Australia sponsors ‘Green Construction’ training for women

Australia is sponsoring the first intake of 20 women in a new ‘green construction’ training program. The program is being delivered through two Australian Government initiatives, the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The students are being supported by SIIP…

GFA Futsal Championship kicks off

GUADALCANAL Football Association (GFA) has kicked off its Futsal Championship at the Multipurpose Hall outdoor court yesterday. Four matches were played to mark day one of the competition. Ten teams are participating in the inaugural Futsal championship. Parikana FC, Longu Miracles FC, Marau Birao Lightnings FC, Foxwood United FC and Dawn FC are grouped in…

THUMBS UP

SINU Academic staff welcomes ongoing investigation LECTURES Association of Solomon Islands National University (LASINU) has commended the bold action taken by the university’s Vice Chancellor to suspend five SINU staff. At the same time, they warned the university has no place for anyone who thinks they can defraud the university. In a statement, the academic…

Veke invest 1.2m in CDF to boost transport services & economic activities in West Guadalcanal Constituency

Farmers and constituents of West Guadalcanal Constituency (WGC) are set to benefit from a 1.2 million transport initiative funded by the government through the constituency office under the leadership of Honourable Anthony Veke. This was after WGC Member of Parliament Hon. Veke handed over four 3 and half ton trucks (FAW brand) to four registered…

Catholic parishioners in Auki will miss the service of Bishop Houhou

THE AUKI Catholic diocese members and the respective Catholic parishioners in Malaita province will soon miss the presence of their beloved bishop, Peter Houhou from the diocese. This comes after the announcement of Bishop Houhou’s new appointment as the new bishop for Gizo Catholic diocese in Western Province. He served as Catholic bishop for six…

Kwarea CHS resumed classes

KWAREA Community High school in West Kwara’ae has resumed classes after weeks of negotiation between stakeholders and the landowning groups.  The school was closed down for an indefinite period following threats and demands for money by landowners that affected over 900 students. However, despite the reopening of the school, the Malaita Province Education Authority is…