LAD EYES TOP SPOT

OUR lone para taekwondo athlete Solomon Jagiri will be heading to Australia today to compete for a spot at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. His coach, John Alick who will be accompanying Jagiri today confirmed this to Star Sports last night. “Jagiri will be attending the Oceania qualifiers for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games set to…

Suidani challenges MPAs

If your intention to be a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) is to get rich then the Provincial Assembly is not your right place.  The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani uttered these words in an exclusive interview with Solomon Star Auki on Wednesday.  Premier Suidani made this statement in the light of a rumour…

PNG PM state visit

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PM) James Marape will arrive in Honiara today for his first state visit to the Solomon Islands. A statement from the Government Communication Unit said the three-day visit will be from Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th February 2020.  “This will be the first State Visit by Prime Minister…

Mewa hails MUP for delivering PCDF

The former Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Program Commins Mewa has commended the Makira Ulawa Province for its efforts in delivering the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) since 2008, especially the former regime and its hardworking officers. He made the commendation in Kira Kira, the provincial capital while delivering the opening address February…