Solomon Islands[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Solomon Islands General Election
General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 26 May 1993. A record total of 280 candidates contested the election, Inter-Parliamentary Union the result of which was a victory for the new Solomon Islands Government of National Unity, Reconciliation and Progress Party, SIGNUR party. However, it failed to achieve a majority in Parliament, and its leader, Solomon Mamaloni, was defeated in the election for Prime Minister by Francis Billy Hilly. Results By constituency References Further reading * {{Solomon Islands elections 1993 elections in Oceania, Solomon 1993 in the Solomon Islands, General Elections in the Solomon Islands May 1993 in Oceania, Solomon Election and referendum articles with incomplete results ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
