MPs urged to comply

In the last few months, the Political Parties Commission has noted various movements of Members of Parliament between political parties. The PPC is reminding political parties and Members of Parliament that are obliged to comply with the Political Parties Act 2014. MP’s wishing to join a party, change parties or resign from a party must…

Kurukuru set for Aussie tour

The Solomon Islands national Futsal team, Kurukuru is set to depart for their Australian tour tomorrow, Thursday May 26. This was confirmed following the green light from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and the recently approved funding from SIPA. The team was scheduled to leave last week but due to the hold up on…

Our team needs mental toughness

OFC: Solomon Islands players will need the right mental attitude if they want to win the upcoming OFC Nations Cup in Papua New Guinea, according to the team’s new Technical Advisor Ramon Tribulietx. The 43-year-old Spaniard has a proven recipe for success after guiding his Auckland City side to six OFC Champions League titles in…

Nations Cup matches to be aired live

Football fans and supporters will have the chance to watch live the matches of the OFC Nations Cup starting this weekend. The Our Telekom yesterday confirmed all matches will be aired live as of this Saturday until the end of the competition. Solomon Islands will take on Vanuatu for their opening match on Saturday. The…

Call for HFA squad

The recently announced Honiara football training squad are kindly asked to turn up at SIFF Academy this evening to discuss their training programme. President of the HFA Coaching Association Eddie Marahare made the call as after officially announcing the squad this week. “A meeting will be on Wednesday 25th May  5pm at the SIFF Academy…

Volleyball champ ends

The National Club Volleyball Championship has ended its pool matches at Town ground volleyball courts on Sunday 22 May 2016. Morris Maitaki President, SI volleyball federation said the semi-finals will be taking place today at Multipurpose Hall – 25th May 2016 at 4:00pm. At the conclusion of all the round robin matches the following teams…

Hayne move a boost for Pacific Islands

SYDNEY, (NEWS.COM.AU) – Jarryd Hayne’s shock defection to Rugby Sevens has rocked the sporting globe but will give Rugby in the Pacific a much-needed shot in the arm. While NRL clubs circle in the quest for Hayne’s signature post-Rio, it’s Rugby in the Islands that’s the real winner according to former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles. Some…

Indonesia is NOT Melanesia

LATE last week, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement rejecting the Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s comments on the issue of West Papua and the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). In his statement, Manasseh Sogavare proposes that the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) be given full membership to the MSG. He asserts…

Illegal practices in the logging sector

ON the 27th April 2016, an EX PARTE INTERIM ORDER was executed by His Lordship Foukona Judge (HCC 176 of 2016) Restraining Richfield Timber Company Limited and Vungasilo Investment Limited (licensee) owned by Joseph Tausuli, a member of the Guadalcanal Provincial Executive from landing logging machinery and equipment on Vungasilo concession license area. The Order…