The Bulk Shop U16 futsal competition ended successfully yesterday after a month-long competition. Underdogs St Nicholas won the U16 futsal title for the first time after defeating favourites Koloale School 4-2. Former champions White River finished third after they defeated St John in the third and fourth playoff. St Nicholas received the gold medals and…
The national men’s futsal team, Kurukuru won their friendly match against the national U17 team 5-3 at the Multipurpose Hall, Saturday. Kurukuru maintain their lead from the start with a 2-1 lead in the first half and added another three goals later in the second half while Solympics found the back of the net two…
Moves to penalise foreigners violating investment laws By LESLEY SANGA The government is finally taking action against foreigners who are engaging in businesses reserved for locals. These actions will be outlined in a media conference the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Labour & Immigration will conduct tomorrow. Minister William Marau and Permanent Secretary Riley Mesepitu…
Malaita premier Peter Ramohia welcomed his new Minister for Local Government and Community Development Fred Wai, Saturday. Wai is the provincial assembly member for Ward 12 in the Lau Lagoon of north Malaita. He took his Oath of Allegiance yesterday to replace Michael Maeliau, who resigned early this month. Ramohia thanked Wai for his availability…
The newly appointed Malaita provincial Minister for Local Government and Community Development Fred Wai has thanked Premier Peter Ramohia for choosing him to take up the post. Wai said this after he was sworn -in to replace Michael Maeliau, who resigned from the government early this month. Wai acknowledged the MART government for the trust…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou arrived back Friday following his back-to-back state visits to New Zealand and Australia. On arrival in Canberra this week, the Prime Minister and Madam Rachel were hosted by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for dinner at his residence. The following day, the Prime Minister was also given a ceremonial welcome…
Over 100 women attended a celebration of women in leadership in Honiara, Friday. Speakers at the lunch were Australian Defence Minister Senator Marise Payne and Solomon Islands Minister for Women and Family Affairs Freda Tuki Soriacumua. Senator Payne shared her leadership journey with the assembled gathering of successful women from many different sectors. “In my…
So Japan is going to construct a new international departure terminal building for the country. The plan was unveiled Friday during the signing of the Grant Agreement for the Improvement of the Honiara International Airport Project. Under the project, the existing terminal building will be upgraded to cater for both domestic and international arrivals. The…
Dear Editor – Increased lawlessness in Northeast Guadalcanal reflects the MP’s poor leadership! For example, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northeast Guadalcanal and Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Dr Derek Sikua’s Project Support Criteria is discriminatory! Over the past 11 years he only approved and disbursed projects for his voters and cronies –…
The director of Health Division in Guadalcanal provinces, Joel Denty says they will continue to work closely with Tumurora Primary School to ensure the learning institution has a healthy environment for children. He was speaking during the handing over and official opening of the KOICA (Korea International Corporation Agency) funded toilet system at Tumurora Primary…