TWO brothers accused of killing a man at Papaho, Mbokonavera 4 Heights in Honiara, in early February will today take their pleas to the reduced charge of manslaughter. Police earlier charged William Ausolo Babasi and his younger brother Kevin Susui Babasi with the murder of Ronald Tonowane. Prosecution however, reduced the murder charge to that…
Mana’oba airstrip in North Malaita does not meet the required standard to enable an aircraft to land. Solomon Airline Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Captain Ron Sumsum revealed this over the weekend when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing on Saturday. He highlighted that Mana’oba airstrip is not commissioned, therefore unworthy for any…
Suavanao is a commissioned airport that remains in the airline’s radar for further development because of its potential to boost tourism activities. Speaking before the Public Accounts Meeting (PAC) at the National Parliament conference room on Tuesday, Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Captain Ron Sumsum revealed that Suavanao in Isabel province is a key…
Western United captain Benjamin Totori says he will give his 100 percent strength to help United get good results in the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League in Suva, Fiji. Former Wellington Phoenix striker will lead Western United this season. Totori said the Oceania club football elite tournament is where he plays much of his football…
Fiji Sun – Western United t is leaving no stone unturned in the 2015 Fiji Airways Oceania Football Champions League tournament. It starts on Saturday at the ANZ Stadium in Suva and Govind Park, Ba. Western United coach Riccardo De Vivo said the team would try their best to win. “We have been pooled in a…
The recently organized Rove Lengakiki Easter Seven-a-side soccer tournament has ended successfully on Monday. Lengakiki Warriors won the competiton and received the top prize of $2,000, Mbumburu second with $1, 300, Rove Five third with $1000 and Pupu Hill on fourth place with $500. The prizes were presented to the winners by selected four elders…
MUNDA Bombers has got away with $7000 cash prize after beating Noro Yellowfin during the annual Zomo peace dart tournament that took place in Easter in Munda, Western Province. According to reports reaching Star Sports, they beat Noro Yellowfin by 7, 6 after being drawn at the normal play. The prize also included a trophy,…
THE NATIONAL – Over 2500 security personnel will be deployed at July’s Pacific Games, Security and Safety Committee chairman, chief superintendent David Manning says. He said the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary would take the lead in ensuring the event is trouble free during its two-week duration. He said of the total number of men…
SOCCER lovers from Kobito 1 and 2 areas in East Honiara are calling on their MP for east Honiara and current Deputy Prime Minister Douglas Ete to upgrade their soccer fields. The group told this paper that they want the current Kobito 1 soccer field to be upgraded and improved this year. A spokesman John…
FIJI TIMES – The Suva football team is all geared up and ready to give their best shot at winning the Fiji Airways sponsored Oceania Football Confederation Champions League which kicks off at the ANZ Stadium this weekend. The team has been preparing for some time now and will be out to win the tournament…