Opposition Leader and MP for Aoke Langalanga, Hon. Matthew Wale has questioned the delay in the completion of national government accounts for purposes of auditing as required by the Constitution, the Public Finance and Audit Act, and the Public Finance Management Act. Hon. Wale is responding to reports that the most recent audited national accounts…
THE West Makira Cup tournament is set to kick off on December 28th. This was confirmed by the president of the Makira Ulawa Football Association (MUFA) Tommy Mana. Mana who is also the current patron of the tournament which was founded in 2003 handed the tournament trophy to the Chairman of the tournament’s Local Organizing…
One of the many challenges Rural Training Centre (RTC) graduates face is the sustainability of skills and knowledge they have after the completion of their two-year skills training. This was echoed by the Director of the Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres ( SIAVRTC ) Billy Mae when he handed over a small…
The Malaita Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni has urged soccer teams participating in the Ward 28 Waneagu Sulanasina 2020 Mini-Games soccer tournament to maintain the good spirit of sportsmanship. Speaking as the guest of honor during the official opening of the mini-games at Bina community in West Kwaio, Sifoni told teams to display their soccer skills…
The Ward 28 Waneagu Sulanasina 2020 Mini-Games was officially launched at Bina community in West Kwaio, Malaita Province on Monday. The mini-games are being organised based on the theme, “Empowering youths through sports.” It was officially opened by the Malaita Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni yesterday. Speaking during the official opening, MPA for Ward 28 Clodio Tei’ifi…
With the COVID-19 restrictions easing, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia Robert Sisilo is reaching out to small and medium enterprises investing in Solomon Islands. Kokonut Pacific Australia (KPA), based in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, in a joint venture with Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) since 2004, was Mr. Sisilo’s first port of call last…
Solomon Islands Red Cross Society has received a donation of SBD$60,000.00 from QBE Insurance. This is during the National Society’s Annual Fundraising Dinner held at the Cowboys Grill Bar and Restaurant recently. Speaking in response to the donation, Solomon Islands Red Cross Society President Mr. Mockson Aáron thanked QBE Insurance for considering making the donation…
THE Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) cash payment for successful recipients will be suspended until next year, 2021. Chair of the ESP and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) McKinnie Dentana confirmed this during the talk-back show on Sunday. Dentana said given the Christmas break fast approaching, there would be a shortage…
A male driver has been charged after his vehicle collided with another vehicle at the Kola Ridge Bus Stop in East Honiara on Sunday, 13 December 2020. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Traffic Department made the arrest and charged the driver, a statement from Police Media Unit said. It is…
WESTERN Provincial capital Gizo came alive on Monday in a mass celebration by soccer fans and supporters to welcome back the 2020 Solomon Cup champions – Western Tomoko. The team left Honiara on Sunday morning and had a series of celebrations through all the Western ports from Marovo Lagoon on Sunday night until their arrival…