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…
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…
GCU: The Solomon Islands Government has begun dialogue with donors to explore the possibility of co-funding a craft market facility to help the country’s crafts men and women to market their products. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is collaborating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade to lead the dialogue process with…
The recently announced 23 men national senior football squad members are urged to attend a meeting scheduled for this morning at the SIFF Academy. A statement Solomon Islands Football Federation SIFF Technical Department confirmed this to Star Sports. “Please be advised that the national team meeting is set for 11 am today at the SIFF…
ONE Member of Parliament has incurred $400,000 in a month in phone calls, which tax payers will have to meet. Clerk to the National Parliament Clezy Rore revealed this during the Public Accounts Committee meeting on the 2017 Supplementary Bill 2017 recently. Mr Rore said the National Parliament is seriously concerned about the rising cost…
MINISTER for Justice and Legal Affairs William Marau will be sentenced tomorrow for driving while under the influence of alcohol. This followed the sentencing submissions and mitigation on his matter on Monday at the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Marau entered his guilty plea to the charge of presence of alcohol in a person’s blood on Thursday…
A National Community Policing Team of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently conducted an awareness program to the disability Students of San Isandro School in Aruligo, Northwest Guadalcanal. The talk was based on crime prevention strategy. A statement from the Police Media Unit said RAMSI assistant Special Coordinator Masi Lomaloma formed part of…
Owners told to pay vehicle license THE number of unlicensed vehicles travelling our roads is increasing and Police Traffic Office is calling on drivers to check their vehicles’ licenses and have them renewed immediately. Director of Kukum Police Traffic Charles Solomon Hapatia said last week alone police arrested more than 50 vehicles. “…a good number…
PROSECUTION will be amending the charge against Dr Baddley Anita who is accused of unlawfully capturing and caging 27 dolphins at Mbungana, Central Islands Province. Dr Anita appeared with his lawyer Maelyn Bird of Emerald Lawyers on Monday at the Honiara Magistrates Court. However, his case was further adjourned to April 3rd to give prosecution…
The man accused of the murder of a man at Visale, West Guadalcanal last year has denied the allegation when he appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court, Monday. The type of committal hearing to be conducted on Paul Kapani’s matter will be made known in court on April 10. That’s when the matter will return…