tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128912552012-02-17T05:51:27.670+12:00Welkam oketa wantoks and frens lo site blo me. This blog aims to keep in touch with friends and wantoks around the globe and sharing ideas on issues that have captured their minds and imaginations. It aims to keep up to date on where we are on the globe and keep up to date with news and Current Affairs in the Solomons. You can publish materials here taken it does not offend others and that they are of academic in nature...so post them here and we'll keep it posted... Welkam FrensGuri Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02485608736157398342noreply@blogger.comBlogger1501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12891255.post-50927842770815568282011-11-16T14:59:00.001+13:002011-11-16T15:42:28.809+13:00

Angry youths took to the streets in Honiara demanding the Newly Elected PM Gordon Darcy Lilo to Step by 4 pm today.  The youths waving banners and shouting the PM to step down.  The situation is still unpredicatible. the youths are at the residence of the Governor General demanding the PM to resign.

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WikiLeaks cables reveal US role in Australia’s “regime change” in Solomon Islands By Patrick O’Connor 14 September 2011 US diplomatic cables from 2006, recently published by WikiLeaks, have pointed to Washington’s involvement in the Australian government’s campaign to oust Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The episode sheds light on the crucial role played by US imperialism in

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Trading at the Point Cruz Wharf PM Official Residence - Vavaya Ridge Mother Ships Loading Tuna Catches Children Kayaking - Kakabona Popular Beaches- Kakabona Hyundai Mall, next to Central Market Busy Point Cruz Harbour

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Philip Dorling August 30, 2011 MORE than a billion dollars and eight years of effort by Australia has failed to build political and economic stability in the Solomon Islands, according to secret United States diplomatic assessments. Read More

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By DOUGLAS MARAU THE Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has remained tight-lipped over a secret United States (US) assessment report stating that RAMSI has failed to build political and economic stability in the Solomon Islands. The report which was highlighted in the Sydney Morning Herald said RAMSI wasted billions of dollars but failed miserably since they were deployed to

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Remebrance Day 1962Sentry At Government Haus 1963Police Band-1962

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Members of the RAMSI Contigent has Shot Dead a Guadalcanal Boy and injured one other after some stone throwing with Police at Titinge Ridge. The incident took place early in the morning when a group of boys from Titinge Ridge had a drinking party that resulted with a brawl with boys from lower Mbokona, which involves stone throwing. Police intervened but could not contain the situation and

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UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS...These are the current "LIVE Updates" for the Election Results here in the Solomon Islands:1. North New Georgia - Job Duddley Tausinga (Returning)2. Rennel/Bellona - Seth Gukuna (Returning)3. Aoke/Langalanga - Mathew Wale (Returning)4. East Malaita - Manasseh Maelanga (Returning)5. Baegu/Asifoloa - Toswell Kaua (

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Some Images from Kauvuare, one of those popular night Spots in town located outside of Honiara Town on the Beach front...

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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL FROM BIUKILI TEAM.WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD FOR A BETTER AND MUCH MORE EXCITING SOLOMON ISLANDS IN 2010.KEEP BLOGGING...

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These are some coastal views of Guadalcanal; the beauty of this country is best seen from a distance to get the glimpse of the beauty within... Photos by Gurisolo'09

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Begining the year with Natural Disasters, What's in store for Solomon Islands in terms of Climate Change issues, sea level rise? Are we fighting a losing battle, or are we sinking our own ships? Some still images of the reality...North West Gualdalcanal Floods Aftermath...

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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL WANTOKS, FRIENDS, WEB SURFERS, AND TO YOU ALL FROM BIUKILI TEAM. MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAYS AND A PROPEROUS NEW YEAR 2009. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2009 ONWARDS.

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These are some photos of one strange looking fish by which I called "Shrimp Fish" or "Ura Fish" (Solomon Pijin) found in the coastal sea of Marau Sound in a village called Marau'apa in the Solomon Islands, April 02, 2008.This fish is rare to catch and they say it is good to eat. Photos By Nixon Aranani, April,2008.

