THE RSIPF Royals women’s football team has won the Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) Championship at the DC Park on Sunday. The final showdown was one of the most exciting and entertaining matches in the women’s top football league. Both teams were equipped with experienced players and the match could have ended in favour of…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province are investigating a death incident that occurred at the Island nightclub, East of Honiara on 6 November 2020. It is alleged that a fast-moving vehicle hit the deceased in front of the Island Night Club in the Henderson…
HONIARA Warriors ended their Solomon Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 win against the underdogs Renbel Ibis at Lawson Tama, Monday. Both teams ended the first half 1-1 before the hosts extended the lead with the winning goal from a penalty in the second half. Honiara coach Henry Koto was happy to end their campaign…
NEWLY elected Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal Ethel Vokia says funding for her constituency under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) will be distributed accordingly when received. Mrs. Vokia said at the moment the constituency’s account is still not cleared therefore, she is yet to receive funding from the Economic Stimulus Package in…
PEOPLE of Kukele in Choiseul Province are calling on responsible authorities for food supplies after flooding destroyed their food gardens last week. A spokesperson for the people Ken Silas said their gardens were destroyed by flooding from the heavy rain on Sunday, November 29th. Mr. Silas said many of their food gardens were ready for…
PM hails WP’s contribution in logging WESTERN Province (WP) has contributed immensely in log export duty which recorded around $200 million per year. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed in his official speech to mark the Western Provincial second Appointed Day in Noro yesterday. Sogavare said that this accounts for almost half of a total…
CONSTRUCTION of Solomon Water’s multi-million dollar Kongulai Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Project will commence in May 2021. A statement from Solomon Water said the project will be financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) and tenders are now invited for the construction of the project. The project works will include…
THE Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga says the development of our economic infrastructures is paramount for economic development. Maelanga made the statement on the floor of Parliament last week during the sine-die motion. He said the government through his ministry is working on the construction of wharves, roads, and…
MINISTER for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs Samuel Manetoali says the Traditional Governance and Customs Facilitation Bill (TGCFB) is now going through re-consultation with the people. Manetoali highlighted this on the floor of Parliament during the sine-die motion last week. “When all the consultations are done, it will again be brought before parliament and…
A MAJOR 28 kilometre road construction linking East Kwarae and Central Kwara’ae is in the pipeline to begin next year. Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Jackson Fiulaua confirmed this in Parliament last week. “I am happy to inform my good people of Central Kwara’ae and East Kwara’ae that I am looking forward to joining the…