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National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the OFC Placement Programme, marking a milestone for Pacific football development.

National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the OFC Placement Programme, marking a milestone for Pacific football development.

23 Oct 2025

Hon Minister of Home Affairs attends the UNESCO 10th Conference of Parties on the International Convention on Anti-Doping in Sport
Honourable Minister Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr is attending the UNESCO 10th Conference of Parties (COP) on the International Convention on Anti-Doping in Sport.
22 Oct 2025
Sports
SIFF Appoints Daniel Barrett as Head Coach of Women’s National Football Team
By Crofton Utukana The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced the appointment of Australian coach Daniel Barrett as the new head coach of the national women’s football team. Barrett replaces former head coach Batram Suri, whose contract expired earlier this year.
20 Oct 2025
Proud Effort Despite Defeat
By Crofton Utukana The Solomon Islands women’s and men’s basketball teams both lost their games yesterday at the Day two of the FIBA Melanesian Cup, held at Friendship Hall in Honiara. The women’s team was defeated by Fiji, 60–34, while the men’s team lost to New Caledonia, 58–49.
15 Oct 2025
Government
PM Manele: Football a powerful vehicle for Unity, Peace, and Development
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, took time out last night to attend the much-anticipated friendly match between the Solomon Islands National Football Team and Australia’s Brisbane Roar Football Club at the National Stadium.
6 Oct 2025
Sports
TTV SOLOMONS NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCASTER FOR FIBA MELANESIAN CUPS 2025
HONIARA (SOLOMON ISLANDS) – Our Telekom Company LTD through its Telekom Television service has been appointed as the host broadcaster for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup, set to take place in Honiara from October 13–18, 2025.
2 Oct 2025
Sport Stories
New Caledonia claim bronze with dominant win over Solomon Islands
A commanding 6-0 first half from New Caledonia set the stage for a dominant display, sealing a 9-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 3rd Place Playoff.
14 Aug 2025
Government
PM Manele Congratulates National Women’s Soccer Team for Historic OFC Nations Cup Victory
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, today moved a historic motion in Parliament, extending congratulations to the Solomon Islands National Women’s Soccer Team for winning the OFC Nations Cup for the very first time. “This victory is more than just a sporting achievement.
4 Aug 2025
British High Commission in Honiara
“YOU ARE INSPIRATIONS TO ALL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SI”: Hon. NORI – UK High Commissioner hosts SI National Women’s Football Team
BY TAROMANE MARTIN Minister for Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs, Honourable Cathy Nori says the recent title winning feat of the national women’s football team at the last month’s OFC Women’s Nations Cup is an inspiration to girls and women in the country. Hon.
1 Aug 2025
Sport Stories
VIBA FA hosts 11-a-side tournament, promoting unity
By Lachlan Eddie The Viru and Bareho Football Association (VIBA FA) is set to host an 11-a-side soccer tournament from 2nd July to 7th July at the Bekebeka Community High School’s soccer field in Marovo, Western Province.
1 Jul 2025
Sports
ST FRANCIS VATURANGA DOMINATES 5th ACOMSIC GAMES
BY TAROMANE MARTIN ST Francis Vaturanga School are the champions for the 2025 Anglican Church Of Melanesia, Schools, Institutes and Community (ACOMSIC) Games.
21 Jun 2025
Sports
MAITAKI EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER NSC RECENT PRESS STATEMENT
Chef de Mission (CdM) for Team Solomon to the Palau Mini Games, Morris Maitaki, has expressed disappointment over the National Sports Council’s (NSC) recent press release, saying it was inappropriate given that their decision is currently under appeal.
18 Jun 2025
Sport Stories
NSC SUPPORT FOR TEAM SOLOMON TO COMPETE AT THE PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Since the NSC Board’s first meeting held in February 2025, we have been working with NOCSI to support the preparation process for Team Solomon to compete at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. The overall responsibility for securing funding for and selecting Team Solomon is NOCSI’s.
18 Jun 2025
Sports
BIG WIN FOR SUVANIA 1 AS SUNRISE STAY UNDEFEATED
BY TAROMANE MARTIN SUPER DIVISION matches from the 2025 Honiara Netball Association (HNA) League continues this weekend with Round five matches. Big results for the top three positions last weekend as former champions, SOSA netball club suffered their first loss in the season.
17 Jun 2025
Sport Stories
KINGZ IN THIRD, KOSSA IN SECOND, GREEN SHIELD IN FIRST
BY TAROMANE MARTIN TWO draws and five wins for Eddie Marahare and Malaita Kingz FC as they sit third with 17 points in the 2025 S-League competition table.
17 Jun 2025
Sport Stories
Tavuli Orchid Crowned Champions of PacificAus Sports Rugby 7s
By Crofton Utukana Tavuli Orchid Women’s Rugby Team emerged as champions of the PacificAus Sports Rugby 7s competition, which concluded successfully this evening at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium.
13 Jun 2025
Australia
Garriock describes Solomon Islands-Australia Sport Partnership as “Important”
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Chief Executive Officer of Football Australia, Heather Garriock, has described the Solomon Islands-Australia Sport Partnership as crucial to Australia’s regional engagement.
11 Jun 2025
Sport Stories
Jeffrey Poea wins Oceania Top Award
By Jimmy Nolan The Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) has awarded Jeffrey Poea the title of Male Technical Official of the Year during its congress held in the Cook Islands last week.
27 May 2025
Second Win For Ghupo FC As Waneagu United winless streak continues
BY TAROMANE MARTIN S-League debutants Ghupo FC have picked up a second win in their campaign with a deserving 1-0 win over FC Juniper in today’s main match at the Lawson Tama Stadium.
24 May 2025
OFC
Solomon Islands earn emphatic victory over American Samoa
Solomon Islands’ hopes of reaching the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 remain alive after a dominant victory over American Samoa in Nuku’alofa. Looking to bounce back against American Samoa following a 1-0 defeat to hosts Tonga in their opening match, Solomon Islands dominated the early stages…
10 Mar 2025