LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has categorically refuted the PM’s claim that him and other opposition members were behind the recent protests and riots. According to the Opposition leader, these statements are not only false, but are aimed towards diverting the public’s attention from Sogavare’s own failures to properly deal with issues affecting this Nation.…
Chief suggests Honiara moved to another province THE Tandai House of Chiefs has suggested that national and provincial leaders should consider having a dialogue to move capital city Honiara out of Guadalcanal to another province. Secretary General (SG) of the Tandai House of Chiefs, Chief Daniel Danua made the suggestion because his people are sick…
MAJOR sports events in Honiara have been called off since last week following the civil disturbance in the city. The disturbances had led to rioting, looting and burning of shops. Because of safety issues and fear many sportsmen and women have decided to take a break from sports games. Many just remain at home and…
Felipe says all teams will be tough HEAD Coach for the men’s national football team, Felipe Vega Arango says all other teams in group A of the OFC preliminary competition on the road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be tough. Solomon Islands are drawn into Group A alongside Tahiti, Vanuatu and the…
THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has expressed sadness following the destruction to business houses in Honiara in recent days. A statement from DCGA early this week said the destruction of businesses are done by unlawful and heartless people with selfish agendas. The statement said the instigators of the recent looting and arson that…
As motion of no confidence looms THE numeral strength within the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCGA) is now in question ahead of Monday’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The motion is being filed by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale. Information reaching Solomon Star Auki claimed that there is a split amongst…
The Malaita Provincial Executive following an urgent meeting invites provinces and churches to prepare for a dialogue. In a statement issued yesterday MPG came up with the resolutions: We note the Motion of No Confidence filed against the Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. We thank the Speaker of Parliament for upholding the Constitution and not…
THE continuation of the trial on the case of two men accused of the murder of a man in Malaita in 2015 will be next month. This is for the defence case. The dates confirmed yesterday are for 13 and 14 December. The defence were not able to call their witnesses this week because their…
CENTRAL Roviana team is unlikely to participate in the upcoming Western Cup (WC) in Gizo, Western Province on 8TH December next week. This is due to the disrupted New Georgia and Vonavona Cup that was held in September this year. According the Chairman for the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) under Western Football Association (WFA), Frank…
THE Malaita Football Association (MFA) will hold an extraordinary meeting on December 10th at Auki. The MFA confirmed in a statement yesterday that the three main agenda are to present the Annual Activity Report, Financial Report and other relevant documents. “The MFA has organized an extraordinary congress meeting for all its Constituency Football Associations around…