Sports City to transform Honiara

National Hosting Authority (NHA), China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) broke ground yesterday at the former SIFF Academy, for the 14.95 hectare national stadium projects which will be constructed by CCECC.  The PRC funded project will have a 10,000 capacity national stadium, a six…

Konofilia: SIFF threat a sign of defeat

FOUNDER of the Royals Football Academy Moffat Konofilia says the threat by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) is a sign of defeat. In a statement, Konofilia however stressed that despite threats from SIFF, Royals will not be moved but will continue to strive for the betterment of football in the country.  “The majority of…

Girls in ICT Day celebrations Thursday

THE girls in Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Day celebrations will commence virtually, Thursday. Through the celebrations today, Girls in ICT will introduce a lot of significant changes.  Information Technology Society Solomon Islands (ITSSI), President Alice Aote’e announced that three provinces will join the celebrations.  “Western, Malaita, and Makira will be joining the virtual event…

Games project bolster S.I/PRC relations

THE 2023 Pacific Games stadium project will continue to strengthen the bilateral relations between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This was the clear message coming from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare speeches. They both delivered their speeches…

Wale cautions govt over extreme rental agreement

LEADER of Opposition Mathew Wale questions the excessive tenancy agreement signed recently by the owner of the Melanesian Haus and the Ministry of Infrastructure to house the Infrastructure Development Unit which was previously accommodated at the Hyundai Mall Building. It has been revealed that the new tenancy agreement provides for the rental at $280,000.00 doubling…

PM invited to attend Isabel’s 2nd appointed day

Premier Leslie Kikolo of Isabel province has formally invited Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to the provincial capital Buala early next month for the Provincial Second Appointed Day celebrations.  Premier Kokilo personally delivered the Prime Minister’s invitation yesterday afternoon, a statement issued by the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said.   Handing over the invitation, Premier Kikolo said,…

No political condition

‘China honors commitment’   PEOPLE’s Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) Li Ming said China always honors its commitment and never attaches political conditions to its foreign aid. He made this profound statement when he delivered his speech at the historic ground breaking ceremony for the 2023 South Pacific Games…