IOC fires NOCSI: Told to postphone AGM

THE planned Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) for NOCSI has been further postponed. International Olympic Committee (IOC) instructed that in order for NOCSI to meet all the deadlines and requirements of the NOCSI constitution. An email sighted by Star Sports sent by the Head of Institutional Relations and Governance of  the International Olympic Committee…

Herbert secures new role

Ricki Herbert is the new head coach of Indian Super League club North East United FC. Herbert managed New Zealand for eight years from 2005-2013 and represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup as a player. North East United co-owner John Abraham is delighted to secure Herbert’s services for the forthcoming season. “Ricki…

Children say no mining

Dear Editor – May I respond to the above, or your front page cover-star No 5596 in Thursday’s issue. First it is misleading the least to say that Rennell Islanders are united against miners. The truth of the matter is that, some of the people are divided amongst three other mining companies, who are interested…

Talasasa must take note of the concerns

Our Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Ronald Bei Talasasa is a highly respected and experienced lawyer. He was elevated to this constitutional post after many years of service in the country’s judiciary. In other words, he earned the position through hard work, dedication and commitment. He has had an excellent command of the Office he…

Is it reasonable?

TWO weeks from now the Ninth Parliament will be no more. A series of things will have happened. On 8th September, Parliament will have been dissolved, ordinary MPs will have come back down to earth and be like one of us, leading a normal life. The Executive Government that is, Cabinet though, would continue but…

Appointments to key Gov’t positions

IT’S natural to think of elections when we think of political corruption. People or business organization with their own agendas can twist voting and influence results. They may secretly give candidates big financial donations which in turn enables candidates to buy votes instead of winning them. But political corruption isn’t just about election rigging. When…