THE Telekom S-league competition has wrapped up its matches for this year following the final two matches played at the Lawson Tama on Sunday. Henderson Eels remains top of the table with 35 points after ending their match with a 1-1 draw with Central Coast FC. Raphael Lea’i gave Eels the lead with the opening goal…
North-West Guadalcanal Development Association (NWGDA) on Saturday 21 November successfully hosted its first ever talent show. The talent show was aimed at involving every children, youths and elderly people in North-West Guadalcanal to showcase their hidden talents. During the elimination round on Saturday, a total of 48 groups have participated in the elimination round with…
Dear Editor – The decision by Solomon Islands’ Cabinet to ban Facebook is said to be legally wrong and I expect the decision to be challenged. The argument made by the prime minister and his communications minister is that it has been a platform for people to ‘abuse political leaders.’ I have some sympathy for…
Supposed to be the face Understandably that’s the ace Much more better than the rest Over and over the globe She comes from America Europe Africa and the rest It is all the thrill and the feel Associated with her beauty and face That all men sleeps less and less The children and…
Dear Editor – My hearty congratulations to Edwin Babanisi on qualifying for a law degree. The Solomon Islands has created history by producing a first-ever visually impaired (blind) person to have graduated with a Bachelor of Law in the South Pacific. Edwin Babanisi from Shortlands in Western Province and Makira recently graduated from the University…
CHRIST the King Parish at Gilbert Camp, East Honiara has celebrated its feast day, Sunday. Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea officiated at the celebration and also shared the sermon during the church service on Sunday morning. In his sermon, His Grace Rev Dawea said Christ the King feast day celebration…
SUPPORTERS of losing candidates contesting the recent Central Honiara and North East Guadalcanal by-election have been asked to accept the outcome of the By-Election result. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) issued the appeal over the weekend following the declaration of the two winners. The By-Election in both National Constituencies has become necessary after…
THE GOVERNMENT through the Oversight Committee has approved more repatriation flights to bring back our nationals from overseas. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) Collin Beck revealed this yesterday during the weekly talk-back show. These repatriation flights will be operated by Solomon Airlines from November through to December…
Members of the public have been commended for their great behaviour shown during last week’s by-election. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a statement said the behaviour of the public must be praised. The statement said the public have shown good behaviour during polling day through to the counting of ballots and the…
REVENUE collection by the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Survey (MLHS) through land rentals over the years continue to increase and this year is expected to be highest in eight years. This was revealed by the Commissioner of Lands Alan McNeil in an interview with the paper. “Ministry of Lands revenue collected from land rents…