Burnscreek farmers end training

Livestock farmers of Burnscreek, East Honiara have successfully completed a pig husbandry and welfare management, and feed formulation training for piggery and poultry last week. The 3 days training was conducted by officers from the livestock and Veterinary department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) It was conducted following request by community members.…

3.2% GDP growth rate predicted

Solomon Islands ‘real’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in 2017 is forecasted to be around 3.2 percent and average between 3.5 percent over the medium term. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Snyder Rini announced this in Parliament, Wednesday morning when presenting the 2017 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2017 to the House at the Second…

Malaita trains female coaches

MALAITA Provincial Government sports division provided training to aspiring female coaches in football this year. Football is seen as the national sport in Solomon Islands and the country lacks female coaches at the top level. Challenging the male dominant scene of football coaches in the country is path Malaita Province Government wishes to take. According…

Kokonut Cup is on again

The second Kokonut Cup’ will be held on at Kokonut Cafe this coming Sunday 2nd April. A statement from the organisers said, registration will open at 11 o’clock. “The first Kokonut Cup was very excited eventhough the weather was not favourable. “Now, The water polo is added to this competition and it going to be…

Auki soccer league into round 4

The popular Auki soccer league in Malaita province will enter into round 4 matches at Aligegeo stadium this Saturday. The round 4 matches will feature Harbour Light FC, Coastal Warriors FC, Ailako FC, Aimela FC, GB FC and AYC FC appearing in competitive clash in trying to claim top spot in this stage. Auki league…

Janus 4th arrest

A second Inland Revenue Division (IRD) officer has appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court facing two counts of official corruption charges. Leslie Melaba of Temotu Province who was the fourth person to be arrested by the Janus Task Force was released on a cash bail of $2,500 attached with strict bail conditions. Some of the…

Suri happy with duo’s inclusion

THE inclusion of Harrison Mala and Charlie Otainao in the 23-men national squad has been acknowledged by Ifira Black Birds head coach. Batram Suri told Star Sports on Tuesday he was very happy for his players’ inclusion in the national set up. The former Solomon Islands forward said the duo deserved the call-up based on…

Disappointment over age

A FUTSAL fan has expressed his disappointment on some over age players competed in the Honiara Thunder U16 futsal challenge.  Patrick Boli echoed his frustration to Star Sports over the weekend. “This is totally unfair for the U16 players,’’ Boli said. He said next time when someone wishes to organize competitions in certain age categories…