The construction of a new wharf at Ringgi, South Kolombangara in the Western province had received positive response and wide support from Ringi and the surrounding communities. Ringgi resident Derol Sikua told the Solomon Star yesterday expressing the excitement the community of Ringgi is going through. Mr Sikua said for so long people in that…
With the signing of the consent agreement this week between the eco-tourism operators at Roderick Bay in West Big Gela, Central province and Green Tourism Solomon Islands Ltd the development of the proposed holiday package for Tapuipui, Saurangi, and Roderick Bay is well underway. A statement from Green Tourism said under the consent agreement, the…
SET to be hitting our shores again is another international music icon J.Boog. Heritage Park Hotel is again holding a car park show with special guest J. BOOG on the April 6, 2014. J. Boog is a man of many influences. The singer of Samoan descent was born in Long Beach and raised in…
A HEAVY shower failed to dumpen the opening ceremony of the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) 50th anniversary celebrations at Auki, Malaita yesterday. Instead, church members counted it as a “shower of blessing” as they paraded from Aligegeo playing ground to Ambu church where the celebrations will be held until Sunday. The celebration is being…
A PARADE to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) is set for next Tuesday in Honiara. The public is invited to join and show their support for women and men working together to build a stronger nation. The parade will kick off from Honiara City Council to the Art Gallery at 7:50am. The parade aims to…
Some of the most senior officials from football’s world governing body, FIFA, have given Auckland a huge thumbs up as it prepares to host FIFA’s second largest global tournament – the U-20 World Cup in 2015. The group of FIFA Inspectors were in Auckland yesterday to inspect the City’s host stadium North Harbour and various…
The OFC Champions League Group Stage is five weeks away and we focus on Vanuatu champions Tafea FC as they chase a return to the final they last graced in 2001. When you mention Vanuatu football it is not too difficult to recall the exploits of club side Tafea FC. The All Reds from Port…
Dear reader, welcome back to Perspectives in Sports. The first two months of 2014 are now history and as we know time waits for no one. The Commonwealth Games are approaching fast. Soon a few handfuls of Solomon Islands athletes will make their way towards the UK for final preparations and acclimatization. Another major event…
The Solomon Islands National U19 Football team fundraising committee has sold twenty tables in the lead up to the gala corporate dinner event and only a limited number remain available for the public buy. Since launching their efforts two weeks the committee, chaired by Barnabas Anga, has been hard at work organising its main event…
WITH the game of pool now gaining popularity in the city, another competition is set for this weekend. Organisers said the pool tournament is not to be missed because its going to be exciting and entertaining while featuring some of the top players in the city. The tournament will be played tomorrow (Saturday) at Scorpions…