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