SOLOMON Islands has joined other Commonwealth member countries to celebrate Commonwealth Day. In Honiara students from seven high schools have gathered at the Paul Tovua Complex, at the National Parliament premises to mark this annual event. The program was attended by the British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, David Ward and his staff,…
The heavy downpour over the weekend has caused damages and blockage to Honiara’s main road and residential areas. As observed at the Kukum highway, with the blockage of the drainage system by debris, the ran-off then diverted into the main highway from the Kukum market up to Fishing Village market. Residential areas in the low-lying…
AN audit into millions of dollars being disbursed for the construction of the Mana’oba airport in North Malaita has dragged on for a year now due to missing files and records. Minister for Communication and Aviation (MCA) Peter Shanel revealed this in parliament when debating the the Solomon Islands National Anti Corruption Strategy Bill. Shanel…
BATRAM SURI led side Ifira Black Birds held former Vanuatu champions Amicale FC in a 1-1 draw on Sunday at Port Vila Stadium. Solomon Islands international Dunstan Quanafia scored Ifira’s lone goal in the first half. Black Birds head coach Batram Suri lauded his players’ commitments throughout the entire match. “The boys performed very well…
The MP Quan Wing Chun School, Epalle Branch has called for more female inclusion in this martial arts discipline. A senior Wing Chun student, Alick Kabui told Star Sports yesterday that they encourage more girls to be part of the martial arts class as it promotes character building and health. “We encourage girls to join…
Solomon Islands futsal sensation, Elliot Ragomo scored two goals to help the Australian Prospect Futsal Club won their opening match against SA Hawks Futsal Club 6-1 in the South Australian Futsal League on Sunday. The win as described by Prospect Futsal Club was ideal to their preparation for the 2017 Series Futsal Australia. The inclusion…
Brazilian dedicated win to the nation MARIST FC Brazilian coach Juliano Schmeling pays tribute to Solomon Islanders following Marist’s 4-2 win over Rewa FC in the OFC Champions League on Sunday. Schmeling echoed in a statement on media moments after the victory, “Thanks Marist FC and Solomon community! This victory is for you and our…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) police commissioner Mathew Varley is appealing to anyone with information of violence activity to report to the police. Mr Varley was speaking during the weekly police media conference Thursday last week following reports stating that some Members of Parliament are facing threats for allegations of corruption. He said…
Autopsy could not find cause of Saemala’s death in custody POST-MORTEM examination and lab tests result from Australia were unable to determine the cause of death of the late David Saemala who died in police custody last year, the brother of the deceased told the coronial inquiry. Solomon Saemala was giving evidence in the coronial…
The number of burglary cases is increasing within the Green Valley areaof east Honiara. A chief representing the community revealed this during a one day meeting with the police at Rove police headquarters last week. “In my community, house break-in and stealing has increased this year,” the chief said. He said the community leaders are…