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DJ Dirty Fingerz impress audience at club HP

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DJ Dirty Fingerz pose for a photo during his performance at Heritage Park. Photos by Daniel Kakadi

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA

DJ Dirty Fingerz pose for a photo during his performance at Heritage Park. Photos by Daniel Kakadi

DJ Dirty Fingerz made a stunning double performance with his hiphop and RnB vibes to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Heritage Park Hotel on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday was described as the best night with mothers counting down the clock to mark the mother’s day celebration.

DJ Dirty Fingerz, also known as Brendan Chan on Saturday put on the best DJ performance with combination of appealing dance soundtracks – the island beat, hip hop and RnB.

His sounds made mothers and others attending the show jump off their seats and own the dance floor, singing and cheering happy mother’s day.

Chan also did a performance alongside DJ Walton, a well-known local DJ known for his mixture of Island, hiphop and RnB.

Combination of both artists rocked the dancing floor on Saturday night till late, and it was observed that everyone present had the time of their lives.

The whole night ended peacefully with everyone enjoying the party because there was no arrest and unlawful behaviour from the public who were using the HP premises.

Dirty Fingerz’s show event in Honiara, particularly club HP is part of his Island Night tour with South Pacific artists.

In a nutshell, Dirty Fingerz has done what it takes to make the party matter to the general audience of Honiara, as a young role model in the soundscape of pacific music industry.

DJ Dirty Fingerz has set his sights abroad as he strives to bring his Pacific flavours to international dance floors.

Chan said he was inspired when meeting Dr Dre, a world renowned DJ in the United States and DJ Mustard, an American record producer, record executive, actor, DJ and rapper.

He met both in their studio which then eventually build Mr Chan into the DJ scene of becoming recognised regionally and internationally.

Christ the King parish finance budget

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BY BARNABAS MANEBONA

THE media coordinator of Christ the King Parish at Voruvoru, Northwest Choiseul, said their 2018 Financial Year Budget will cover costs of running the parish programs for both spiritual and physical aspects of parishioners.

In his report, he said by looking at the sources of income, the finance committee will engage the parishioner’s activities to fulfil the new budget.

The finance committee of Christ the King Parish at Northwest Choiseul recently held its finance meeting at Sariana Zone.

“In their meeting chaired by the Parish Treasurer Lawrence Kodakana, they deliberately went through the parish 2017 Financial Year report and came up with the 2018 parish Financial Year Budget. The total budget allocated for this year is SBD$218,227,” said Mr Ulemiki.

 

Closing time at Central Market is the same

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BY BARNABAS MANEBONA

THE closing time for Honiara Central Market is the same – at 6pm, according to Honiara City Council’s (HCC) Market Master.

Market Master Mr Jimmy Hanson Riunga clarified this following concerns.

According to report, the by-law for Central Market to close at 6pm recently has been lifted to 8pm.

This raises concern that the by-law lifted will be inconsistent to the by-law for closing at 6pm that was only passed recently.

However Riunga confirmed that the by-law at Honiara Central Market to close during 6pm remainS the same. Honiara Central Market opens at 6am and closes at 6pm.

“6pm is what is in the ordinance and it is the time for business houses and markets to close. We Officers are activating the ordinance,” said Riunga.

He said all the entry gates from the western side of the market will be closed at 6pm and only the gates on the eastern side of the market will open until 7pm to allow vehicles and the people to move out.

The HCC Market Master elaborated that it is only recently they activated the ordinance after the market gates were maintained after having faced breakdown for some time.

Rights vs responsibility

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SINU Acting Pro Vice Chancellor Basil Marasinghe.

SINU vice chancellor hits back at allegations of rights abuse

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA

SINU’S Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Basil Marasinghe has spoken out against condemnation that the institution is suppressing students from exercising their rights.

This matter stems from the recent student strike which was spearheaded by SINU’s student body, SINUSA, early last month.

SINU had reacted by terminating eight students who purportedly played active roles in the strike.

Now students are saying SINU has ‘suppressed students from exercising their rights’.

Marasinghe, as Acting Pro Vice Chancellor for the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), says that students do have their rights, but students also have the onus to exercise their rights responsibly.

He explained that forcing other students to go on strike or to sign a petition, as was allegedly done by the masterminds behind the strike, also denies other students’ freedom of choice.

