Fijian lifters set for Glasgow

Weightlifting Fiji will be sending four lifters to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23-August 3. Head Coach Jo Vueti confirmed that the four lifters are Apolonia Vaivai who is currently training in New Caledonia under coach Paul Coffa, Manueli Tulo who had just returned from England last month, Tevita Tauwai and Julia Timi.…

Kassman heads Team PNG for Games

The PNG Olympic Committee Tuesday announced the appointment of Richard Kassman as the chef de mission of Team PNG for the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby. PNGOC president, Sir John Dawanincura said the appointment of the Chef de Mission was done by the PNG Olympic Committee Executive Board and added the board had every…

PNG Triathlon trio off to NZ camp

A THREE-men team from the Papua New Guinea Triathlon Association left yesterday for the Oceania Youth Development Camp in New Zealand. PNG Triathlon coordinator, Stephen Damien said PNGTA was sending a coach and two juniors from Wewak to the Oceania camp.    He said the coach was Malcolm Limbai, a teacher from Brandi High School…

Amicale as challenger in Fiji

The OFC Champions League group stage is drawing nearer and our focus on the competing clubs continues as we shine the spotlight on Vanuatu’s Amicale FC. Since entering the OFC Champions League for the first time in 2011, Amicale have built a solid reputation for themselves. With only four appearances in the competition, Amicale have…

AFL SET TO KICK OFF

The Solomon Islands AFL (SIAFL) expects to get busy this year as it is gearing up for the start of its 2014 league competition next weekend. A statement from the AFL Solomon Islands development team the grand opening ceremony will take place next Saturday 29th of March at KGVI oval, East Honiara. The public is…

Installation of palm oil milling machine

The construction of a permanent complex to place a new portable milling machine for the Vangunu palm oil is nearing completion.The complex is being constructed by local firm, Pijin Holding company which is also responsible of ordering the portable machine from overseas. The machine will be based at Merusu. Pijin Holding workers have been hired…

Teak farmers benefit from sales

About 45 outgrowers in Kolombangara, Western province have benefited from their teak plantation after being sold overseas. Community Relations Manager Mayson Nesa who has master minded the selling of teak thinning on behalf of communities on Kolombangara Island was so proud in giving out cheques to about 45 farmers. This is third time round for…

PM invites Kiwis to explore opportunities

Acknowledging the interest shown by New Zealand businesses in what Solomon Islands has to over the past few years, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo invited Kiwis to forge partnerships with Solomon Islanders through investment, commerce and enterprise. Mr Lilo was speaking to members of the New Zealand Business Council in Auckland last week,…

West to debate 2014 budget

The Western provincial finance minister will this morning table the 2014 Western provincial estimated development budget. Reports from Gizo yesterday said Lester Huckle Saomasi will table the budget to be debated on the floor by members of the provincial government. Yesterday the Western provincial government opened its full assembly meeting yesterday. At the official opening…