Koloale register third defeat

Koloale have slumped to their third defeat of the 2012 O-League season after they were thumped 3-1 by former champions Hekari United in Port Moresby this afternoon.

Koloale are experiencing a deja vu of their 2011 campaign The win takes Hekari to four points from their three Group B matches, second equal with Vanuatu’s Amicale who have a game in hand as they prepare to face group leaders Auckland City on 18 January to round out Match Day 3. Koloale meanwhile are left reeling after three straight defeats and look unlikely to emulate their efforts from three seasons ago when they reached the final. In a match that had been rescheduled from last weekend, Hekari got off to a flyer as Taniela Waqa put his side ahead in the 6th minute after reacting first to a rebound. The 2010 O-League champions kept up the attack with Andrew Lepani heading home 10 minutes later to make it 2-0 and give the 6,000 local fans something to cheer about. Kema Jack had a number of chances to extend the lead before half-time but the typically composed striker failed to convert and was replaced by Raymond Gunemba on 43 minutes. The home side settled well in the second half and had breathing space after 79 minutes when Fijian import Pita Bolatoga made it 3-0. Solomon Islands international and beach soccer star James Naka pulled one back three minutes later but it was too little too late for the visitors. Hekari coach Jerry Allen was pleased to pick up their first win of the O-League season.  “It was good to play at home after two away matches and we got the result we needed. Our game plan was to attack early and we stuck to that, scoring two quick goals. Overall I’m really happy with how the boys played,” said Allen. Hekari will enjoy two more home matches in the new year welcoming Amicale and Auckland City in February and March respectively before the return leg to Solomon Islands in their final Group B match. The road for Koloale gets even tougher as they ready themselves for an away trip to Auckland City on 18 February before hosting Amicale and Hekari. Source: SIFF

PM Visits Rove

Prime Minister Lilo

After a week in the prime minister's office the newly elected Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Darcy Lilo had three official visitations with in Honiara.Yesterday, Lilo made his third visitation to Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.

His visitation to Rove was to thank the Royal Solomon Islands Police force for their operation through out Honiara town during the ministerial election last Wednesday. His victory brings anger to the general public that results in a peaceful demonstration. The public does not welcome the result since many claim that Lilo had several corruption related issues against his name. However, with the presence of the Police and RAMSI the situation was in control and the movement was stopped.

On arrival at Rove compound, the police mounted a parade to welcome the Prime Minister's visitation.

New Finance Minister begins with a vision




Finance Minister Mr Hou

The newly appointed Solomon Islands Finance minister Mr. Ricky Hou begins his new portfolio with a vision. Hou was appointed after the revolutionary that over throws prime minister Mr. Danny Philip following corruption allegations on him. Hou confidently informed the nation that he has a vision for Solomon Islands, he vows to get the country's economy back on its feet. In an interview, the minister revealed that although the economy of Solomon Islands had improved compared to previous years there are still lot to be done.

It is now time to get down to business after the political change the nation had experienced. With his vision, he plans to implement alteration on the following: controlling domestic inflation of prices of goods, stabilize taxation and work towards alternatives that would see low paid workers not having to pay tax. Besides that he plans to include the following in the next budget. Look at possible ways to lower the tax rates to enable companies to be profitable. This Mr Hou said would increase the confidence of business houses and investors to invest in the country for more investment that would result in more economic activities. Increase Government support to productive sectors such as supporting local farmers, fishermen and Invest more in the agricultural, commerce and particularly the tourism sector.

The minister believed that once his vision is achieved the nation will have a strong and broad economic base.
However, for now he's immediate task is to get down to business and pass the national budget.

Now the political game is over and its time to move on what ever the road is that doesn't matter only the end will be counted as reward.

Solomon Islands got new Prime Minister

Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo

The nation of Solomon Islands finally got a new prime minister after a few months of political revolutions, he is the former minister for finance Mr Gordon Darcy Lilo. Lilo came out to be the happy man with great smiles flashing across his face after the election. He was the first in the history of Solomon Islands as a Prime Minister who won by 29 votes in the first round.

Lilo believed the election demonstrated his legality to lead Solomon Islands as a captain.

However, minutes following his declaration, an angry mob demonstrated their disagreement by matching from Point Cruz to the Prime Minister's Office and finally to the Government House to show their disappointment. They protested against the Prime Minister in an attempt to force Mr. Lilo to resign. But he remain firm and stable against the fresh allegations against him by saying that the mob have no legal rights to vote him off from his newly elected post except the parliament. The election process was done under the protocols of democracy and there is no way to willingly resign. Mr. Lilo believed that their are certain prominent parliamentarians behind the move to boost a protest against him.

