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COLLIE BUDDZ AND DMP TO TOUR USA

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DMP are in the first round of voting for the Grammy best reggae album and is confirmed to tour the US early next year by international reggae artist Collie Buddz..PICTURE DMP

.. ‘Long Way Home’ album reaches Grammy’s

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR
DOOR Man’s Project commonly known as DMP continues paving the way forward for Solomon Islands and the South Pacific music to the world.


The Solomon Islands reggae boy-band for the first time will be touring the United States of America alongside renowned reggae artist Collie Buddz, in his first leg tour of his “Take It Easy” world tour, February next year.


An official statement from DMP said they are excited and honored to be invited by the Bermudan Reggae artist for his tour of the USA and to wave Solomon Islands flag overseas.


“Big praise to the most high for his blessin!… We are speechless! Words can’t describe what we’re all feeling right now, on behalf of the group ‘Tagio Tumas Collie Buddz’ for inviting us to be a part of your ‘Take it Easy’ US tour in February 2024.


“This will be our very first time on tour in the USA and it’s such an honour for us to be given the opportunity to make “HISTORY” n’ come perform and wave our nations flag up high out there alongside Kash’d Out & our idol ‘Collie Buddz! LOCKIM LO DEA,” DMP said in an official statement.


The band meanwhile is currently on their “Long Way Home” album tour which started in September. They are currently in Thailand and leaving Australia Wednesday last week.


Countries DMP will be touring to promote the “Long Way Home” album are Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Japan and the United States of America.


The “Long Way Home” album which features some renowned world reggae artists such as Anthony B, Daville and Iyaz has also been gaining attraction.


The band announced that their album is currently the first round of voting for nominees for the Grammy’s Best Reggae Album.


DMP said they are honored to have their album considered for the Grammy award dedicating the recognition to all those involved in making the “Long Way Home” album.


“We are truly grateful & humbled that our album ‘Long Way Home’ is being considered for this year’s #GRAMMY Awards! First round voting to determine the nominees is live through October 20.


“Thank you so much to all the producers, engineers, musicians, and artists that worked on the album with us, before I list everybody involved, we would like to thank our late brother “Sasa Cuzz” who passed a few months after the release of this album!


“Sasa Bwoy was extremely instrumental in our career from day 1 and we are deeply grateful for the timeless hours he spent working on this project with us.


“This album would not exist if it wasn’t for you brother ‘Sasa’ we love you dearly and we miss you so very much’ this album and all our achievements are dedicated forever in your honour!
“Anthony B, R. City, Demarcodadon, Diction Edwards, Konshens, Benny Demus, Deli Banger, Da’Ville, Iyaz, Dj Liamz, Huddz Son Matai, Khazin, Small Jam, Simon Maston, Baka Solomon, Casper Luiramo, Scar Reeze and Solomon Airlines.


“Honour & blessings to our Ineffable Records family for having faith in us local island boys from this small nation in the south pacific called ‘Solomon Islands’, thankyou for your guidance throughout the creative process of this album and overall believing in our vision Ineffable Music Group, Adam Gross, J.Lately, Igor Katz & Thomas Cussins.


“Last but not least thank-you to all our family, fans and friends for all the support throughout the years, We love each and every one of you for life, without you guys we wouldn’t be here today!” the statement adds.

Gov’t vows strong support for SINU

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Manasseh Sogavare Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party Parliamentary Wing Leader.

BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR


PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured strong support for Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to ensure it attracts fellow regional students in the near future.


Sogavare made the assurance during the official handing over of the SINU Panatina campus project funded by the Australia Government for the upcoming Pacific Games, last week.


The event was held at Pavilion hall, SINU Panatina campus, Friday last week.


Prime Minister saluted the Australian Government for its ongoing partnership since the University’s established back in 2013.


“It’s been a challenge but after all, I think it’s indeed a great decision to let the country have its own University to cater for the growing population to access higher learning experience.” PM Sogavare said.
“On April 10 this year we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the University. I recall my speech that day that emphasize my call to our developing partners to make their legacy at SINU.


