HONIARA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Voting in Solomon Islands' parliamentary election began on Wednesday morning after the opening of the polling stations across the country.
A total of 334 candidates are vying for 50 seats in the parliamentary election.
Voters will cast their ballots in a joint election, encompassing both national and provincial elections.
A total of 816 candidates are contending for positions in the provincial assemblies and 89 for the Honiara City Council.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. local time and will close at 4 p.m. in the country. ■