Regardless of the situation, he assures the nation that his priority will be to help improve the country by taking on from where the former government left. Soon, he will choose his members to take on the government side through determination and sacrifice.

Solomon Warriors 2 – Koloale 1

Koloale have been sent back to the drawing boards for their O-League clash this weekend after they were defeated 2 – 1 by a confident and industrious Solomon Warriors side in the Telekom S-League at Lawson Tama today.

Solomon Warriors A goalless first half transpired despite the intentions of both teams being expressed clearly with the pace of the game. Koloale spent more time attacking but they could not get the goals they were looking for against a resolute Solomon Warriors defence line. The absence of Joses Nawo and Henry Fa’arodo Jnr., who were both serving suspension from the last season, was clear as the Koloale midfield failed to give Benjamin Totori and Ian Paia enough balls past the halfway mark. Totori did manage to get off two promising shots but Solomon Warriors’ new goalkeeper Silas Seda was up to the task on both occasions. Solomon Warriors celebrated the return of Judd Molea and the inclusion of Batram Suri in their coaching staff by playing a more open style of football. Pace was the key feature of their game and new recruits Micah Lea’alafa and Jerry Donga both settled into exchanging quick passes to get through Koloale. Three times in the first half they threatened to score but were denied by excellent goalkeeping from Eddie Ramo, who stood in for Shadrack Ramoni. Lea’alafa hit his first shot of the match well but Ramo picked it up easily and did the same with Molea’s 25 yard free kick. Donga provided another fine moment for Solomon Warriors in the first half when he broke free on the left but his shot was well covered by Ramo. Ten minutes after coming back from the halftime break Solomon Warriors took the lead as Ifunaoa beat Leonard Olea to a long pass and fended off his much bigger opponent before beating Ramo with a low shot to the far post. Three minutes later a rather hopeful cross from Lea’alafa on the touch line turned into a stunning goal when Ramo misjudged the trajectory and the ball sailed into the back of the net. The goal is already claiming fame as the top one so far in the season. Despite being down by 2 to nothing Koloale kept their heads up and busied the Solomon Warriors defenders with threatening runs. One such run provided the equaliser for Koloale as Totori raced into the Solomon Warriors penalty area past 3 defenders before turning the shot in. The ball did deflect off the boot of one of the defenders but Totori was clear about his claim to the goal. Totori’s goal, however, was Koloale’s only reply to their opponents and the final whistle could not come sooner for the Solomon Warriors faithful who dominated the crowd at Lawson Tama stadium. Solomon Warriors assistant coach, Batram Suri, said that it was good to win but acknowledged that Koloale were a tough side. “We are pleased with this win today. It is always good to win in your first match because it builds confidence for the players, management and the fans. We knew that Koloale is a top class team with good players so we worked extra hard for this game and we welcome this result,” Suri says. Koloale will play Auckland City this weekend in their first O-League match of the season so the match had extra value for them in terms of their preparations. Their next Telekom S-League match is against Malaita Kingz on Saturday 5th November. Solomon Warriors will play Western United in their next match scheduled for 2:00pm on Sunday 6th November.

Source from SIFF

USP SI student with Navua FC

Joshua (In red) contesting for the ball

A Solomon Island student studying at the University of the South Pacific was playing for the Navua FC in the IDC competition in Fiji.

 Joshua Tuasulia was found impressing by the mangement of the Navua football club with his personal skills in football after seeing him playing for Wailoku, a lower division club in Suva. Joshua hails from Malaita Province in the Kwara'ae region. He was a third year student majoring in Accounting and Finance. This year he was playing for Navua in BOG and the IDC which is currently on.

He was a dedicated and dicipline student who always prioritise his school work with soccer. You never find him around mismanaging his limited time but always on the right spot at the right time.

His passion for soccer was very high this can be seen by his personal commitment to trainings. At Vaturara, a sporting ground where most USP Solomon Island students often played football, Joshua will always be there doing his personal warm up and trainings. His aim was to be in the national senior team in the near future.

SISA NEW EXECUTIVE

The Solomon Islands students studying in Fiji have elected their new SISA executive on Monday 26th September 2011. Returning officer Mr Steve Kumi declared the results of  the election through SISA email circulation. The candidates with a majority voters declared winner for the new executive for 2011 -2012. These are the results of the election:

President: Hilda Foasi Hiriasia with a total of 183 voters runner up by Dennis Habu with 129 and followed by Charlie Tango with 80 voters.