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Submitted By Guri, PNGSummary information COMMON NAME OF EMERGENCY (e.g., frequently used name) Tropical Cyclone GubaDATE (external/internal break-out) 17 November 2007DURATION Ongoing, though immediate effects of cyclone have subsided. Rivers have broken banks damaging riverbank villages.COUNTRY Papua New GuineaSCALE (City/Regional/Country/Cross Country) MAIN CLASSIFICATION (Natural Disaster,

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National Disaster Management Office Western and Choiseul Province Earthquake & Tsunami Report #4117May2007SITUATION 1. An earthquake measuring 8.1 struck 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara at 0740 local time on 2 April 2007. (2040 GMT 1 April). The earthquake created a tsunami causing significant damage in the Solomon Islands. 2. The NDC reports that the affected area

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Joe D FoukonaLaw School USP, Vanuatu25/05/07Many people in the Solomon Islands are familiar with the Family Charity Fund (FCF). It was a Fund formed by ‘Dr. Jane’ who promised her followers huge financial returns for a few hundred dollars deposit. Despite the questionable nature of the FCF and many delays regarding when to receiving the money her followers continue to have a firm conviction that

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These are some of the images of the damages done by the Tsunami and Earth Quake to parts of Gizo in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. Relief Supplies have been coming into the victims assessment is still being done to some affected areas.

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By TONY SMITH Solomon Islands super-subs Henry Fa'arodo and Batram Suri sparked a first-ever opening day victory for Canterbury United in the national soccer league.Read More

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Julian Moti [front] escorted by RAMSI police officer, followed by Chris Hapa and Robson Djiokovic after arriving in Honiara airport from Munda in a chopper this afternoon.SIBC ONLINE:The suspended attorney general Julian Moti has been flown to Honiara in handcuffs following his arrest at Munda earlier today.The suspended attorney general Julian Moti has been flown to Honiara in handcuffs

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A current Google search returns a Bond University link at Number 1 position for Julian Moti - however, it appears Bond University have decided to erase this page as noted by ... Read More

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The Australian federal government has issued a strong warning for Australians thinking of travelling to the Solomons.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) upgraded its overall level of travel advice for the Solomons, warning Australians to reconsider altogether any scheduled travel to the country.Read More

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Alexander Downer says he expects PNG to allow the extradition of Julian Moti. (File photo) (Insiders)Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says he expects the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government to act according to the rule of law and allow the extradition of the suspended Solomon Islands Attorney-General Julian Moti.PNG and the leaders of the Solomon Islands have criticised Australia for

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The Opposition leader Fred Fono has withdrawn the motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare.Mr Fono has asked that the motion be deferred from today's order paper."Thank you Mr Speaker, I too beg leave that Standing Order 31(1) be suspended under Standing Order 81 to withdraw the motion I was to move today. The motion of no confidence in the Prime minister to have it moved

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These are some images taken from the welcome function hosted by the USP Solomon Islands Student studying in Suva. The contigent gave a preview of their cultural items and displays which was received with much praise from the students who are proud that this event will turn the tide of time towards the promotion of tourism to our isles. Contigent from Malaita Outer Islands Toelegu Panpipers

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The Solomon Islands Students studying at the University of the South Pacific on Tuesday 3th october had their General Election for 2006 for the executive post of SISA. The Returning Officer qouted as saying that the Turn up for voting was very good in cmparision to last years election . A total 327 students did turn up on the voting day. The total registered Voter = 492Total vote cast 3/10/2006

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SIFF-Sporting PulseHONIARA, 5 Sept 2006: Solomon Islands Beach Soccer team has been drawn into Group C, together with Portugal, Uruguay and an African country for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Brazil in November.The draw has pitted Solomon Islands against two of the best soccer playing nations in the World however this will not intimidate the boys from the pacific who will participate in the