“The Australia Government responded to this call through providing funding support to repair the selected facilities at the national University,” he said.


Sogavare on behalf of his Government and the people of Solomon Islands said they appreciate the Government and people of Australia, for their support.


“We thanked you so much for the continuous support not only on Education, but Health, Security and other areas we cannot reach out.


“The Government will continue to work with our Development partners to improve the infrastructures at the National University.


“So we may attract fellow regional students and knowledge seekers. This includes improving the course contents with quality lecturers and curriculum,” Sogavare adds.


The SINU Panatina dormitory refurbishment Project costs SBD14.9 million dollars.

World Bank fisheries specialist presents on value-added chain in SI’s fisheries sector

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World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist Zavier Vincent, third right with members of Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) after his presentation at Heritage Park Hotel last Thursday.

By EDDIE OSIFELO
The Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) recently hosted a distinguished guest, World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist Zavier Vincent, who delivered an insightful presentation on the topic of value-added chains in the fisheries sector.


This event marked a significant milestone for EASI, as it was their second gathering since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.


EASI President, Rueben Tovutovu, highlighted the importance of such presentations and the organization’s commitment to promoting informed decision-making.


Tovutovu emphasised that EASI’s goal extends beyond information dissemination; they aim to engage stakeholders involved in policy formulation and decision-making, ultimately serving as a professional body of economics.


He stressed the significance of basing decisions on research and facts, encouraging both the private and public sectors to adopt a data-driven approach to their operations.


“As an organization, we have been pondering over the sources of potential growth. It’s a big question that we, as the highest economic body in the country representing professionals in the economic analysis space, need to address and find answers to. For instance, the logging industry, often regarded as a sunset industry, is on the decline. The pertinent question is, what can replace this fading industry, and what is our long-term plan?” Tovutovu expressed.


He highlighted that presentations like Vincent’s bring experts in their fields to share knowledge not only with EASI members but with the public at large.


Prominent figures from various sectors attended the presentation, underlining the event’s significance.
The guest list included former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) General Manager Mike Wate, Annette Leith from World Bank, and Smiley Giobauta from the International Finance Corporation also contributed their insights to the discussion.


EASI’s initiatives, such as these presentations, serve as platforms for experts to share their knowledge and experiences, fostering a culture of informed decision-making, and helping to shape the future of the Solomon Islands’ economy.


The engagement of prominent figures from both public and private sectors further underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in enhancing economic development and sustainability in the region.

World Bank fisheries specialist presents on value-added chain in SI’s fisheries sector

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By EDDIE OSIFELO
The Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) recently hosted a distinguished guest, World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist Zavier Vincent, who delivered an insightful presentation on the topic of value-added chains in the fisheries sector.


This event marked a significant milestone for EASI, as it was their second gathering since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.


EASI President, Rueben Tovutovu, highlighted the importance of such presentations and the organization’s commitment to promoting informed decision-making.


Tovutovu emphasised that EASI’s goal extends beyond information dissemination; they aim to engage stakeholders involved in policy formulation and decision-making, ultimately serving as a professional body of economics.


He stressed the significance of basing decisions on research and facts, encouraging both the private and public sectors to adopt a data-driven approach to their operations.


“As an organization, we have been pondering over the sources of potential growth. It’s a big question that we, as the highest economic body in the country representing professionals in the economic analysis space, need to address and find answers to. For instance, the logging industry, often regarded as a sunset industry, is on the decline. The pertinent question is, what can replace this fading industry, and what is our long-term plan?” Tovutovu expressed.


He highlighted that presentations like Vincent’s bring experts in their fields to share knowledge not only with EASI members but with the public at large.


Prominent figures from various sectors attended the presentation, underlining the event’s significance.


The guest list included former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) General Manager Mike Wate, Annette Leith from World Bank, and Smiley Giobauta from the International Finance Corporation also contributed their insights to the discussion.


