Only 17 government ministers and backbenchers attended an urgent Caucus meeting called for on Sunday to ascertain the support of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) for the leadership of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, Caucus insiders revealed. The meeting was convened amidst reports that 29 Members of Parliament including government ministers and backbenchers have…
KOSSA FC joins Malaita Kingz FC and Solomon Warriors FC to register the first wins of the seventh Telekom S-league title following their win at the Lawson Tama Stadium, Sunday. KOSSA defeated a strong FC Guadalcanal side 3-0 in their opening match of the seventh Telekom S-league season. Obed Ofea, James Naka and George Suri…
Solomon Islands’ Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and the United States (US) has visited local police officers serving in Dafur, Sudan last week. Robert Sisilo said the Contingent of 5 Police Officers serving in the United Nations African Mission in Dafur (UNAMID). UNAMID was set up to protect civilians in Dafur where militia groups…
The Government through the Public Service Commission has filled three vacant Permanent Secretary Positions for three Ministries Friday last week (August18). Among the three appointments, one is a female who has recently completed a Masters in Development Policy (International & Sustainable Development). Ms Karen Barimata Galokale has been appointed as the new PS for the…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has never touched a single cent in his $5 million shipping grant allocation from the Government’s National Transport Fund. And he has welcomed calls by the former Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea, for an investigation into how his $5 million allocation has been spent in order that the truth…
In a sea tragedy in East Fataleka, Malaita Three persons have reportedly died at sea in north east Malaita after the boat they were travelling in capsized in rough seas on Saturday afternoon. Amongst the deceased are one woman, one elderly man and one middle aged man. The group returned after mourning the death of…
Dear Editor – The Minister for Environment was quoted by your paper that logging will not be allowed on Rennell Island. What about mining? The Mining Lease was not even legal. Manetoali and DCC must stop misleading the people of Renbel Province and Solomon Islands. Removing Day Pacha from the Ministry of Mines is not…
Dear Editor – With the recent arrest of the PS and his wife for allegedly stealing public funds, the public is more than assured that RSIPF are doing its work and that justice is being served. We look forward to quick trials and if convicted thieves must be sent to places they rightly belong. Our…
Former champions Solomon Warriors opened their 2017/2018 Telekom S-League campaign with a 4-0 thrashing of Real Kakamora at Lawson Tama on Saturday. Moses Toata and Co. started the match on the front foot as Solomon Islands international Gagame Feni open the scoring in 10 minutes of play. Vanuatu international Kency Tangis extended Warriors lead as…
Debutants Henderson Eels opened their Telekom S-League with a 1-1 draw against defending champions Marist FC on Saturday at Lawson Tama. The newcomers went down to an early goal as veteran Solomon Islands international Henry Fa’arodo scored his debut goal for Marist in the 17th minute of the first half. With a number of experience…