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By MOFFAT MAMU (Star Sports)THE Solomon Islands Bilikiki Beach soccer team had created history to become the first Pacific Island country to qualify for a FIFA World Championship in Brazil after it defeated Vanuatu 6-2 in the finals in Tahiti.This means the beach boys have booked themselves a ticket to represent the Oceania region in Rio later this year.It might have been a new code of soccer

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Karembeu was there to inspire young pacific youths. He is the only Pacific Islander to have lifted the World Cup in 1998.Solomon Islands was on the highlight the first day into the First Pacific Youth festival held in Tahiti Pape'ete. It was the storyof soccer celebrations in Honiara (SI), a uniting factor indeed.Karembeu and Karamui head to head in Pape'ete, Tahiti

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The newly elected government of the Solomon Islands can act to help dampen simmering public dissatisfaction but RAMSI will need to change its approach and seek more ways to support ordinary people to have their say in shaping the future of the country, says a new report by Oxfam as the third anniversary of the mission's arrival approaches."More needs to be done to allow ordinary people to help

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Willie BugotuPape'eteDr Jimmie Rodgers head of SPC today sets the scene for the first Youth Pacific Festival in Pape'ete Tahiti. In his statement today to about one thousand plus youths from 28 different countries; he said that, youth focus should be now on a futuristic approach; that is youths ought to be seen as stars for our future; he cautioned that the Pacific Community will be a place of

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And first to go: Australian police chiefSamisoni ParetiSolomon Islands’ police chief, Shane Castle, will be the first to go if the new Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has his way. The Fiji and New Zealand educated tax auditor believes the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) shouldn’t have its own police chief as opposed to the commissioner of the Royal

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Phil TaginiMonash University, MelbourneInstinct tells us that the move by Honorable Prime Minister to appoint Dr. John Roughan as Secretary to PM is good but despite its appearance, it is a bad move.The government by appointing Dr. Roughan has effectively removed a very staunch critique of its policies. The part played by Dr. Roughan as ‘keeper of conscience’ cannot be replaced by any other

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By: Mike WheatleyWednesday 24 May 2006 Supyire Proverb: ‘The stranger’s eyes are wide open, but he does not see anything’On Tuesday, 18 April 2006, the democratically elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands was stoned by an angry mob on the steps of Parliament, tear gas was tossed around, a large chunk of the national capital, Honiara, was burnt to the ground, livelihoods were lost and

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18:15 hrs07 May 2006Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has described the critical comments leveled against his appointment of two Parliamentarians in police custody as Cabinet Ministers as a serious act of interference with the domestic affairs of Solomon Islands.Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has described the critical comments leveled against his appointment of two Parliamentarians in police

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Tuesday morning in Honiara is th moment of motion of no confidence , whenes members of parliament enter this morning 3 members from the ruling party crossed over to the opposition side. Patterson Oti then says they have the number. Speaker dismiss parliament for 15mins. Parliament in session again after 15mins 4 more members of the ruling government crossed over making a total of 7 members. This

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PMC-(Honiara)Prime Minister, Hon. Snyder Rini announced his new Cabinet this afternoon. The Ministers are expected to be sworn in during this weekend.(Click on News Title Above to See)

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By Tarcisius Tara KabutaulakaHONOLULU (Pacific Islands Report, April 20) - The Solomon Islands national capital, Honiara, woke up on Wednesday 19th April, 2006 to the smoldering remains of the previous day’s impromptu protest that left much of China Town burned to the ground, shops looted, vehicles torched, about twenty police officers injured, and a newly elected Prime Minister in hiding. That

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A summary of the Riots in Honiara. By Tiu, Honiara.Some buildings were burnt to the ground at China Town last night. At least five buildings are left standing.Smoke still hangs over China Town following the burning down of buildings in the area last night.It is estimated that more than ten buildings were burnt to the ground by rioters and looters.As of this morning, fire is still coming from some

