Monday, December 19th, 2016
Taiwan releases new funding assistances for various causes in SI
THE Republic of China (Taiwan) has again come to the aid of Solomon Islands by providing funding towards various causes in Solomon Islands. These include the sum of SBD$398,089.17 towards relief assistance for the earthquake- stricken people of Makira-Ulawa Province and southern region of Malaita Province, a sum of SBD$6,005,173.88 for infrastructure projects for the National Referral Hospital and a total sum of SBD$2,250,477.70 for solar-power systems for the Kumanibae Development Centre of East Choiseul Constituency and Tiparere Development Centre of West New George/Vonavona Constituency. The Taiwanese Ambassador to SolomonRead More
7.9 Magnitude earthquake damages 30 houses at Shortland
THE 7.9 Magnitude earthquake in New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea has caused 30 houses in Maleai village, Shortland Islands, partly damaged. According to the Solomon Islands National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) report, the damage has resulted in most occupants currently sheltering with relatives. Three water tanks were also part of the damage reported. A team led by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) including the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Cooperation (SIBC) reporter in Western Province supported by the Provincial Government through the members of Provincial Assembly for wardRead More
Dash-8 to return on Dec 21
SOLOMON Airlines has advised its Dash-8 aircraft is scheduled to return to full service on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. The aircraft has been temporarily out of service since last week while urgently required spare parts were being sourced from overseas. A Solomon Airlines spokesperson said the required parts had been sourced more quickly than expected allowing the airline to have the Dash-8 ready for a return to full service by December 18. In the interim period services usually operated by the Dash-8 will continue to be operated by the airline’sRead More
PM keen to strengthen bilateral ties with Canada and fully utilise labour mobility opportunities
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has praised Solomon Islands growing relations with Canada, saying he looks forward to further strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries and also fully utilising the labour mobility opportunities which Canada presents. The Prime Minister said the recent success of two Guadalcanal – CITREC graduates in Canada as seasonal workers further present opportunities for the Solomon Islands Government to consider Canada as a labour mobility partner in areas of tourism and hospitality. The two graduates Amelia Muse and Careka Volly have returned home after ‘successfully’Read More
Dozens homeless
…in quake torn Shortland Islands. DOZENS of families are homeless after 36 homes in Maleai village were destroyed by the recent PNG-centred earthquake. Maleai village is in the Shortland islands, which are situated on the edge of the border between the country and PNG. Shortland Elder, John Kotaru conveyed in a phone interview from Maleai village yesterday that the powerful shake on Saturday night, reportedly powered at 8.0 magnitude, has caused extensive damages on buildings and properties in Maleai village. “At least 36 houses have been destroyed asRead More
Naka bags golden boot
West Honiara FC takes step forward Western United FC left footer James Naka will collect this season’s Telekom Soccer League (TSL) golden boot award after their win over West Honiara FC on Saturday. West Honiara FC who will finish this season with one points suffered another huge loss, losing 9-3 to Commins Menapi and his Oceania Champions League bound Western United FC. Naka found the back of the net seven times to see him claim this season’s award, finishing with a total of 27 goals, two goals above SolomonRead More
Marist knocked out
Fitzroy FC claims JF International Cup Marist futsal team crashed out of the 2016 JF international Futsal Cup yesterday after losing 3-1 to eventual competition champions Fitzroy FC. Fitzroy knocked Marist FC in the second semifinal yesterday and then defeated Sunshine Coast in the grand final match yesterday in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Marist trailed 2-1 at half time and then conceded one more goal in the second half to see them claim a 3-1 win over Marist. Marist futsal team is expected to arrive back this week. MeanwhileRead More
Ngari stages eighth graduation ceremony
NGARI Community High School in West Gizo has staged its eighth graduation ceremony on Tuesday. The school was established in 1986. Students took part in a colourful parade before teachers, parents, official guest of honor, tribal chiefs and visitors who gathered at Ngari School to witness the Form three, Grade six and Kindergarten graduation ceremony. This year’s Ngari Community High graduation ceremony theme is ‘Learn to live through persurvent’. A total of 17 students from group A, received their certificates during the first graduation ceremony with prizes for successfully completingRead More
Students encouraged to look for education
HON Maloney Lopoto encourages students to continue the spirit of endeavouring to access education. Lopoto said education that is enjoyed by teachers and students, education that is supported and accepted by our communities, parents and guardians and education that is better managed for all citizens of our communities, the province and the nation as a whole. “We need not look far to see the truthfulness of these statements. Uneducated people with no clear directions and purpose in life can cause serious problems. “We see them in our communities and Province.Read More
MP Lionel clarifies ship delay
MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for South East Vella La vella Constituency Hon Alex Lionel has clarified the delay of the LC Bilua. Hon Lionel had recently come under heavy criticism over the delay of repairing LC Bilua under his constituency development plan for the South East Vella La Vella Constituency. Speaking with Hon Alex Lionel yesterday he said the ship is nearing completion of its repairs and that it will begin service soon. He said the main idea behind his development plans are to provide changes to development. “My committeesRead More