RNZI: A Papua New Guinea lawyer says the government’s amendment to the constitution to allow asylum seekers to be transferred to PNG was invalid and should be rejected by the Supreme Court. Loani Henao is representing the leader of the opposition, Belden Namah in his quest to challenge the agreement between PNG and Australia, which…
Paramartyre defeats Auki boys in nail beating match Solomon Islands futsal club, the Paramartyr Kingz FC has won their opening match of the Vanuatu Futsal Shefa tournament defeating Solomon’s second futsal club in the competition Auki Eels FC on Saturday. The opening goal came from Charlie Kalola six minutes from kick off with the second…
The Honiara Basketball League has been deferred for another week. This was according to the HBL committee. The postponement was to give another week for all teams to register before the competition kicks off. Enquiries and information about the registration of teams can be directed to the National Basketball Development Officer (NBDO) Moses Kivo or…
Despite losing their first match, the Shop N Save Nadi team bounced back to win their second pool match on Sunday. The Jetsetters defeated Labasa 2-1 in another nail-biting match in the Inkk Mobile Battle of Giants tournament at Govind Park in Ba. Both sides were hungry for a win after losing their first matches.…
Fiji Sun: The Gurjit Singh-coached Suva side and Lautoka lead Fiji premier soccer Pool A and have qualified for the semifinals of the 2014 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants at the ANZ Stadium. The capital side defeated Navua 1-0 while Lautoka edged Nadroga by the same scoreline at Govind Park on Saturday. Nadroga and…
Dear Editor – I would like to contribute on the issue of Gold Ridge’s St Barbara Mining Company. Last week, a person wrote a private view column which I myself viewed as a piece that warrants proper investigation by the Ministry of Mines and more exposure. That person who claimed to be an investor made…
Dear Editor – I am touched by the honesty of a POB customer who gave back $12,000 to the bank which appeared in the Sunday Star yesterday. That is a classic example of real honesty. Such big amount can never be given back by any person. That person has to be a God fearing person.…
Dear Editor – The current regime is heading towards the exit door and another soon to take over. What then has NCRA given us? What about achieving its policies? What is your comparison of NCRA with past governments? Did they listen to people or self-serving? Do we want such government to lead again? What do…
Dear Editor – Tourism must be seriously looked into by a new government. This country has a real future in that industry. I therefore would like to give this short note about tourism for our leaders and people. We the rural people will benefit from nothing but tourism. I must say we have seen the…
Dear Editor – I would appreciate a space in your letters column for my views to be heard. This is about the condemnable activity in West Honiara’s Karaina community. People in the community need not to take law in their own hands. Work for your living and stop the dependent mentality. The dependent mentality can…