Welcome to the Political Parties Commission

Discover the driving force behind democracy in the Solomon Islands. Learn about our mandate, our commitment to integrity, and how we ensure political parties operate within the law. Join us in shaping a transparent and accountable political landscape.

Welcome to the Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission website. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about the Commission, its responsibilities, and why its work matters to every citizen in the Solomon Islands.

Political Parties Commission was established under the Political Parties Integrity Act of 2014, the Political Parties Commission (PPC) is mandated to ensure political parties in the Solomon Islands adhere to legal requirements and integrity standards. This Act marked a significant step in strengthening democracy in our country, providing a legal framework to regulate political parties and define their roles and responsibilities.

Political parties are crucial in a democracy, representing groups of individuals with shared ideas and priorities for the country. Through this website, you can learn about the role of political parties, how they operate, and their impact on governance.

Our goal is to enhance knowledge and understanding of the PPC and political parties in the Solomon Islands, fostering a more informed and engaged citizenry. We believe that by empowering citizens with information, we can strengthen our democracy and ensure accountability among political parties.

Political parties are corporate bodies operating under democratic principles and values. They are formed by a group of individuals who share ideas and a common approach on what should be the priorities to be implemented in the country.

Taeasi Sanga
Chairperson, Political Parties Commission
Functions and Roles of the Political Parties Commission

What does the Political Parties Commission do?

The first job of the Commission is to study, review and monitor the policies that regulate the political parties and make new ones if needed. The Commission meets at least once every three months.
In addition, the PPC

  • Oversees the registration, administration and development of political parties.
  • Registers political parties and also removes political parties from the Register when needed.
  • Makes sure that political parties operate within the law and behave with integrity.
  • Makes sure political parties comply with the PPIA and enforces the Intergrity Standards under the PPIA
  • Investigates and enquires into political parties to check if they have broken the law.
  • Oversees the formation of coalitions. A coalition is when two or more political parties decided to join forces and work together.
  • Delivers public education and awareness in relation to the provisions of the PPIA and other laws relating to political parties.
  • Oversees the financing of political parties

The PPC keeps the Register of Political Parties up to date. Members of the public can con sult it at certain times and places.

The Commissioners

Meet our team of 5 Commissioners

Mr. Victor Ngele

Chairman

Ms. Taeasi Sanga

Commissioner

Mr. Frank Paulsen

Commissioner

Lady Joy Kere

Commissioner

Mr. James Remobatu

Commissioner

Who can be a Commissioner?

The Commission is comprised of five members who are appointed for a three year term by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition. They can be reappointed only twice. Accordingly, the maximum period for a Commissioner to remain in office is 9 years. It is the Prime Minister who recommends to the Governor General the name of theperson who serves as the Chairperson of the PPC.

A Commissioner must:

  • Have good knowledge of the political institutions and systems in Solomon Islands.
  • The Commissioners are chosen among people who have held important positions in the past like Governor General, Speaker of the Parliament, retired judges or a leading member of a faith organisation.

A Commissioner must not:

  • Be members of a political party
  • Be in elected office in the National
    Parliament, Provincial or local government.
  • Have been convicted of any crime or act of dishonesty.