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These are Photos of the aftermath of the Riot in Honiara. The shops in Chinatown have all left in ruins by the looters.Click photos to Enlarge Submitted via Email Originally by G Beck

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This is the peoples voice as the result of all other awareness andthings that seen everywhere that people demanded for leadership change.As of this hour 5.39pm, hundreds of people now taken to the streetsdemand the resignation of the newly elected PM. Police tried to calmthe crowd but they reply with stones and all other things within theirsight. Crowd now builds up at the City Centre Pharmacy

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These are the Unofficial Election Results posted through our Biukili Forum by Somebody (MP), which is considered to be Live Update from Counting back home. You may cross check with the PFNET Link we have provided below for the Official Results. For your convinience: Also check these links for some Live Unofficial Results: To'abaita Student blog Lifhaus Forum

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NEWS BREAK ... NEWS BREAK ... NEWS BREAKPROVISIONAL RESULTS12:00pm (Solomon Islands time) - The Governor General H.E Sir Nathaniel Waena has officially declared Job Duddley Tausinga, the unopposed candidate, winner for North New Georgia constituency in the Western Province. Click on this link to Access PFNET's Official Election Results:National Election 2006 Update

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This link was emailed to me by the Author himself Fraser Hay. It is an article worth reading something out of the scope, but that is relevant information for earthlings to take into consideration. Click on the title for more

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People in the South Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands are voting in the first elections since a regional force restored peace in 2003.Click on link to read more

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Dan BoxThe Australian 22 March 2006SOLDIERS, police and technical advisers sent from countries includingAustralia to rebuild the war-torn Solomon Islands have fuelled a hugeincrease in the country's child sex industry.A series of harrowing interviews, documented in an unpublished UN report andrevealed in this week's Time magazine, detail how years of civil conflictand poverty forced many

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People First | Thursday Mar 16HONIARA, Solomon Islands - A young man will contest in East Honiara against veteran politicians in the coming national elections

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Sunday March 12, 2006 Nasinu, with the influence of its imported Solomon players, thumped a young Nadroga side 5-1 in their Pepsi League encounter at Ratu Cakobau Park today.It was the second biggest scoreline in the league competition. Ba holds the record after whipping Labasa 7-0 earlier on. But Nasinu found the wet and soggy Ratu Cakobau Park to their advantage as they piled in goal after goal

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Here are some images taken during the UB40 "Who You Fighting For" World Tour to Fiji, at the FMF Dome on the 10th of March 2006. There was a capacity crowd of about 7000 fans, that includes students from Solomon Islands studying at USP. The band did two shows. Click Photos to Enlarge

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Some images of the remains of the Second World War on Guadalcanal, namely the Guadalcanal Campaign. More on this to come... Photos courtesy of Phil Blade, Honiara,2006

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Ontong Java also known as Lord Howe Atoll, is a 50km attractive boot-shaped atoll made up of 122 islands lying just south of the equator and 258km north of Santa Isabel. Approximately 57km long and 50km wide with a total population of 3000+ Polynesian inhabitants, Ontong Java is the largest lagoon in the Solomon Sea, and is the country's northernmost point. The total land area is only a minute 12

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These are truly some remarkable photos of Lord Howe Islands in the Solomon Islands Archipelago. These islands known as the Malaita Outer Islands are in the Malaita Province and are home to people with Polynesian origin. It can be rightfully said the hidden paradise of Solomon Islands. More stories to come...(Click Photos to enlarge) Photos courtesy of Rex Tara, Feb.2006

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The Solomon Islands Inter-tertiary games kicks of yesterday at the Telekom Training School, with a good number of overseas students participating. The games played are soccer, vollyball, basketball and other games. It is hosted by the USP Laucala Campus and will end on Wednesday this week. I will bring you results of the games later. Also, there was a thanksgiving service held at the St

