First results of Solomon Islands election expected today

By Semi Turaga

Thursday 04/04/2019

[Photo:Evan Wasuka/ABC]

The first results of the Solomon Islands election are expected today as counting gets underway in the country.

Radio NZ All of the ballot boxes from yesterday's poll are being transported to central locations in the provincial capitals for counting.

And counting for those areas closer to the capital begins today.

The turnout for the election was strong with some areas reporting 100 percent participation.

[Source:Radio NZ]

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