Honiara 28 May 2015
On Tuesday morning this week, Prime Minister Sogavare officially opened a seminar in Honiara devoted to a “Search For A New Election System in the Solomon Islands’
In part of his opening address the Prime Minister said, “Our Democratic Coalition for Change Government is committed to upholding the principles of universal suffrage and desires to introduce an election system that encourages active participation by the people in governance and promotes equitable participation-one that provides greater opportunities for women and the vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the society.”