Chances of making the final are hanging by a thread for the host nation of Solomon Islands after their 4-0 defeat to favourites New Zealand during Thursday’s second match. Solomon Islands went through a disappointing defeat to Tahiti early this week. They managed to put on a good performance against Tonga on Tuesday. But it…
Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) is set to enter match-week 15 this weekend with five interesting matches to watch. All matches will be played at the King East end stadium. According to the SWPL schedule, five matches is set for this weekend. Three matches will be played on Saturday while another two on Sunday. Saturday…
THE Western provincial capital of Gizo has witnessed its inaugural Women’s Football Festival tournament this week. All matches are being played at the JFK Stadium. The event marks a significant milestone in the region’s sports history, celebrating and promoting women’s participation in football. Only four teams are participating with players being picked from all the…
About 69 community local coaches and officials across Honiara accredited with certificates in Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) A total of 69 coaches have received Oceania Sport Education program (OSEP) certified Community Coach and Official certificates after completing an intensive training. The participants completed four courses in Honiara recently facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC).…
Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo and New Caledonia’s Representative to Australia, Yves Lafoy made these comments when appearing before the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)…
THE country on Thursday witnessed about 174 qualified teachers completing their studies at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The Teachers In Training (TIT) have pursued training program over the past years and have graduated with certificates, diplomas and graduate diplomas in teaching. A graduation ceremony organized by SINU on Wednesday at the Seventh Day…
CLOSE to 200 marijuana plants have been uprooted by Police officers in Auki, Malaita near Ngadefiu village in Central Kwara’ae on Tuesday, 20th August. Community leaders of Ngadefiu village have been working together with the Auki police for the uproot of the marijuana plants and arrest of the alleged suspect, a statement issued by Police Media…
HONIARA is expected to come alive this weekend when the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) will conclude with the crowning of the 2024 Miss Solomon. The two days event will commence with a speech contest by the six contestants on Friday morning. After the speech, the contestants will hit the road in a float parade…
MISS Coral Sea Resort and Casino Sharllyma Aruhane vows to take a strong stand on ending the rising problem of gender-based violence in the country. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview, she said the MSIP platform is an avenue where young girls like her can advocate on issues that are critically affecting the lives…
ADVENTURERS from Wind Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church in White River, West Honiara, have successfully completed their weekend camp. The camp was held from Friday 16 August to Sunday 18 August at the Wind Valley SDA Church compound. It was held as part of the Adventurers award requirements for various classes – Sunbeam, Builder, Helping Hand,…