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These are some old photos that I have come across while surfing the net. It really brings one back in time to those times when our ancestors have their own civilisations and their own style of governing, and their own scientific knowledge, which have still being called primitive in the modern times. Personally I do feel that our ancestors have the right to claim that our traditional sciences,

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These are some of our Art and Crafts taken during the 2005 National Trade And Cultural Show, at Honiara, Solomon Islands...There were are whole ranges of different traditional carvings, strings of shell money, necklaces, ladies hand bag, woven mats and tapa drawings...Here are some pictures of Solomon Islands crafts. Click on Image to Enlarge:

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November 03, 2005 – 09:07International Underwater Photo ContestThe contest includes a category for images that focus on conservation and the marine environment, and one specifically for entries taken by compact digital cameras.2006 - 1st Annual Wetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com International Photo CompetitionWetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com have teamed up to celebrate the beauty and delicacy

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Sunday October 30, 2005: The Solomon Islands Law Students Association (SILSA) at the University of the South Pacific School of Law, Emalus Campus, based in Port Vila, Vanuatu has a new Executive. The election the new Executive took place this morning after a final combined Sunday service organised by the out-going Chris Rarumae led-Executive. The new Executive will look after the affairs of the

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As the Examination dates draws nearer for the Students at USP, the Team just want to wish every student All the Best in their exams in the coming weeks...May you all strive to succeed for the betterment of the country Solomon Islands. And to all the other regions "All the Best in all that you do"...Peace..

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HONIARA WINS SOLOMON CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT20:45 hrs24/10/2005In brief: The Honiara Warriors team is the new champion in the national Solomon Cup Soccer Tournament which concluded in the capital tonight.The Honiara Warriors team is the new champion in the national Solomon Cup Soccer Tournament which concluded in the capital tonight.Honiara defeated the determined Temotu Arrows side, 2 goals to 1.

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The Students studying at the University of the South Pacific are gearing it up for the exams in a weeks time. The different cultural groupings within the SISA body have already held their end of year functions to farewell the out going students who will be graduating this year. The North Malaitan Students Association is one of those groups that have recently held their function, below are some

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This is the update that I managed to get from Honiara.... Real Kakamora drew 2-all against a 10-man Isabel Frigates after Nelson Sale was red carded for dirty play. Then it lost to Temotu Arrows on SAturday 1 - nil in the last 15 minute of extra time.This afternoon, Real Kakamora beat Western Turtles 4 - 2; and Honiara just edged out Temotu Arrow in the second extra 15 minutes after both teams

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Honiara and Temotu final score line: Honiara 1 after 15 minutes into second half by Marhlon and then equalised by Temotu. So currently, Temotu 1 Honiara 1. More updates to come. This is the latest so far form Honiara, however, I cannot get the final results of this game at the closure, I will post the final results once I get them...Source:SIBC Radio Live Coverage

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Due to some technical errors we could no relay to you the live updates..here are the late results...Real Kakamora beat Mala Eagles with 2 - 0, yes! Report from home said that RK was the fittest in the field and ME was not able to penetrate through the fast and skilful young kakamora boys. The first goal in the first half and second goal in the other.All the teams have completed their pool matches

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A small correction to one posting sometimes yesterday or last yesterday about the Real Kakamora scorers, i.e. from the SIFF office, it was Rampton Lohe, R.Honu and P.Usumae. Sorry for that. Real Kakamora beat Renbel 3-0. Scoring for Real are Rampton Lohe, Rex Honu and Paul Usumae.Late Results for yesterday 18/10/05:Isabel vs Renbel (3-3), Temotu vs Central (2-0),Honiara vs Malaita (0-1), Western

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Summary of games:Isabel Frigates 3 Vs Renbel Chiefs 3; draw.Final Result of the games between Temotu Arrows and Central Shields: Temotu Arrows 2, Central Sheilds 0.Game 3:Honiara Warriors 0 - Malaita Eagles 1; at half time nil all.Western Turtles 2, Guadalcanal Hornets 0.Both teams had 2 players red carded for bad sportsmanship.Meanwhile, Alick Maemae and Commins Menapi should have left for New