EASI’s initiatives, such as these presentations, serve as platforms for experts to share their knowledge and experiences, fostering a culture of informed decision-making, and helping to shape the future of the Solomon Islands’ economy.
The engagement of prominent figures from both public and private sectors further underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in enhancing economic development and sustainability in the region.

PREP FORDISASTER

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Australia helps churches to be ready to respond

BY NED GAGAHE

Churches have been further prepped on how to respond to disasters and help save lives.
This is made possible with the help of Australia under its sponsored programme CANDO [Church agencies network disaster operations].


Church leaders attending a day-long retreat meeting on October 11 at Honiara Hotel were given a comprehensive overview of CANDO operations and programmes in Solomon Islands.


CANDO Programme Coordinator Lionel Dau presented a summary on the key focus areas CANDO has been implementing, and principles and core values CANDO has abided with.


Mr Dau touched on the activities and responses CANDO has been doing in phase-1 over the last five years and the current activities the organisation will continue to implement in phase-2 for the next five years.


Attending the meeting were United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI), Moderator Rev Armstrong Pitakaji, Catholic Archbishop Chris Cardon, ACoM Archbishop, the Most Rev Leonard Dawea, ACoM General Secretary Dr Abraham Haruiasi, UCSI General Secretary Mr Braena Bird, SSEC General Secretary Mr Thomas Weape and the SICA General Secretary Dr Edward Kolohai.


Speaking to Island Sun, SICA General Secretary Mr Kolohai said, “we come together to meet and to discuss disaster resilience in Solomon Islands.


“The project on disaster is funded by CANDO Australia where it helps us in the Solomon Islands especially with what the churches can do in face of disasters and how they can work together as partners.”
Kolohai said apart from the presentation the leaders also used the meeting to discuss other internal issues of the association.


Chairman of SICA, Rev Armstrong Pitakaji said, “as Chair of SICA, I would like to acknowledge our SICA General Secretary Rev Dr Edward Kolohai for arranging this one-day SICA Executive Meeting.


“It was a successful meeting for us as we reflected on the mission entrusted to us. And thank you to you all our Church General Secretaries who attended this meeting.


“Finally thank you CANDO officer Mr Lionel Dau for supporting the meeting.”


In Solomon Islands, CANDO is supported by the Australian Government and is an Australian Government initiative through Disaster READY program under the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP).


Disaster READY is focused on ensuring disaster preparedness is localised and led by relevant local and national stakeholders by working to ensure that disaster preparedness and management is inclusive of all within a community, including women, children and people living with disabilities, involving them in preparedness activities so their specific needs are understood and accounted for.

MFAET on labor mobility survey in Malaita province

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Acting premier, Edward Misite'e (second from right) joins members of a team from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in Auki.

BY SAMIE WAIKORI

AUKI

MALAITA Provincial Government is grateful to a team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) that was in the province this week on a survey of labor mobility.

The survey, as reported by acting Premier of Malaita province, Hon Edward Misite’e is to ascertain impacts of labor mobility on individuals, families and communities in the province.

He said during the team’s visit to Auki, a courtesy visit was paid to his office and he was happy to discuss and learn from the team on the survey.

Misite’e said the survey is to go to the people and find-out from them what they like, challenges and benefits encountered or achieved from the mobility program.

He said areas of pursue under the survey include; what they are doing back home when they left the program? Or whether they are applying what they learn from the program at home or not?

Misite’e said program also captured socials impacts experienced on the programs like; divorce (02) and other negative social impacts.

He said the survey was conducted in Auki and its suburb communities.

Meanwhile, Misite’e said MPG is happy to learn on the program and look forward to partner with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAET) on the future of the program.

He said MPG is eager to learn on the outcome of the survey’s report, so they can look at how to support the program for the province.

Misite’e added that from the report, MPG will also understand impacts of labor mobility on families, communities and province as a whole.

He reiterated MPG’s commitment to partner with MFAET to support Malaitans on the labor mobility program.