Vice President: Patrick Toiraena (190) runner up Douglas Gafutu Cherry (187).

Secretary: Eldin Devesi (149) followed by Ernest Mae (122) and Grayson Alegao (109).

For the treasurer post Mr. Willy Gulu has declared winner as unopposed after the closing date of nomination on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

Another group of leaders are selected to lead and look after the wellfare of the students here at USP. The task is not that easy but with simple unity the burden can be shared among the shoulders with very little wight to carry by each. God bless SISA.

Bonito Hooked

The Solomon Islands national team - Bonito recently recieved silver medal after defeated by the host nation New Caledonia in the grand final. Congratulation boys for the perfect job well done although expectations fall short.

I have observed after the lose that there is a great silence in the country not one even bother to voice out his views regarding the defeat. Don't know why the nation remain silent after the result turns black. Personally, I believed that this is the right hour to give the SIFF and head coach a vision for the Bonito to work towards the upcoming world cup elimation tournament in Fiji coming June 2012. We should not remain silent but presurise the head coach to begin with training sessions rather than preparing for one or two months before tounaments due date. I have observed that the lenght of training and preparation adopted by the team is very poor it lasted for about one or two months. Such preparation does not earn the nation victory but brings sorrow and tears to many yet the team coach remain blind. Now is the time to get the training programs started. Don't wait for last two months before organising and selecting a team for the tournament. We are in a new dimension, the level of football is improving but still Solomon Islands national team can't reach higher level of achievements.

I believe we have potential players who can win games. I believe once these boys are given amble time to prepare and having several friendlies overseas then tears of joy can be seen in the eyes of many.

Get prepared boys since another game is coming it's good to improve from two months to four or even five months of preparation.

Once again Go Solo Go!

Church farewell Australian female

Adaliua South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) in the borderline area of central Honiara farewell an Australian female member on Sunday.

Pr Moses Omearo said the farewell function was held for Sue Morrison at the church compound.
A large number of church members including Child development program director(DPD) Lydia Yeo and few other prominent guests witnessed the farewell ceremony.

Pr Moses said Sue has been working in the country under the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon island (RAMSI) as a finance officer under the division of anti-corruption department.
During her time in Honiara she attended Adeliua church several times for two years and participate in the Sunday services.

Pr Moses said the church had given Ms Morrison an opportunity to present her final remarks during her farewell party. “Sue had been a faithful and committed member who always spend time with us every Sunday to worship,” he said.

The church said they will miss her presence and support towards the church.
“We wish her a God`s blessing as she returns to her family in Australia.”

Ms Morrison left Honiara yesterday.

Source: Solomon Star

Dolphin ban

Gov’t pass policy to ban dolphin export by 2012


THE Cabinet has passed a new policy to ban the export of dolphins beginning January next year.
The decision was passed on Thursday last week during a Cabinet meeting. 


“This importantly implies that come January 1st 2012, the ban on dolphin export will become effective,” a statement from the Ministry of Environment and Conservation said. However, the statement said from now until the end of this year, dolphin exporters are allowed to export on a quota of 50 dolphins per year.

This is to allow dolphin exporters to change their business strategy, since the ban would be effective until the end of this year.The decision is likely to put an end to live dolphin export out of the country since the export was lifted by the previous Government led by Dr Derek Sikua.This was, when they passed a decision to export a quota of 50 animals per year.Therefore, as a way to preserve our dolphins, the Cabinet had decided to put a close to this activity of dolphin export, the ministry said in a statement.

“As a responsible Government, the National Coalition and Rural Advancement (NCRA) have to take care of Solomon Islanders including the interest of Solomon Islands exporters,” the statement said. 


“As a responsible government, that is our foremost responsibility.” 


The Government believes their recent decision was a fair policy approach to protect dolphin exporters and to protect the country’s new policy shift from off-shore to onshore fisheries resources development.

The statement said their decision had nothing to do with outside pressure from local and international conservation groups. 


“This ban on dolphin export is not in response to the outbursts of Earth Island Institute and Animal Welfare groups,” it said. “It is however, in response to the call for conservation of marine species as specified in the NCRA Policy Statement and respective strategic and corporate plans of the Environment Ministry and Fisheries Ministry.”

source: solomon star

Our culture ,our life.

