OFC: The 12 participating teams have learned what hurdles await them following the draw for the Youth Olympic Football Tournaments Nanjing 2014 which took place on Wednesday in Nanjing, China PR. Representing Oceania are Papua New Guinea in the Girl’s tournament and Vanuatu in the boy’s – the second consecutive appearance for either side in…
Fiji Times – A fan club has been formed to assist the Nadi Football Association look after the welfare of the district players. Headed by Moveen Ali, the club aims to take the Jetsetters to greater heights. Ali said they would be securing resources from the Nadi fans not only in the country but also…
Dear Editor – Good morning and thankyou for this privilege to be able to share some important thoughts with our beloved people of Solomon Islands which we all believe should be able to help equip ourselves in the development of this beautiful nation of ours. Solomon Islands schools and education system has to consider very…
Dear Editor – I write to make a brief reply to the very poor response made by the above dictator which appeared in your paper on 17th May. On the outset, I must tell Mr. Dictator Su’iaimoana that I have no other titles attached to my name and at no time I claimed myself to…
Police fired more than 50 rounds of tear gas as they launched an all out battle against a large mob that looted and burned down shops in the King George area, Friday night. The trouble was initiated by a group of disgruntled flood victims who were reportedly unhappy with the rehabilitation package they received from…
Vassula Ryden has been recognised as a genuine prophet the world over who takes no profit whatsoever for herself. This was a statement made by Terry Boyce in response to the letter published in this paper on Friday title “prophet or profit.” Speaking to Sunday Star Boyce said that the article was seems to be…
Central Bank of Solomon Islands’ (CBSI) target to achieve additional 70,000 locals having access to appropriate and affordable financial services has been achieved well ahead of its target year. The target set in 2010 predicted year 2015 in meeting this objective. This fine achievement was made in the last quarter of last year and is…
People from South Guadalcanal constituency have expressed grave concerns over their Member of Parliament’s failure to provide relief assistance following last month’s flooding. South Guadalcanal’s Weathercoast is one of hardest-hit areas during the recent heavy rains which destroyed food gardens and water supply systems in the region. South Guadalcanal people who reside in other parts…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) says it concurs with the findings of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team that the tailings dam requires timely professional management. GRLM director Mr Lehany said the Site Stabilisation Plan they previously provided to the national government includes action items regarding the tailings dam. “GRML agrees with…
The first ever mobile banking forum held in Honiara was a success. Hosted by the Central bank of Solomon Islands, the forum was held to gauge the current trend of the new forms of mobile banking services in the country. It was also organised to understand the current challenges faced in this area and to…