THE Sangorii Children’s/Girls’ Football League is underway at the Odou Sport Ground in Ward 14 of East Fataleka Constituency in Malaita Province after its official opening last Saturday. The league is part of a football development effort by the communities in Ward 14. The country’s first ever FIFA badge Assistant Referee David Sau, who voluntarily…
THE Healing Jesus Campaign led by renowned evangelist Bishop Dag Heward-Mills of Ghana culminated in a spectacular finale on Sunday night, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of thousands who attended. The five-day event held at the Lawson Tama Stadium drew crowds from all corners of Honiara, reflecting an extraordinary community commitment to faith,…
THE Honiara Magistrate Court has granted bail to one of the accused in the theft of gold ashes worth $2.6million and the possession of police properties. Principal Magistrate Dalcy Belapitu Oligari imposed a cash bail of $3,000 on the accused Max Gura and along with strict bail conditions. Gura and his wife Miriam Keni Sasau,…
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to multiple false pretence and uttering false document charges involving about 1 million when he appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court. Chrisbane Habala, 47, recently pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of false pretence and 18 counts of uttering a false document. Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa then adjourned…
THE case against the General Manager (GM) of the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO), Darren John Corby, who allegedly breached the Tobacco Act, has been adjourned to March 17. On that day, the prosecution will confirm its position regarding a letter from Corby’s lawyer Silverio Lepe of Sol-law. The letter contains a proposal received…
THE 2.5 million Japan-funded Ado Rural Farmers Association Mini Hydro project in Falake Village, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, is progressing smoothly. Funding for the project was provided by the Japanese Government in 2023 under the Grassroots and Human Security Project. Photos and videos show enthusiastic support from community members who are actively contributing to the…
THE much-awaited release of the “The Keeper” by Buad finally got underway last week, marking a milestone in the local music industry. Fans and music lovers across the country showed overwhelming support for the new album, which blends musical creativity with cultural beliefs and knowledge. Accompanying the album release was an official music video shot…
A TOTAL of 58 participants comprising pastors and church elders from the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church within the three districts Honiara took part in a half day ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) workshop on Monday. The workshop was held at the Mendana Hotel based on the theme; “The Role of Christianity in Sanitation Improvements in…
JAPAN and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) signed a new partnership funding worth USD3.4 million to improve school nutrition in pilot schools in the Western and Isabel provinces. The signing ceremony was convened at the Japanese Embassy in Honiara last Friday. The funding is aimed at addressing the triple burden of malnutrition…
LAST year, five Solomon Islands future aviators were awarded scholarships to undertake training at the joint Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) – the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Qatar. But their hopes were dashed when a week prior to their departure in February they were told the training opportunity was off, largely because Solomon Airlines…