 Nomatter where we end up in life ,after all it comes back that our culture is important.When speaking of culture,the one in focus is the shared belief  or our practises we are accustomed to from our forefathers.In Solomon Islands ,it is evidential that imitation of westernization is apparent.The gradual adoption of ideas or in whatever degree they come from abroad undeniably cannot be disputed or condemned ,for we are living in an advanced world where life is not backward pressing but onwards .Those ideas we adopt are beneficial for living however the crucial thing is despite this fact our willingness to keep our culture''s flame burning should be maintained whereever applicable rather than letting them be shunned by the ideas of westernization .This attitude is stikingly sad.

As youths ,scholars of this generation,or whatever walk of life you are engaged in ,one thing to be sure of is our culture is our life, it determines who we really are .Thus whereever we can ,in villages ,we should be at all times ready to embrace teachings we get from the old regarding culture.The values, symbols, interpretations, and perspectives distinguishes us from the world causing us to be unique -Solomon Islanders.This should be our pride.

Long live my Solomon Islands.

GG meets USP SISA

The Governor General of Solomon Islands, His excellency Sir Frank Kabui meets Solomon Islands students studying at USP today at the Marine lecture theater at the lower campus of USP. Sir Frank was accompanied by his wife and other government officials to the meeting and was welcomed by the Acting President of SISA Mr. David Manetiva on behalf of the student body. Manetiva highlighted that the students appreciated his coming regardless of tight schedules and commitments and moreover anticipated that they will be fed with words of encouragements from His Excellency.

Sir Frank on his speech emphasized two important principles that students need to take heed of. The first, was that students need to understand their nation's need of their service afterwards. The entire people and the government of Solomon Islands are in need of the skills, knowledge and of course talents that student's obtain upon successive years of studying.Thus students must go back after graduating with a heart to serve the country. As an illustration, Sir Frank briefed the students on how he served Solomon Islands after he left University as a Lawyer by profession. With toil and hard work he sincerely served the nation until in 2009 when he was elected as the Solomon Islands Governor General. He further expressed that during his years of service life was not easy, but with determination and courage he managed to perform his work faithfully till he ended up to where he was now.

Earning a professional qualification was another important principle the Governor General adviced the student of. He stated that students must work hard to achieve their qualification since the certificate is analogous to passport to wherever in the world. Once obtaining a degree, students could work any where in the world. Although brain drainage is often viewed as a controversial issue but he believed this is one way of improving the economy. Those working abroad can help the economy by way of sending home monetary assistance or remmitance to immediate family members.

In his final remarks, Sir Frank persuaded students to work extra harder since the nation of Solomon Islands rely on its students as the human resources for improvement of service and production which can lead to a healthy economy.

God bless Solomon Islands.

The waves of Facebook hits USP at its hardest!!

Facebook is one of a social network site designed for the purpose of chatting, meeting friends and of course sharing ideas through the internet. Currently, Facebook is the famous site of use through out the world with the largest number of users.The University of the South Pacific is no exception with almost 90% of its students at least having a facebook account. Recently, the USP had imposed a measure on the usage of  school computer labs for the sake of Facebooking or social networking and that is students will not be able to access their facebook accounts from 8am in the morning till 8pm at the evening.The action taken by the USP Board was imposed after complaints were raised  about students using the computer labs during school hours for chatting on facebook and other sites rather than using the computers for accademic purposes such as studying or typing of assignments.As such the USP network admin are working on schemes to stop students from  accessing  their FB account within this timeframe, 8am to 8pm weekly.

USP mid-break: What does it bring?

The University of the South Pacific is now in its  final week before going into a mid break for the second semester 2011.This week is often viewed as quite a tough week for some students while to others it is just another week of relaxation. Walking around the campus ,it is noticeable that a lot of students are putting much effort in studying for their mid term papers at every corners of the campuses while others are huddling in groups chatting endlessly which one can only conclude from experience that it is indeed already a normal life here at USP . The final weekend before the break is a moment of joy for the local students since most of them will be going back home to meet their parents and love ones,a time of reunion with their near and dear.
 While for the foreign students it will be a week of site viewing, playing and of course fun time at the Fiji night clubs.

Finance top three axed

It's very interesting to read about from Solomon star that Gordon Darcy Lilo has ordered three top officials from the ministry of finance. Hon. Lilo authorized his permanent secretary Shadrack Fanega  to recommend to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to terminate the three officers.Lilo stated that his ministry is serious and will implement tough reactions against dishonest officers who are trying to defraud the government.


Axing of the three officials signals to the public servants that the government is conscious over daily transaction of government ministries and should there be any violation or corruption practice done, the government will address such dishonest officials right away.

Solomon Islands is rated among the most corrupted nations this action taken by Hon. Lilo should be the right practice for other ministers to apply within their ministries.