BASKETBALL teams from five Melanesian countries both women and men are in Honiara this week for the much anticipated 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup. The basketball showdown kicks off today from Monday October 13 to Saturday 18 October at the Friendship Hall, East Honiara. According to the fixture women from PNG and Vanuatu will be the first teams to…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has urged provincial leaders to take a cautious and well-prepared approach toward achieving Statehood and not to rush. He further stressed that the process must be gradual and firmly built on three key prerequisites. Premier Veo made the remarks during his Motion of Sine Die on Thursday in Gizo, the provincial capital…
After three years away from top-tier football, Malaita Kingz FC have made a stunning return to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super League (S-League) and are now just four games away from claiming their first-ever title and a spot in the 2025 OFC Champions League. Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against second-placed Honiara City FC saw…
The Solomon Islands Men’s National Basketball Team will tip off their 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup campaign against Sol2023 Pacific Games gold medalists Fiji today – Monday 13th October at 6pm at the Friendship Hall, East Honiara. Both sides will be aiming for a stronger performance this year after finishing in the bottom two positions in the previous two editions…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is set to officially open four infrastructure projects towards the end of this month, signalling further milestone achievement under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo. Hon. Redfern Alsina, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 13 Vona Vona Lagoon and Minister for Planning, revealed this during his Motion of…
Tourism Solomons has unveiled an innovative campaign inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to help craft a tagline for the destination’s next round of consumer and travel industry advertising. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail — and Win!’ banner on Tuesday, 14 October, the campaign opens the door for travel professionals in…
WARD 4 Football Club (FC) from West Kwara’ae electorate Malaita Province has been crowned champions of the 2025 Auki Capital League, after an impressive season that culminated in Friday’s prize presentation at Aligegeo Stadium. The team proudly lifted the league trophy on October 12, marking a proud moment for the players, management, and supporters. Head coach Morris Akao described the…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, joined members of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the people of Ysabel at a Special Thanksgiving Service at Saint Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara on Sunday. The program is to celebrate Reverend Christopher Fihu as Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Ysabel. On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister extended warm congratulations and…
MEMBER of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, in Western Province has delivered a strong message to his fellow Assembly Members, urging them to perform their duties with integrity and commitment for the benefit of the people they represent. Speaking during the Motion of Sine Die debate in the Western Provincial Assembly on Friday, Hon. Wickham reminded…
Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 15, Munda in Western Province has appealed to all MPAs to work together and stand united in addressing and progressing the welfare of the province. Hon. Palin Veo, expressed this during the Sine Die Motion moved by the Western Provincial Premier during the final sitting of the Western Provincial…