PNG Hekari United FC were just minutes away from securing their first win of the inaugural OFC Pro League before a late penalty saw them settle for a draw on Tuesday. A controversial handball in the closing stages of the match by Hekari defender Lekima Gonerau, following a VAR intervention, resulted in Vanuatu United being…
Residents and villagers of Fiu and surrounding communities near Auki, Malaita have undertaken temporary repair works on the flood-damaged Gwaigeo feeder road after prolonged delays from responsible authorities. The road was severely damaged when a nearby river (Fiu River) overflowed following heavy rainfall, cutting off transport services to several communities in the Gwaigeo area. The damage has significantly affected access…
Parts of the Gwaigeo access road in Ward Two of Central Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita Province were washed away by a flooded river last week, disrupting transport services to surrounding communities. The damage has affected access to the APSD Training Centre, Gwaigeo School, the former Taiwanese Technical Mission TTM farm, and the entire Fiu community. Resident Levite Maesimae…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the former government’s “No Jab, No Job” policy was officially revoked on 31 December 2023. PM Manele made the confirmation during his first press conference on Monday, following reports that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) relied on the policy to disapprove the appointment of Solomon Kalu…
Goshen Enterprise, the Solomon Islands’ only certified taro buyer, has begun receiving taro products from local farmers at its centre in Malaita province. The establishment of development has creating new economic opportunities for the country’s agricultural sector. The buying and processing centre, which started operations last year following the installation of new machinery, is the first company in…
The Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI), Limal Totongi, has held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Western Province Young Entrepreneurship Council (WPYEC) in Gizo, reaffirming a shared commitment to youth empowerment and economic development in the province. The meeting provided a platform for WPYEC representatives to present detailed updates on their…
The Western Provincial Young Entrepreneurship Council (WYPEC) has acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) for its support towards the successful delivery of a content creation workshop held recently in the Western Province. WYPEC is a youth-led organization that aims to empower young people in the province through entrepreneurship, innovation, skills and…
The case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to Monday 2nd February following an update on his medical condition. Counsel Peter Sipolo of JS Ward & Associate informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Friday that Manetoali was discharged from hospital last week, but is required to return weekly for medical reviews. Deputy Chief…
Solomon Kings FC kick off their Round Two campaign of the inaugural OFC Pro League this Sunday, February 1, with a highly anticipated clash against Roy Krishna’s Bula FC at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The Kings arrived in Port Moresby on Thursday and remain unbeaten after two matches in…
Solomon Islands international Jimson Abana is set to join Fijian side Nadi FC ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. No stranger to domestic football in Fiji, the 19-year-old forward previously featured for Labasa FC, where he enjoyed a successful spell with the club. Abana is the latest signing for the Green Machine as Nadi FC…