PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) president David Chung has urged the Kapuls to play with pride and the country at heart. Speaking to the players on Monday night, the PNGFA and Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) president thanked the players for their commitment in training and discipline while in camp,…
APIA, (SAMOA OBSERVER)–A transgender weightlifter from New Zealand has sparked controversy after winning a women’s competition on Sunday, beating a Samoan athlete in the process. Laurel Hubbard, 39, a transgender female athlete who transitioned to a woman in her 30s and previously competed in the men’s weightlifting category as Gavin Hubbard, won the women’s over…
THE proposed tariff review by the Solomon Water is welcoming news for its customers in the country. This tariff review was part of the Solomon Water’s 30 Year Strategic Plan. According to the State Owned Entity (SOE), the review is also part of the plan and this will be discussed with the national government in…
Auckland, New Zealand – The petroleum sector of the Pacific Island countries and territories is an estimated USD 6 billion industry. It remains a key driver of their economies and a major determinant of their energy security. Recognising the need to enhance an understanding of the Pacific petroleum industry and the mechanics of the various…
PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – Air connectivity for both international and domestic air services plays a critical role in the movement of passengers and cargo. Establishing more international flights for PNG can enable our connectivity with the outside world, however, our connections are limited. Statistical data on scheduled international passenger traffic to and from Port…
THE increasing cost of betel-nut prices in Honiara is also experienced in the Guadalcanal Plains. A visit by the Solomon Star to the Plains on Monday found that the price of betel-nut in Guadalcanal Plains is the same as Honiara. Nguvia women vendors said betel-nut prices are high since the new year. “First of all,…
SUVA, (FIJI SUN) – Fijian Trade Minister Faiyaz Koya is not buying into a new war of words instigated by his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Richard Maru. Last week Koya reacted calmly to Maru’s threats to end trade with Fiji, saying: The Government will not circumvent our biosecurity laws nor will they bend them, Fiji…
Santa Cruz communities have benefit a lot from the sale of local artefacts and providing extended service to tourists during the calling of international cruise liner MS Europa on 25th last month. There are three tourism destinations at Santa Cruz – Malo /Wia, Luova and Noipe. Malo/Wia tourism committee chairperson Malachi Lekano yesterday shared the…
A GROUND breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Panatina Campus to mark the start of the university’s $120 million building project. The ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga, Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie, SINU Board chairman and MP for…
CHINESE Civil Engineer Construction Corporation (CCECC) promised to build a standard complex for the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). CCECC is the Chinese Company that won the contract to build the $120million project at SINU Panatina Campus starting this week. “I want to assure you that CCECC will bring a professional technical and management team…