Gov’t plans to build sport & social infrastructure in provinces

THE National Government is planning to build sport and social infrastructures in provinces. That’s according to Deputy Prime Minister Honourable, Manasseh Maelanga when speaking during the Isabel 2nd Appointed Day three weeks ago at Panatina SINU Cultural Village east Honiara. “The national government would like to see such sporting infrastructures and other social infrastructure to…

Squad departs for Asia Tour

THE Solomon Islands men’s football squad departed yesterday for their Asian tour. The team of 23 players and three officials departed Honiara International Airport yesterday and will arrive in Asia a week ahead of their two international friendly matches. The first friendly match will be up against Malaysia scheduled for June 14th followed by Singapore…

Koloale ends OFC campaign

KOLOALE FC ended their OFC Champions League campaign following their final match in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) yesterday. Koloale concluded their campaign with their second defeat of the tournament, a 4-1 defeat to the tournament’s favourites AS Academy Féminine of New Caledonia. Koloale did made a good start, breaking the deadlock in the…

Going, going, gone

THIS tree was once a landmark at least for people living west of Town Ground in Honiara. It was not a great tree by any means, but it was nevertheless a landmark. Yesterday this tree which once stood opposite the Coral Sea Resort was hewn down in the name of cleaning up the city. Removing…