BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO “THE gender equality work cannot sit in my portfolio alone, hence my portfolio needs the support of the Ministries, all private companies, commercial organisations including development partners and civil society.” Minister of Ministry of Women Youth…
By Alfred Sasako THE Government was yesterday given an ultimatum to respond to claims by regular police officers and others who served on the Solomon Islands-Bougainville border as well as during the ethnic tension. The 14-day deadline starts today –…
By Gary Hatigeva THE government is looking to bring 12 legislations before parliament for tabling and hoping to get them passed and enacted. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela in his press conference yesterday revealed that with the legislative outlined, the government…
By Gary Hatigva PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has reiterated his government’s commitment to see that corruption is dealt with at the strongest measures possible. The Prime Minister made this known when addressing the local media at a press conference yesterday…
BY ROMULUS HUTA TEAM Wellington head coach Jose Manuel Figuiera says the quality of club football across Oceania region is increasing. Figuiera was in Honiara last week accompanying his club’s participation in the Oceania Club Champions League Group D competition.…
BY ROMULUS HUTA KOSSA coach Eddie Marahare says the absence of former captain and veteran striker James Naka will not affect them heading into this weekend’s Telekom S-League (TSL) Championship Series kick off. Marahare made this assurance ahead of this…
By Taromane Martin SOLOMON Islands national under 17-futsal team is awaiting confirmation from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) to have international friendly matches in June. The national U-17 squad, dubbed junior Kurukurus, will represent the country at the 2018…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE challenge is to breach the existing gap between the government and its people through effective communication strategies. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela expressed this yesterday whilst speaking at the government communication officers’ workshop held at the…
By Alfred Sasako THE high tech world has come to some Solomon Islands’ students, thanks to a partnership with China’s largest information technology company, Huawei, the 9th in global revenue rankings. Under the arrangement, Huawei has donated some 927 sets…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA A new crops market is being built at the Hells Point area, east Honiara, by the Guadalcanal provincial government. The market targets women of the province by providing a safe and accessible avenue to sell their…
