ALL Members of Parliament are now entitled to life pensions under latest awards approved by the Parliament Entitlements Commission. Previously, those who served for only a term in parliament are not entitled to pension. But under a new award the commission approved recently, a MP who served a term is entitled to a life pension…
A MAN accused of the murder of his father at Gilbert Camp, Honiara last month, has been freed yesterday. This was after Principal Magistrate Edwin Saramo acquitted James Hou, following insufficient evidence to link him with his father’s death. He said according to the evidence, witnesses confirmed the deceased has a history of having fits.…
A MAN has been discharged of a murder case on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. This is to allow police carry out further investigation into the case. Isaac Para was discharged of the murder charge which means he may be charged once further investigation is complete. He is co-accused with Stanley Gitoa and Alphy…
THE Australian instructor engaged to train the local athletic squad is impressed with the progress of training so far. Terry West, the President of Oceania Athletics Coaches Association (OACA) is currently assisting the Athletics Solomon Islands’ squad in preparation for three major events that are coming up this year. The events are the Oceania Athletics…
Panatina Community High School and White River High School are the champions of the recently held Easter School Rugby 7 tournament which came to an end on Tuesday. Panatina community high school snatched the senior category top prize after defeating Honiara High in the grand finals while White River grabbed the junior category first prize…
The President of the Oceania Athletics Coaches Association (OACA), Terry West is calling on the national government to consider building a proper running tracks for athletics in the country. West highlighted this during an interview with Star Sports on Tuesday. He is currently assisting the athletics squad in preparation for major athletic events that are…
Aimela football club (FC) is currently sitting on the top spot in the Our Telekom Malaita capital soccer league which is underway in Auki Malaita province. The league is now in round three and all teams have already played three matches each. Aimela FC is leading the table with nine (9) points after winning all…
Round four of Our Telekom Malaita capital soccer league will continue on this weekend at Aligegeo stadium in Auki Malaita province. The league leaders Aimela fc will take on the Coastal Warrior’s fc at 1pm this Saturday 18th April 2015. The match will be a tough one because both teams need a win to determine…
THE country’s athletics coach has expressed excitement over the current training program undertaken by the local athletic squad under the watchful eyes of Australian athletic coach. Terry West has been engaged following an invitation from Solomon islands Athletic Federation to help prepare the country’s athletic team for the upcoming Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua…
PORT MORESBY, (THE NATIONAL) — Papua New Guinea netball coach Unaisi Rokoura says a lack of competition for her players is a major stumbling block in their preparation for the Pacific Games in July. A 20-member Pepes squad travel to Fiji today for a tournament that will involve the Fiji Pearls, a second Fijian representative…