Suva (Fiji Times) – SUPERSTAR Jarryd Haynes has been selected in the Vodafone Fiji Bati team for the Test Match against Papua New Guinea on June 23 in Australia. Coach Matthew Adamson has included all the overseas-based players for the mission. Fiji National Rugby League CEO Timoci Naleba said the coach selected the best players…
SUVA, (FBC SPORTS) – The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation has added another feather to its cap, with the announcement of Fiji’s first ever free 24-hour sports channel. FBC Chief Executive, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the plan to bring a dedicated channel on their platform has been long overdue. “There is huge demand for it. We took a…
HENRY Kia has left the SINU boxing club to join Covenant Boxing Club, following a sealed deal recently. The young boxer who has represented Solomon Islands in recent boxing tournaments overseas said, he left his former club ‘looking for greener pasture’. He was officially released by the Honiara Amateur Association (HABA) to join his new…
Suva (Fiji Times) – LAUTOKA defeated Labasa 2-1 in the 2018 Vodafone Premier League match at Subrail Park in Labasa on Saturday. Lautoka’s goals were scored by Benjamin Totori and Kolinio Sivoki in the match. Meanwhile, Lautoka played Dreketi at 1.30pm yesterday at the same venue.
A GROUP of uncertified ship crew have successfully completed a safety training in Honiara last week. The training was facilitated by Sol-Safety Consultancy and Training Services (SSCTS), which is privately owned by Elijah Mouku. The training was made possible under the support of Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA). The training enabled uncertified marines crews…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) as the peak body representing the private sector in the country applauds the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government for their commitment to progress the high-speed telecommunication undersea cable from Sydney to Honiara. On Wednesday 13th June 2018, Prime Minster Rick Houenipwela and his Australian…
“Becoming a police officer was my child hood dream. I never gave up on that dream until I am now retiring from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force,” says outgoing Assistant Commissioner, National Capital and Crime Prevention, Madam Gwen Ratu. From Malaita and Guadalcanal origin, she was recruited into the RSIPF back in October 1984…
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…