The Ministry of Forestry and Research on Tuesday clarified concerns raised by Premier Patrick Vasuni to explain current operations of Tropical Resources Ltd on Gela Islands. In a statement yesterday the Forestry Ministry said procedures to acquire felling licenses are clear, and unless the Premier of Central Province overlooked the records and history of the…
One of the Chief of the tribes claiming ownership of Bina harbour blames land dispute as the major factor that hinders progress of Bina harbor project. Harry Arufaegwao of Kwao tribe said land dispute is still a problem that delays progress of Bina. This is because 48 tribes are not working together to allow the…
PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – More jobs will be created in Papua New Guinea’s tuna industry following an instruction by the Prime Minister to review and ensure compliance with State Agreements for processors and fishing vessels in Papua New Guinea waters. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has been briefed by Fisheries Minister, Mao Zeming MP, and…
The Solomon Islands Tennis Association (SITA) has announced that registration for the 2017 tennis program is now open. SITA Development Officer, Ian Honila revealed the registration fees. The membership fee for a term is $100 for a term that is 10 weeks, $50 for five weeks and $10 for weekly sessions. “Registration for each candidate…
MBUA Valley Community High School Sports master Joseph Wane has questioned the Honiara Football Association____s (HFA) decision to penalise his team after an incident in their game with Vura CHS in the HFA U-16 School League. The incident resulted in a decision made by match officials of the match between these two schools at King…
The Malaita Eagles soccer team preparing for the upcoming Solomon Cup marches into camp this week. According to information reaching Star Sports, a total of 26 athletes are now in the camp and will undergo their first training together as a team starting on Monday. Some players who are called up for training are yet…
The Solomon Islands Athletes Commission (SIAC) has successfully introduced a new program called the ‘Go Green’ program in Gizo on Tuesday. The message given to young primary school students is called “Love Your Coast” and it is about keeping the environment clean. “We educate athletes and the public about “LOVE YOUR COAST” and how important…
THE Malaita football Association in Auki is yet to set a date for the important SIFF grass root coaching training next month. The training program is made possible between Malaita Football Association and Solomon Islands Football Federation to input the coaching knowledge to interested football men and women in Malaita province. The coaching training will…
OFC: The venues, dates and kick-off times for the final set of Group A and B matches in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 have been confirmed. All eyes will be on the Group B showdown between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands as both sides remain in the running to…
The Tongan government said it has cancelled its obligations of hosting the 2019 Pacific Games, a Cabinet spokesperson has confirmed to Kaniva News yesterday morning. He said the Prime Minister was just made aware of a World Bank report last week which highlights the economic difficulties Tonga would face if it continues to host the…