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…
Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 7 Vonunu, Vella La Vella Western Province has called for stronger community governance and policing mechanisms to address growing social issues across communities in the province. Speaking during the motion of Sine Die at the Western Provincial Assembly meeting in Gizo on Friday, Hon.Rence Sore, highlighted the need to…
Alex Masae has been named captain of the Solomon Islands Men’s National Basketball Team for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off on Monday, October 13, in Honiara. Head coach Michael Nao confirmed the appointment during the team’s final training session ahead of the competition’s opening day. “Our team captain for the Melanesian…
AN excavator operator is dead after he got trapped when the machine fell into the sea in Marovo, Western Province on Saturday. Initial report said, the tragic accident occurred after the excavator slipped into the ocean and submerged under water. It subsequently claimed the life of the operator employed by Fairtrade Company. The company is owned by Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo, Hon. Amoi Chachabule. It…