Tender for Kilu’ufi hospital next month

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Rep from JICA (left) joins the acting premier Edward Misite'e (middle) and a staff from the province displaying the design for Kilu'ufi hospital project.

BY SAMIE WAIKORI

MALAITA provincial government is thrill to learn on the progress of Japanese $120 million funded project to upgrade Kilu’ufi hospital in Auki, Malaita province.

This week a team from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was in Auki and briefed the acting premier, Hon Edward Misite’e on project’s progress.

“Upon what my office had learned from them, the design stage of the project is almost finish whilst they also working on the cost of the project.

“According to their schedule, tender for the project will be done toward the end of November in Japan.

And the tender will be done internationally, as I learned during discussion with them,” he said.

Misite’e said Malaita provincial government is supportive of the project and they will work closely together with JICA to make it happens.

He said the project is one of the major developments MPG is look forward to that will benefit Malaitans when completes.

Misite’e said being the most populated province in the country, Malaita province continue to lot of health challenges and the project will help in trying to address them.

He said reiterated MPG’s support for the project and thanked the people and government of Japan for continues support to the country especially Malaita province.

Beside the upgrade of Kilu’ufi hospital, Misite’e said his office was also informed on Japan’s continue support under the grassroot program for the country.

He said Malaita province is among other provinces that continue to benefit greatly from the program.

Misite’e said that under the program, water supplies, classrooms, staff houses and other infrastructure projects were implemented in communities in the province.

‘PATTERN UP POM CITY’

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    Young Davie will stage his tribute show for SABA today in Port Moresby.PICTURE SUPPLIED

    … Young Davie ready for SABA Tribute show

    BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR

    SOLOMON Islands renowned island music artist and producer, Young Davie is ready for his concert music show this weekend in Papua New Guinea’s capital city, Port Moresby.

    The talented hit maker from Isabel Province burst onto the local music scene on December 2003 at the age of 11, following the release of his first album.

    Since then, Young Davie or Barata Young; as he is also known; has established himself as a household music name in the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific, through his catchy ‘one-two-three’ beats style of music.

    The first-born child of Solomon Islands, music legend, the Late Rolley Bogese or famously known as SABA, it was inevitable that he would not follow his fathers’ love for music.

    Graduating with a double major degree in Management and Public Relation with Human Resource Management and Employment Relation from the University of the South Pacific (USP), his music had followed him everywhere.

    Always finding a way to juggle music and studies, Young Davie would manage to successfully release six albums, of which two were contracted with third party recording companies in the pacific, during high school to university.

    And while doing music part-time and working a job for almost nine years,  his passion and love for the 1-2-3 beats always remained strong and true.

    It was only in 2022 that saw the talented Isabel Province musician finally returning full time to writing and producing music.

    Influenced by SABA’s music, Young Davie continues to harness his province’s iconic one-two-three beat style of music, into a unique modern catchy rhythm, from his 140 Studio, in Honiara.

    His return to full time music production has seen him conjuring up hits after hits as his dominant blaze of trail, continues across the local music airwaves and abroad.

    Iconic songs and collaborations like, “Ulawa Flower”, “Choosim Mi”, “Step-Daddy”, “Lele”, “Nogu Daulomani “Look Mist”, “Meri Mortlock” and his latest collab with  fellow local artist, Mi Santana “Lo Kamaosi” continuing to keep his fans hypnotized.  

    This Saturday, along with PNG upcoming artist Jahran and the Cool Range Band, Young Davie for the first time, will be performing a concert show at The Cosmopolitan in Port Moresby, to pay tribute to his late father, ‘SABA’ and their music legacy in Papua New Guinea.

    With SABA’s hit songs, ‘10-dollar beach’, ‘Florida Girl’, ‘Meri Papua’, ‘Horumai’ ‘Ghema Ge’, ‘Naes Bola’ and many more, very much likely to take fans down memory lane during the show, Young Davie says he is happy to remember and build on to the music legacy his father started.