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In brief: Nearly 200 prisoners were involved in theviolent confrontation with prison officers and policeat the Central Prison in Honiara on Friday.Nearly 200 prisoners were involved in the violentconfrontation with prison officers and police at theCentral Prison in Honiara on Friday.Police Commissioner Shane Castles has says OC Spray orCapsicum Spray was used to restore order after theprisoners

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Quick results for today from JM just few secs ago: * Lauru vs Central Shields = 1 - 1 * Honiara vs Isabel Frigates = 4 - 1 but game almost ending, 8 more minutes. * Real Kakamora vs Renbel Chiefs are warming up to play after the Hon - Isa FrigatesMore later.Below is something more from Julian Maka'a again;yes, the scoreline for HON - Frigates was semsem. Current game: RK 1, Renbel Chiefs,

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HONIARA, 16 Oct: The organizers of the Solomon Cup tournament which started at the weekend are appealing to patrons coming to Lawson Tama to come somber. This came about following some incidences involving drunkards who came for the matches at the weekend. And because of this, it has issued a warning that it will not tolerate those who think they can come and get away when drunk.“We have

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The USP Soccer Squad are currently celebrating their win over FSM on Friday, with a 1-Nil win. The team had put on a good show of skills and sportmanship during the tournament which resulted in their victory. The team coached by a former Fiji National Rep, had again put the name of USP back on the map after losing the cup last year. The USP team will be the team to watch in the SI Inter-tertiary

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The battle of the giants between the finalists of the Inter-tertiary Soccer tournament will commence this Friday on a venue yet to be decided by the organisers. The USP team are confident for a win against the FSM side which comprise of mostly students from the Solomons. However, the game this Friday is expected to be tough as the FSM will fight back having been down 2 nil to USP in pool

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These are some of the up coming events that are going to take place in Honiara this holiday seasons...Arranged by Global Youth Nexus (GYN). NYN is a network of YouthOrganizations in the Solomon.Stalls: Business house promotion stalls, Food Stall, Arts stall, NGO Stall,women stall, Empowerment stalls, and many more.Children Play ground, Awareness of social issues, Pacific night, inventionnight,

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An undergraduate student from the University of the South Pacific has won a regional essay competition aimed at promoting greater cooperation among Pacific Island Countries under the Pacific PlanAlwyn Danitofea of the Solomon Islands wrote on the theme “Benefits of Working Together Regionally’’ in the Youth Essay Competition organised by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to promote the

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The recent geography filedtrip to Kadavau Island in Fiji was a one in a life time experience for the Solomon Islands Students studying at the University of the South Pacific. The trip took almost 4 to 6 hours of travelling by boat to the remote island, hence the Solomon Students were the highlights of the trip by being requested by the chief to perform the cultural dances for the islanders. Feel

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These are some old photos I have gathered and really reflects our traditionality (I should say) of Solomon Islands tradition and culture. The pictures speaks for itself.The Panpipers of Are'are, Malaita Province: Left to Right: A picture of a 21 old boy Cannibal from Malaita, in 1892;A Malaitan youth;Warrior from San Cristobal; Ramo from Malaita. Are'are Music Photos by Hugo Zemp, 1979

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The Solomon Islands Students at the University of the South Pacific has a new executive. The new executive was dedicated on Sunday, 2nd October with a combine prayer service by the Anglican Students. The new executive will be taking over office from the former one as of this week. The new executive headed by Douglas Ete will looks at improving student welfare and have a good standing with the

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The Inter-tertiary soccer tournament at Laucala campus ended this evening with the USP soccer team won the semi finals from the defending champions in their pool, with apenalty shoot out after nil all draw full time. The USP boys team have won all their matches and will go to the finals with FSM who tops their pool tomorow at Malay Park, Suva. The finals will be an all Solomon Islands games as

