SUVA, (FIJI TIMES) – Fiji will continue to export sugar to the UK and EU despite Britain leaving the EU, which could have implications on the sugar market generally. Reserve Bank of Fiji governor Barry Whiteside said the central bank’s stand was that “our sugar will not be affected by United Kingdom’s unprecedented decision via…
PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – Despite the negative impact of inflation Papua New Guinea has been experiencing, all public servants have witnessed for the first time in 25 years, a significant boost in the real value of their earnings. Personnel Management Secretary John Kali said this when speaking at the recent 36th biennial congress of…
OUR Telekom is the Platinum sponsor for the 2016 Solomon Games with a sponsorship package of around SBD $248 000. The deal was was signed and handed over to the President of the Solomon Games Council Alexander Macdonald by Our Telekom CEO Loyley Ngira. Our Telekom in a statement said it is pleased to announce…
Three firms have came to the rescue of athletes arriving early for the start of the Solomon Games 2016. Due to delays in release of funds it was difficult doing necessary catering for the athletes. But thanks to the assistance of the three companies namely Sol Rice, Victory Trading and Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited.…
Solomon Islands will now finally have two teams competing in the OFC Champions League. This follows the official announcement from OFC about a new expanded format set for 2017 OFC Champions League. “A new and expanded format that will take Oceania’s premier international club competition across the Pacific is on the cards for the 2017…
More women’s football action is set to kick off again in the national capital in the coming days. This will be made possible through the sponsorship of SOLRICE Company. HFA General Secretary Leonard Paia said the Honiara Football Association (HFA) will launch a women league today. “The launching of the HFA Womens’ leagues for both…
The Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation is calling all provincial volleyball participating teams who confirmed to participate at the upcoming Solomon games from 4-14 July to attend a special Technical meeting at Town Ground volleyball court on Friday 1st July 2016 at 4:00pm. The meeting will be chaired by the President. It is important that team…
THE Temotu final contingent for the upcoming Solomon Games has left Lata on Tuesday evening via LC Zarally and are bound for Honiara. President of the Temotu Football Association (TFA) confirmed this to Star Sports from Lata. “Our final contingent for Solomon Games left this evening (Tuesday) for Honiara via LC Zarally,’’ Lapoe said. He…
New Vunuha community in west big Gela, Central Islands province will host a Seven-aside soccer knock-out starting this Sunday 3rd to Friday 8th July, 2016. The tournament is for both men and women soccer, and attracting prizes are up for grab for the winning teams. The host club is therefore, requesting and welcoming any interesting…
Western Turtles lost to Western United 3-1 during a friendly at the Burnscreek school football pitch yesterday. The friendly match was to prepare Turtles for the upcoming Solomon Games while United also took the opportunity to shape up their preparation for forthcoming Telekom Soccer League. The match was played eight hours after members of the…