Lauru Football Association (LFA) says it would challenge the decision by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee for penalising Makira which subsequently denied the team from earning a semi-final spot. In a short statement late Wednesday, Lauru Football Association (LFA) said, a formal challenge will be issued by Thursday. “Following the release of…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee, responsible for oversight of the Solomon Cup 2025 has been penalised for fielding more than the required amount of guest players in their match against Western Tomoko. In a decision handed down on Wednesday the Disciplinary Committee said, it has reviewed a formal complaint regarding the match…
The Solomon Islands National Women’s Team have made history by qualifying for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup final for the first time, after a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Samoa in the semi-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva tonight. Samoa took the lead early in the 14th minute through Breanna Kitiona. However, the Solomon…
The 2025 Solomon Cup Organizing Committee is yet to release an official decision following a complaint lodged by Western Tomoko after their group match against Makira Ulawa Kakamoras on Monday, July 14. In the match, which ended in a 4-1 victory for Makira, Tomoko raised concerns that Kakamora fielded four guest players one more than…
A former political aide who was officially terminated from his government role earlier this year has sparked public concern after it was revealed he took part in a high-level overseas trip funded by taxpayer money. Ishmael Wore, who previously held the position of Policy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, joined Finance Minister…
IF YOU think the Third Wave is dead and buried, think again. Conversely, if you think the Third Wave is a mere figment of imagination, think again. Because it is not. The Third Wave is neither dead nor buried. It is alive. The Third Wave is so called to describe the next attempt at toppling…
BARELY a month ago, Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government. He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s King’s Birthday award for “his distinguished leadership, dedication, and long-standing service to policing and public safety in the Solomon Islands”. His Deputy, Ian Vaevaso also received the Member of…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Tourism Solomons has successfully wrapped up a three-city, two country road show meeting more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s highest-profile travel media. One of the tourist board’s biggest annual PR exercises, the Tourism Solomons team, headed by Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke, visited Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland, the events presenting a…
The redevelopment of King Solomon Hotel in Honiara is expected to cost around $45million. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) in a statement over the weekend. The plan was agreed after the SINPF Board and O’Neill Remington Group signed an agreement to Redevelop King Solomon Hotel…
WHAT a night it was on Saturday evening as DC Park, Henderson, east of Honiara came alive as Jamaican dancehall legend Busy Signal delivered a high-energy performance to hundreds of die-hard fans. The free for all event marked a historic moment for the country, blending international music with national pride in the Independence wind-down show.…