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Sports
Game on for Pacific Games Volunteers
They stand out with their bright yellow shirts and big smiles. Volunteers are helping to bring the Pacific Games to life in the Solomon Islands. From meeting and greeting athletes to providing specialist support services, their role is key to making the sporting event a success.
18 Nov 2023
Mango: Samoa is a total ‘surprise package’ for us
Solomon Islands Men’s Football Team Vice Captain, Philip Mango, has described Samoa as a total new package for the Solomon Islands following a hard-earned 1-0 victory at the Lawson Tama Stadium yesterday.
18 Nov 2023
Coach San hopes to create history for boxing at Games
As the clock ticks down to the official ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games, young boxers from various categories, including some with experience, are gearing up to challenge their counterparts from other Pacific countries in the boxing arena.
18 Nov 2023
Sports
Rising 15-year-old Weightlifting Star aims for more medals in the Pacific Games 2023
Inspired by her father Eddie Donga, who is a local Weightlifting Coach and Trainer in Solomon Islands, Rowena Donga, 15, has been diligently preparing herself to represent the country in the highly-anticipated Pacific Games 2023, in Honiara.
15 Nov 2023
Sports
Solomon Islands first female Powerlifter aims for Gold on home turf
With just four days remaining before the official opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, the first female Powerlifter from Solomon Islands, Vicky Maomaiasi is confident and hopes to snatch gold in her second appearance, in the 17th edition of the Pacific Games powerlifting…
15 Nov 2023
CSSI officers take oath of office in preparation for the PG23
Members of the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) have taken their oath of office as authorised officers to support the RSIPF in preparation for their participation in providing security during 17th Pacific Games 2023 (PG23).
15 Nov 2023
Sports
Basketball: Grantham aspires to do better on home soil in 17th Pacific Games
As the Pacific Games 2023 approaches, Solomon Islands Basketball sensation, Max Grantham eagerly anticipates the opening game this Friday against Samoa, aiming for victory on the court and to give back to his country on home soil.
15 Nov 2023
Sports
Pegi sets eyes on Pacific Games and hopes for a positive outcome
Solomon Islands’ senior Women’s Football team captain, Ileen Pegi, shares her fervent anticipation for the upcoming 2023 Pacific Games. With a legacy of past triumphs, including securing a bronze at the 2022 Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup, Pegi shows excitement about the…
15 Nov 2023
Sports
250 Team Vanuatu athletes for Pacific Games now in Honiara
Team Vanuatu has arrived for the Pacific Games in Honiara with hopes of uplifting the spirit of their nation following challenges faced with the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Lola.
14 Nov 2023
Australia supports upskilling of hospitality workers here for the Games
As the Solomon Islands gears up to host the 17 th Pacific Games later this month, Australia is supporting the enhancement of tourism and hospitality in Honiara.
14 Nov 2023
New Zealand Defense Force Joins Regional Allies in Ensuring Safety at 17th Pacific Games
About ninety members from the New Zealand Defense Force have arrived in Honiara to collaborate with personnel from Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.
14 Nov 2023
Mayor welcomes athletes to Honiara City for Pacific Games
The Lord Mayor of the Honiara City Council (HCC), Eddie Kasutee Siapu, extends a warm welcome to all the Pacific delegations arriving in the country for the Pacific Games.
14 Nov 2023
Sports
Opposition Leader welcomes Pacific athletes to Solomon Islands
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has welcomed all the Pacific Islands athletes and delegates for the Pacific Games in Honiara. Pacific islands athletes and officials have started arriving into the country this week with more arriving in the coming days.
14 Nov 2023
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PNG Women’s Football Skipper Confident Ahead of 2023 Pacific Games
The Captain of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Women’s Football team, Ramona Padio said they are confident ahead of their campaign in the Pacific Games 2023, as they are in Honiara with an aim to defend their title.
14 Nov 2023
Sports
Dr. Rodgers: Let’s Unite and Celebrate Diversity during 17th Pacific Games
In a heartfelt message broadcasted on the Talk Back Show at SIBC yesterday, Chairman of the Pacific Games 2023 National Hosting Authority (NHA) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers, rallied the citizens of the Solomon Islands to stand united as the 17th Pacific Games draw near.
13 Nov 2023
Sports
Josiah Maefonea: Transforming a football Setback into Strength through Powerlifting
Local Powerlifting athlete, Josiah Maefonea from Kwara’ae, Malaita Province said he is all set to leave a permanent mark at the upcoming 17th Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Josiah’s path to this monumental event was not a straight line.
11 Nov 2023
Policing
AFP officers in Solomon Islands to support RSIPF Pacific Games Security Operation
Additional members of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) landed in Honiara on Wednesday ahead of the 17th Pacific Games set to start in Honiara in a week’s time.
9 Nov 2023
Sports
Zuna aims to win Gold for Solomon Islands as Hockey 5s return
“My aim in this 17th edition of the Pacific Games is to win Gold for Solomon Islands.” These are the words of Solomon Islands Men’s Hockey 5s player, Nyrick Zuna. Solomon Islands have played hockey since the 1970s.
9 Nov 2023
Sports
Pacific Games 2023: Niue’s flagbearer has Solomon Islands link to her name
Niue’s flagbearer Ramsi Carol Litomatala Kose Edwards will have more than one reason to be proud of than just representing and being the centrepiece during the opening ceremony for her country at the 2023 Pacific Games.
8 Nov 2023
Achievement
Melodies of Service: Solomon Islands Music Artist Lena Meigs Kelly Volunteers for 17th Pacific Games
With the much-anticipated 17th Pacific Games drawing near in the Solomon Islands, a vibrant synergy of community spirit and local talent graces the artistic landscape.
6 Nov 2023