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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…