December 2020

We’ll make a U-turn: Kiki

Rukumana leads golden boot race By Taromane Martin DESPITE their opening defeat to Honiara Warriors yesterday Central Shields Head Coach Tome Kiki says his side will make a U-turn in their next match. Shields were mauled by Warriors 7-0 in…

‘Disappointing draw

Frigates, Ibis share points BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II UNDERESTIMATING saw Isabel Frigates held to a surprise 2 all draw against a rejuvenated Renbel Ibis who managed to share points in Day 4 of the Solomon Cup 2020 Group B yesterday.…

Malaita’s share

Minister clarifies funds for the province By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Rollen Seleso has denied “misconceptions” that Malaita has missed out national government funding. He clarified this after Opposition Leader Mathew Wale told the Malaita…

Mayor expects Multi-hall returned

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO CITY Mayor Wilson Mamae said they expect the Multi-purpose hall currently transformed into field hospital to be returned to the Honiara City Council after serving its purpose. Mamae uttered this when delivering his keynote address at…

DBSI lends out $51m to date

By EDDIE OSIFELO DEVELOPMENT Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) has lent out $51.5 million to different clients since its inception early this year. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma confirmed this when asked by MP for Small Malaita, Rick…

PM humbled by many criticisms

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is humbled by the many criticisms towards government and also on himself. Speaking during his Coronavirus (Covid-19) ‘Nationwide Address’ yesterday, Mr Sogavare said he understand the challenges of leadership, as it is always…

$1.2M help

PRC donates towards national covid-19 effort THE Peoples Republic of China handed over USD150,000 covid-19 response funding to the government, Friday last week. Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Mr Li Ming handed a cheque of USD150 (over SBD1.2…