“Institution is governed under set of relations, and there is students’ handbook in place which explicitly spells out disciplinary penalties in the event strike and boycott of classes are called out,” Marasinghe said.

He also says SINU management disputes allegations by some students that there is something wrong with the institution’s administration or leadership capability.

Marasinghe explained that SINU management is doing all it can within its means to support students’ welfare, and that the progress of work is according to the funds available.

“We have so many plans to support students’ welfare activities such as building student centre, sports and recreation facilities, improvement in library facilities and construction of additional classrooms,” Marasinghe said.

C & I assists Archery Solomon Islands

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Archery President Nihal Seneviratne, left, and Adrian Stevenson of C & I Distributors after the sealing of the sponsorship.

BY ROMULUS HUTA

Archery President Nihal Seneviratne, left, and Adrian Stevenson of C & I Distributors after the sealing of the sponsorship.

HONIARA-BASED electrical company C & I Distributors have come in to support Archery Solomon Islands.

The financial support will cater for the hosting of the upcoming national archery championship scheduled for June 3.

The venue will be at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium in Honiara.

The championship will see the convergence of all top archers across the country to compete against each other in the one day event.

President of Archery Solomon Islands Nihal Seneviratne was overwhelmed with the timely support rendered by C & I Distributors toward the championship.

“The sponsorship by C & I is important for the development of the sport.

“Archery is a new sport in Solomon Islands and it needs lot of support from the community at large,” Seneviratne added.

The national archery championship serves as the selection event for this year’s Oceania Games.

The Oceania Games will run from July 9 to 13 in Paita, New Caledonia.

Mother’s Day kick off for Open Hockey League

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

The Samlimsan Honiara Open Hockey League will begin with the first matches on Sunday.

The league comprises both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Matches will be played every Sundays at the KGVI School Hockey Ground, according to organiser which is the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF).

SIHF Development Officer Allen Temoa has confirmed the fixtures yesterday and matches will kick off 3pm each Sundays.

Three matches are scheduled for each competing days.

See fixtures below

13/05/2018      

PARROTS WOMENS CLUB VS DONBOSCO WOMENS HC       3.00PM

WANTOKS WOMENS CLUB VS CORA W BHOCKEY CLUB       4.00PM

PARROTS MENS HC VS SINU-USP MENS HOCKEY CLUB         5.00PM

20/05/2018

WANTOKS WOMENS HC VS DONOSCO W HC           3.00PM

SINU-USP MENS HC VS COBRA MENS HC   4.00PM

WANTOKS MENS HC VS PARROTS MENS HC              5.00PM

Ready to Man Up!

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The captains of the four participating teams in the HHH Man Up Rugby Challenge pose for a photoshoot on Thursday

BY ROMULUS HUTA

The captains of the four participating teams in the HHH Man Up Rugby Challenge pose for a photoshoot on Thursday

THE Fletcher Kwaimani Man Up Rugby Challenge will kick off 1.30pm on Saturday 12th May at DC Park, Henderson.

Kicking off the challenge is Henderson HammerHeads taking on Islanders and followed by Diesel Services against TIA Warriors at 4pm.

A press statement from the organisers yesterday quoted the tournament manager Drake Chow as saying that the wait is now over and this weekend will feature rugby at its best happening at DC Park.

“The wait is over and this weekend will feature rugby at its best in Solomon Islands. Teams are really looking forward for this one and no one is ready to backdown from the Man Up Challenge.

“There are no easy games here and to make it through to the final, you need points in all 3 rounds.

“We expect all 4 participating clubs to uphold the core values of rugby: Integrity, Passion, Solidarity, Discipline and Respect.

“The tournament guidelines have been laid out to all teams to follow.

“As tournament manager I will work closely with team managers and match officials to host a fair and successful tournament,” the tournament manager said.

Chow also acknowledged the assistance rendered by official competition sponsor Fletcher Kwaimani Company.

“We are very grateful to Fletcher Kwaimani Company for their support and commitment towards developing community rugby in Solomon Islands.

“All are invited to come out and support your team. No Entrance Fee… but come out to support the HammerHeads Fundraising Stall.”

School hockey concludes week one

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

THE Samlimsan School Hockey League has completed its week one of competition yesterday at the KGVI School Hockey ground.

