The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has revealed the names of 18 football players who will form the national men’s senior football team to represent the country in the first match of the third stage of the World Cup Qualifiers. The 18 men team comprises of seven defenders, two goal-keepers, three mid fielders, three flankers…
Operator identified A DOLPHIN captive centre police raided at Mbungana, Central Province, last Saturday was operated by the country’s only qualified veterinary Dr Baddeley Anita. Central Province premier Patrick Vasuni confirmed this to the Solomon Star. “…yes the province has granted Dr Anita a licence to keep dolphins at Mbungana,” MrVasuni said. “But this is…
THE court on Tuesday found the son of the owner of the Pacific Casino hotel who allegedly tried to burn the hotel down not guilty of the allegation after a trial. Tommy Leong was therefore acquitted of the charges of two counts of arson, two counts of attempted arson and four counts of malicious damage.…
Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) was amongst the shortlisted 2016 Hockey Revolution Awards. This was official announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) late last month. “The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the shortlist for all of the Hockey Revolution Awards which will be presented at the Hockey Revolution Part 2 Conference in Dubai,’’…
KOSSA Futsal club’s training has been delayed for the next few weeks. This is due to the maintenance work done at the Multipurpose Hall. Coach, Thomas Kalola told Star Sports trainings should resume as soon as the venue is set. Kalola said early preparation is a must so that the team is well prepared for…
NUKU’ALOFA, (MATANGI TONGA) – Valerie Kasanita Adams, a two–time Olympic gold medalist arrived in Tonga on Monday,her first assignment role as New Zealand’s Pacific Sports Ambassador to promote and encourage healthy lifestyle and sports participation in the Pacific. The 32-year-old Shot Put champion was happy to meet and greet in Tongan youngsters in a “Just…
The Walande local organizing committee (POC) for the upcoming Small Malaita Mini Games has moved the registration closing date to 21 November 2016. A statement from the organisers said this is to ensure that all logistical arrangements, draws and fixtures can be completed in time prior to the start of the Games with the Opening…
A new executive to lead the Solomon Islands Table Tennis Federation (SITTF) for the next four years will be elected on Wednesday. The election will be the highlight of today’s SITTF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting will be held at the Office of the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) at the City…
Dear Editor – Knowing the simple rules governing (G) vehicles and reporting incidents seen to appropriate authorities is away forward in assisting to reduce corruption. It is important to realise that more than half of Solomon Islands population does not know the simple rules governing (G) Vehicles. This is seen as disabling of Whistle Blower’s…
Dear Editor – Goldridge Community Investment Limited (GCIL), partners of the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) hereby warns the public and interested investors about interfering with the reopening of Gold Ridge Mining Limited. GRML situated in Central Guadalcanal has been non-operational since April 3rd 2014 after flash floods forced previous operator St. Barbara to administer…