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The USP Inter-tertiary soccer competition kicks off today at Laucala campus. The games this year was seen as tougher than previous years. USP Soccer Team this year will be the team to watch during the competition, having played all their games today with a clean sweep of all their matches. they played four matches and won all of them with an aggregate goal of 11 goals and only 1 goal being

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"As a young man, my fondest dream was to become a geographer. However, while working in the customs office I thought deeply about the matter and concluded it was too difficult a subject. With some reluctance I then turned to physics as a substitute." - Albert Einstein** Mount Tomaniivi and the Sigatoka Sand DunesThese may not be his exact words, but to tackle this course one has to be able to

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The USPSA election results have seen the One Ocean Party unanimously won all the seats for the new executive posts for the Student Association, in Suva. Solomon Islands student John Tuhaika is the new president for the student boy. It is a victory for the Solomon Islands Student in Suva, as it signifies the unity that the wantoks have with the various diverse cultures in voting John to be in

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Six Solomon Islands studying at the University of the South Pacific undertaking the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice [PDLP] taught at the Institute of Justice and Applied Legal Studies[IJALS] in the University of the South Pacific have received their admission to the Bar in Suva. The Professional Diploma in Legal Practice is an intensive six month program designed to prepare students for

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The University of the South as of 8 am today launch its 2005 elections for the new executive. There were two parties that has been formed to contest the election. The parties are, One Ocean; which have representations from each member country including Fiji and Indo-Fijian reps, and Humanity which consists of members of Indian Islamic and few other regional students. Solomon Islands have two

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The SISA 2005 Election results have been released today at 6.00pm FJ Time. The executive posts that were contested for during the elections were: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary with the remaining chairpersons to be appointed by various cultural groupings. There were 17 candidates altogether contesting the four posts, 3 contesting the President Post, 4 contesting the Vice

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The Open Day in the Solomon Islands Center have been a success, according to a source there. The turn out was good with lots of students coming in see what the University has to offer, and especially to watch the live perfomances from Laucala Campus. The Centre puts on a good cultural show for its guests and students who came...We are looking forward to any photos from around the centers if you

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The 2005 USP Laucala Open Day was one the most interesting times on campus, where the University shows unique self to the world. The uniqueness of this university derives not from the courses or programs that it offered but on the many different cultures that lived and study together on one campus. Solomon Islands is one the unique culture that puts on its shows and frankly, the Solomon Islands

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Solomon Islands attracts immense interest from the international community due to the uniqueness, diversity and biological significance of its natural environment. Solomon Islands' forests form part of the belt of tropical rainforest that covers only 7 percent of the Earth's surface but that accommodates 70 percent to nearly 90 percent of all species of plants and animals. Next to PNG, Solomon

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This is what I have found while surfing the web. It is an artwork done by an artist called Lez Niepo a Poland born was raised under the influence of a very artistic household. This piece was sold for $3500.00 US. Description:Number- A297 Title: "Malaita Woman with Child" .Medium - Mixed medium on canvas, completed in 1997.Dimension - 41" X 29" inches 104" x 74" cm.Price- $3500.00 USComments

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Release Date: 6th September Label: Sony TVTo record LAST VOICES FROM HEAVEN, Anthony Copping embarked upon what National Geographic describes as "the most dangerous journey ever undertaken in the search for indigenous music."His quest to discover the ancient and endangered music of the South Pacific took in 300 islands, 200 performers and hundreds of different languages. The results can be heard

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GRAHAM OGILVY HE RETURNED home to a hero’s welcome and fleeting celebrity in the best Orcadian seafaring tradition.When young Jack Renton arrived back in 19th century Stromness, he had beguiling tales to tell of astonishing adventures in the faraway Pacific.Renton amazed Victorian society with his account of how he was shanghaied, captured by South Seas headhunters, and - against the odds -