    “Personally, this tribute , I want to give SABA fans, something to remember. Personally, my first trip to PNG, musically was with SABA,” he said.

    “So, this tribute show is to like, complete things. I had planned to do a tour last time, but after he passed, I never had a thought to do it. This time I feel it’s the right time for me to must do it.

    “SABA made the way and cleared the road for me in music, and  I see this tribute as something, a kind of Thank You and as well as to bring back memories for his fans in PNG who have supported and loved his music.

    While he said the tribute show was the company that manages him idea, Gold Entertainment idea, he also feels now is the right time to make such a show for SABA.

    “So, my show concert is this Weekend on 14th  October. This is a SABA Tribute Show facilitated by Gold Entertainment and the Cosmopolitan,” he stated.

    “Show will be featuring Jarahn. One of  PNGs trending artist and backed by Cool Range Band. First leg will be POM. Second one will be announced soon by Gold Entertainment.

    “I will be performing 20 Songs. Ten from SABA and 10 of mine. What to expect is the usual you know mostly positive energy, Island Chemistry and my usual movements, ‘Pattern Up’,” Young Davie said.

    AUSSIE TO RESCUE 

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    Current road conditions along East Malaita Road in Malaita province.

    Aussie government steps in to rescue Malaita province current road situation

    BY SAMIE WAIKORI

    AUSTRALIAN government steps-in to salvage Malaita province from the current road situation face in the province.

    An intervention described by acting Premier of Malaita province, Hon Edward Misite’e as sympathetic to the anguish face by people on the situation in the province.

    In an interview yesterday, he said his office was greatly indebted to learn on the initiative from the Australian Embassy office in Honiara during a visit to Auki this week.

    “The team visited my office and we had discussion on the initiative to which they will be funding an urgent patching of roads in the province.

    “Australia has consulted national government on the initiative and with greenlight given, we met and went-out to witness road condition in the province.

    “Australia will fund the program which will see patching of north, south and east roads.

    “The main idea is to urgently patch or reinforce the roads and allow access to flow, whilst waiting for the SIRAP program,” Misite’e said.

    He said the initiative is welcomed by Malaita province and they assure to work in synergy with Australia to deliver the program.

    Misite’e said deteriorated road situation in the province has experienced since the past months and its persistent means the worse the situation is.

    “Due to the situation, people are facing gloomy economic activities and public services like education, medical and delivery of goods and services continue to be affected,” he said.

    Misite’e said the initiative taken by Australia in indeed redeeming and Malaita provincial government will do everything on its side to make it happen.

    According to the acting premier, if the initiative materializes there will be a comeback of economic activities as services will accessible by the roads.

    He said Malaita provincial government is looking forward for the program and the sooner the better.

    Misite’e reiterated that the program will greatly benefit people in the province who have been suffering with basic services due to road situation in the province.

    He thanked Australia government for the intervention to salvage the province from the situation.

    On that note, he also announced MPG’s keenness to welcome any partner that wishes to develop Malaita province.

    Six man arrested for arson

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    BY ROMINAH FAKA

    SIX men arrested for burning of a dwelling house at Bulokalai village in Aola area, East Guadalcanal were charged with one count of arson each for burning a building.

    The six were now remanded in custody and yesterday all of them appeared in Central Magistrate Court for mitigation submission of their cases.

    The defence counsel for the three defendants provided to the court his clients mitigation written submission before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea.

    After court heard the mitigation sentencing submission the court than further adjourned the matter to later date for judgment.

    Court extended the remand warrant for all defendants.

    Court heard that on May 10 at Bulokalai Village in Aola area, East Guadalcanal six defendants; Philip Raeni, Eddie Leua, Daniel Naghata, Philip Kona, Charlton Kukiti and Lington Saki burned down four houses and a kitchen belonging to an elderly person and his family members in retaliation.

    The accused men claimed the elderly person who practiced black magic was responsible for the death of one of their relative.

    Office of Public Prosecution appears for the Crown and Public Solicitor Office appears for the defendants.

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