The league began its 2018 season on Tuesday with the first two matches, another two on Wednesday and another two games yesterday.

During Wednesday’s match, Burns Creek drew nil-all with Koloale girls and followed by Woodford boys taking the best out of Koloale with a 1-0 win.

The competition continued yesterday with another two matches played between St. Nicholas College and Honiara High School in both the boys and the girls divisions.

St. Nicholas College girls saw seventh heaven yesterday with the 7-0 whitewash of Honiara High girls.

In the boys’ fixture, St. Nicholas boys defeated Honiara High boys with a 2-0 margin.

The school league will resume next Tuesday.

Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) Development Officer Allen Temoa was pleased with the turn out of the matches this week.

“This week was perfect. We saw some competitive games in the opening days.

“We look forward to some more actions expected to be displayed in next week’s round of matches,” Temoa said.

Javelin thrower in action

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Solomon Islands’ young javelin thrower Jimmy Kumuhula Tetonga.

BY ROMULUS HUTA

Solomon Islands’ young javelin thrower Jimmy Kumuhula Tetonga.

SOLOMON Islands young javelin thrower will be in action this morning in the Melanesian Athletics Championship in Vanuatu.

Hailed from Taumako in Temotu Province, Jimmy Kumuhula Tetonga is the lone field athlete rep for the country at the event and will compete in the senior men’s javelin event at the Korman Stadium in Port Vila.

He will go against nine other opponents which is dominated by six throwers from host nation Vanuatu. Others are from Wallis and Futuna and the Regional Australian Territory (RAT).

This is the first time in as many years Solomon Islands is being represented in the field event at any international competition.

Apart from the javelin competition, he also competed in the senior men’s discuss event yesterday.

Battling among 10 competitors, he finished sixth in the one-off medal event coming off with a 29.26m distance score.

Tomasi Petelo Toto of New Caledonia won the gold medal in the event with his 38.59m mark.

Men Javelin Senior Competitors:

Jack Nasawa (Vanuatu), Jean Junior Mafoa (Wallis), Jimmy Kumuhula Tetonga (Solomon Islands), Sililo Kivalu (Wallis), Marcel Kalotiti (Vanuatu B), Manuel Kaltapas (Vanuatu B), Faitally Tom (Vanuatu B), Saxon Ward (Australia), Ghislain Weto (Vanuatu) and Bosco Laupas (Vanuatu B).

Kooline retains lead

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Colman Makau of Kooline FC in control of the ball against a Solympic FC player.

Real Kakamora bags second futsal win

By Taromane Martin

Colman Makau of Kooline FC in control of the ball against a Solympic FC player.

KOOLINE futsal team has returned to the top of the 2018 Solomon Islands Port’s Authority (SIPA) national futsal league on Thursday.

The Coleman Makau-captained side defeated the Futsal Solympics 5-3 in a close and entertaining match at the Multipurpose Hall to see them return to the top of the competition table with 16 points.

Makau gave Kooline the lead in the first half and saw Philip Maeta doubling the lead 15 minutes into the period.

Raphael Lea’i pulled a goal back for the national U-17 squad just before the break to see them trailing 2-1 at half time.

Junior Mana levelled the scores for the Futsal Solympics but saw Makau regaining the lead for his side with his second goal of the day.

Lea’i pulled a goal back for the national U-17 but saw Maeta and Atana Fa’arodo clinching the winning goals in the final 10 minutes of the second half to hand the Stanley Puirana Futsal Solympic coached side their first loss in the competition.

Meanwhile, Mataks and Real Kakamora futsal team bagged their second win in the competition yesterday after defeating Indo-Solo and Vania respectively.

Mataks defeated Indo-Solo 6-3 to see them jump into seventh position with six points while Real Kakamora escaped with a 4-2 win over Vania FC.

Real Kakamora Head Coach Barnabas Loloito although was happy with the win, was disappointed with his players performance in the victory.

“Our win today was luck. Even though we won today the execution was not to the standard I wanted,” Coach Loloito told SunSPORTS yesterday

“Maybe my players underestimated them but I thought today’s game was an individual capacity game.

“Players did not play to the strategies we set. We really need more team work. But at least we got the win which is all that matters.

“If they continue to play this way for our coming game well be in trouble. But these are areas we’ll work on,” he adds.

The win also sees Real Kakamora with six points on the table after six matches played.

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