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May 20, 2000 - BBC The deepest rocks ever seen have been recovered by Australian and American researchers.They were found at the Earth's surface on the island of Malaita, east of Papua New Guinea. But they originate from deep within the planet, between 400km and 670km down. This is about twice as deep as anything studied before.These depths are an important region of the planet's interior, where

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These photos have been sent to me by some wantoks in Aussie meeting up with people from all over the world, living abroad as they say. This is the Modern Age where the other side of the world is just hours away. Globalisation has brought to the island countries the new age in travel, modern technology and the influence of modern culture. We are not alone in this vast Pacific Ocean as it did

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By Michael Cockerill(The Age)Socceroos Zeljko Kalac (left) and Vince Grella take the field before beating the Solomon Islands 2-1 on Tuesday.Photo: Getty ImagesTHE last plane out of Oceania was a fraught journey for new Australian coach Guus Hiddink, who has returned to his "proper" job at club level wondering whether a third World Cup fairytale will elude him.The Socceroos' narrow victory over

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The large arms and the small version or badgeOrigin/Meaning:The arms were granted on July 7, 1978 and are based on the former colonial arms granted in 1956.The arms show symbols for the different districts of the islands. The two turtles symbolise the Western District. The green cross with crossed spears, shield and arrows, symbolises the Central District. I have no information on the meaning of

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This photo of the Sol-brew sponsored SI national rugby team was sbumitted by some rugby fans from Solomon Islands. The shot was taken after their win over their Vanuatu counterpart at the Korman Stadium, Vanuatu on 29th July, 2005 in the World Cup play offs.Photo:courtesy of Don Marahare, VanuatuThe Rugby Squad members are Dubbie Lucas, Chris Tukunga, Mena Dakei, Moffat Tupou, Philip Pugeva,

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Football Federation AustraliaThe Qantas Socceroos will play-off against the fifth-best South American nation in November for a berth at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany following a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Solomon Islands in Honiara today.Australia won the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament with a 9-1 aggregate win over the Solomons following the 7-0 victory in Sydney on

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These were the flags and the badges of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate around 1906 to 1966 used by the colonial government.1906-1947 (Solomon Islands) 1956-1966 (Solomon Islands)1947-1956The BadgeThe Protectorate of the British Solomon Islands had a simple badge consisting of the royal crown, surrounded by the three words on a white field, BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS.British Solomon Islands

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Haig KayserianSydney FC striker Saso Petrovski has admitted the pressure is on Australia's defence as they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands in Sydney and Honiara.Petrovski earned a call-up to the national squad by new Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink after impressing in Sydney FC's A-League pre-season campaign, and the national team's training camp in the Netherlands

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SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australia striker Mark Viduka has been appointed captain for the first leg of the Oceania World Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands on Saturday. New coach Guus Hiddink handed the skipper's armband to the Middlesbrough forward in the absence of regular captain Craig Moore, who was unavailable because of a hamstring injury. "It's a big surprise to me. It's a great

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This is an account of a trip to Bougainville made by officers of Oxfam in Honiara; Sixty years ago, this was the centre of the Second World War in the South Pacific. There is wreckage dotted along the coastline. Japanese tourists fly in to pay homage to their fallen soldiers, particularly their naval General, Yamamoto killed near Buka. In Torakino, four hours away by boat, Enola Gay took off

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Solomon Islands have been one of the most famous place where the betel nut culture is common. To most Islanders, betel nut have been part of their culture, used in ceremonies such as peace making to bride price, either it is exchanged or just to get people together and get the story flowing. Today it is one of the new age traditional snacks that is found in Honiara where the young people

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The Solomon Islands student studying at the Universtiy of the South Pacific have just returned from a field trip around the Western parts of Viti Levu. Those students are studying MS302 which looks at Integrated Coastal Zone Management and have been involved in such activities like Environmental Impact Assessment, coastal hazards and integrated management of the coasts. Below is the Class of

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