Police set to sign new pact with Indonesia

A DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Indonesian National Police is expected to be signed soon. The MoU is focused on cooperation to prevent and combat transnational crimes and building international police capacity. Supervising minister of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Peter…

Chiefs condemn waste oil spillage

CHIEFS and people of North West Guadalcanal have condemned the dumping of waste oil at Tabulivu Point. Speaking to Solomon Star North West Guadalcanal stringer John Toki, Chief Batista Kaoni said responsible authorities must remove these toxic waste oil containers immediately. “I want to tell our Member of Parliament Honourable Bodo Dettke and our provincial…

Training squad named

SOLOMON Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has named 23 players who will make up the training squad for the upcoming 3rd stage of the World Cup Qualifier. The list was confirmed to Star Sports on Friday. Training days for the selected squad are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “Training times are from 3pm to 5pm,’’ Henry Fa’arodo…

‘Tennis for all’ today

SOLOMON Islands Tennis Association (SITA) “tennis for all” program will continue today at the Multipurpose tennis court. Tennis Development Officer (TDO) Ian Honila confirmed this to Star Sports, Friday. “Our program will continue today starting at 9am at the Multipurpose tennis court,’’ he said. “Today will be more enjoyable,’’ he added. “We will add more…

Wantok Challenge to be staged here

FUTSAL fans and supporters will have another opportunity to watch spectacular futsal action featuring renowned Honiara based champion clubs, including few provincials champion clubs and a champion’s team from Vanuatu.  The competition called Wantok Futsal Challenge 2017 tournament will be staged in Honiara next month April 8 to 15 at the Multipurpose Hall. Tournament Manager…

Training for young netters

YOUNG netball players keen to join the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) Pikinini netters clinic are welcome to team up with them at the Lawson Tama netball court this morning. HNA president Shalom Waita said after today’s session they will concentrate on kids who regularly attended their clinic since it was launched last month. “Interested young…

U16 futsal semis today

THE Honiara Thunder U16 Futsal competition will stage their semi final matches this morning at the Multipurpose Hall. Secretary of the competition George Capps said the semi final playoffs for today will be tough and exciting to watch as all four teams are hot favorites.  He said the first semi final will see ParamatyrKingz taking…

Suri calls for early prep

FORMER international Batram Suri calls on the national men’s football team to start preparing ahead of the crucial home and away ties with Papua New Guinea. Suri, who is now head coach at Ifira Black Birds in Vanuatu, told Star Sports an early preparation is a must for the national side as it’s just two…

3 to compete in HFA Pre-season league

THREE teams have registered for the Honiara Football Association (HFA) Pre-season League. HFA general secretary Leonard Paia confirmed this to Star Sports last night after the closed of registration at 4:3o pm, Friday. “Only three teams registered for the HFA Preseason League,’’ Paia said. “They are Juniper FC, Solomon Sheet Steal FC and Kingz FC,’’…

East Kwaio assists Aligegeo School

THE Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Service, Stanley Sofu has donated roofing irons worth $70,000 to Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School in Malaita Province. Aligegeo School Principal Javin Rukia told the Solomon Star that the East Kwaio MP donated the iron roofing to Aligegeo School as a gift from East Kwaio people. Aligegeo School…