Beach Soccer Championship set

A National Invitational Beach Soccer Championship will take place in Honiara on Monday 9 November to Saturday 14 November 2020 at DC Park in Honiara.  SIFF secretariat will send invitations to its member associations who have an active league or championship as an invitation tournament and therefore it is not mandatory for all provincial member…

MAL PS congratulates rural women 

THE Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has congratulated rural women around the country in her message marking the International Rural Women’s Day celebrations in Honiara.  Ethel Frances echoed her congratulatory message on Friday 16 October over the national broadcaster during World Food celebrations.  “I want to thank our rural women…

Matangiki ready for rematch

MATANGIKI White rugby team is ready to battle against Avaiki SPOL for the HRUA League Division A grand final should the HRUA Executive decide for a rematch. The Division A grand final match ended in 3-3 all stalemate between rivals Matangiki White and SPOL Avaiki 2 on Monday at the Rugby Stadium, Town Ground. The…

COVID coordination a challenge

COORDINATION remains one of the major challenges amongst Solomon Islands Government agencies while the battle to contain COVID-19 virus remains active in the country. According to the latest National Disaster Council (NDC) Situational Report (SITREP) No.15, agencies are observed to be protective of their mandated areas of operations. “Even though the N-DOC arrangement is being…

Govt, MARA sign tourism deal

MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) and Ministry of Culture and Tourism have signed a historical memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a number of tourism projects in Malaita. The signing was held in Auki on Tuesday. The signing was done between Malaita Provine Premier Daniel Suidani and Minister of Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo. It…

Police on bribery allegation

Police will only investigate bribery allegation into the motion of no confidence if the public raises the matter to police says Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Stanley Riolo. PPC Riolo said since the motion of no confidence has been defeated on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly, no one has come forward and raised complaints…

AIRLINE FACES TURBULENCE 

NATIONAL carrier Solomon Airlines is in a deep financial dilemma due to the ongoing health threat brought about by COVID-19 to the airline industry. In a public statement to update the country, Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brett Gebers said COVID-19 has really impacted the airline operations which resulted in border closures and travel…