♦♦♦ A massive earthquake measured 8.8 rs, stronger than the one that destroyed Haiti, hits the nation of Chile. Tsunami warning had been issued to many Pacific Islands as far as Hawaii in the North, including the Solomon Islands. Ap
♦♦♦ Solomon Islands' best friend, Cuba, is being criticized by the International community after one of the pro-democratic prisoners, Orlando Zapa, died from hunger after refusing to eat for more than 80 days. Four other prisoners have announced they will also give up food in protest. Amnesty International is calling for a full investigation, while the US calling for the release of the 200 political prisoners in Havana without delay. Source: BBC.
♦♦♦ US RUGBY 7s 2010. Samoa defeated New Zealand in Las Vegas Rugby 7s. It is a huge win over the South African January 2010 champions. Samoa lost to Fiji in the Cups final in Wellington, NZ, but came back strong to win the US Cup.
Sport Headlines
Samoa coach Tuala Lepale Niko Palamo says he has been sacked, after the Samoa union confirmed it was advertising for new coaching staff. NZHerald
The Deans Stand at AMI Stadium is complete, with its official opening a week away. With the Rugby World Cup commencing next year, Christchurch can proudly proclaim that their premier stadium is ready for duty. All-Blacks
SPORTS NEWS
Frank Lampard is confident that England may take back the Soccer World Cup as it did in 1966. Read more
Renbel and the Solomon Islands' Media
Δ White River High School's Principal Charlie Tango and his brother, George Tango, come under serious scrutiny from unhappy parents who made serious allegation against them on Solomon Star website. Read the letter
Δ Reply to the above article by Richard Pautangata who comes in defense of Charlie and his brother. Read his letter here.
∇Letter to the Editor by John Babasia accusing Rennell Bellona provincial premier and the Constituency Boundary Commission's Chairman about the extra Constituency awarded to Renbel province last year. Read more
Δ Rennell Bellona Premier's reply to John Babasia's article on extra constituency for Rennell Bellona province. Read more
Δ Tohibangu's reply to John Babasia's article on extra constituency for Rennell Bellona province. Read more
Δ Logging battle of words between land-owners on West Rennell has returned to the media. Read more
News & Events
Samoa coach Tuala Lepale Niko Palamo says he has been sacked, after the Samoa union confirmed it was advertising for new coaching staff. NZHerald
The Deans Stand at AMI Stadium is complete, with its official opening a week away. With the Rugby World Cup commencing next year, Christchurch can proudly proclaim that their premier stadium is ready for duty. All-Blacks
