GOVERNMENT will continue to pursue its aspiration to develop Bina Harbour Processing Plant to ensure employment opportunities for the people of Malaita. Governor General (GG) Reverend David Tiva Kapu highlighted this when delivering his traditional speech from the throne to open the 2nd Meeting of the 12th Parliament on Monday. It is understood that the Bina Harbour…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s (RSIPF) Royals Rugby Union Team was given a timely boost with a donation of rugby equipment on Monday. The support was made possible thanks to the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) and the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), a statement issued by the Police Media Unit said. The support was…
A RENOWNED martial art club in Solomon Islands, Yun’s Taekwondo Academy Solomon Islands (YTASI) has been renamed to Dudley’s Taekwondo Academy Solomon Islands (DTASI). This was announced by the founder, owner and Principal Master Instructor, Joses Dudley last week. This new name reflects the commitment to excellence and the vision for the future of Taekwondo…
MEMBERS of the Australian Subway Joeys Under-17 men football team are excited to be in Honiara and are looking forward to the friendly showdown. That’s according to the Subway Joeys’ Head Coach Brad Maloney upon the team’s arrival in Honiara, Sunday night. The 40-member delegation arrived to a warm island reception at the Henderson International Airport.…
The Telekom Super League (TSL) defending champions Solomon Warriors suffered its first defeat of the season to Laugu United over the weekend. The match was played on Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium. Solomon Warriors has been on a flying start since the start of the season in April this year winning eight matches, three draws…
The TSL last season’s newly debutants FC Juniper Tree tasted its first victory of the season over the weekend. This came after they thrashed Honiara City 5-1 on Sunday at Lawson Tama Stadium. The struggling FC Juniper Tree in a surprising turn dominated the match. They played a total of 13 matches since the start…
IN an unprecedented move, Members of Parliament (MP) from Malaita Province have reconciled their differences and vowed to work together for the betterment of the province and the country as a whole. The Malaita MPs on Monday held a reconciliation ceremony at the Paul Tovua Complex at the National Parliament to iron out their past…
AN APPLICATION to strikeout the petition case lodged against Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu Pele, James Bonunga will be heard in the High Court on August 27. Former MP for Temotu Pele Dudley Kopu filed a petition against MP Bonunga after he failed to retain the Temotu Pele Constituency Seat in the April 17…
GOVERNMENT intends to implement measures to change the culture of public service and build a professional, well-disciplined and productive workforce. This was highlighted His Excellency Governor General (GG) Reverend David Tiva Kapu when delivering his traditional speech from the throne to open 2nd Meeting of the 12th Parliament yesterday. He said, “the culture in the Public Service needs to…
MALAITA Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day celebration officially commenced in Auki yesterday with a vibrant display of cultural activities and mini-trade show. This five day event marks an opportunity for the people of the country’s most populous province to showcase their rich traditions and ethnic diversity. The celebration commenced with a remarkable display of traditional…