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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.

West’s election prep underway

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BY ALFRED PAGEPITU

GIZO

ELECTION workers in the Western province have begun moving to the wards to put up final election notices as well as initial preparation following the opening of nominations on Wednesday.

More than 20 election officers have been appointed assistant returning officers (ARO) ready for the June-13 provincial election in the Western province.

Returning Officer, Hopeful Piosasa, has delegated all relevant duties to all the appointed officers including election materials and voter lists.

The Election Office has advised that in the current weather pattern, some far and outer islands are being treated as priority concerning logistics.

The first few duties of the AROs are to put up election countdown notices and also delivery of nomination forms. The first list of intending candidates would then follow.

The AROs are expected to receive nominations of candidates from their respective wards until May 13.

A nomination fee of $500 is payable by candidates which include three registered nominators in a particular ward. There is a withdrawal period in between before the period lapses.

A huge turnout of candidates is expected from the 26 wards.

MEHRD and SINU initiate second chance education for dropouts

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Some of the members of the Learning Pathway Unit Writers during their training in September, 2017

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA

Some of the members of the Learning Pathway Unit Writers during their training in September, 2017

THE Second Chance Education referred to as the “Learning Pathway Education” has received a blessing from the highest body that oversees education in the country.

The National Education Board of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development and SINU are providing a second chance to drop-out students in the country.

The concept is targeting dropout students from forms 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Basil Marasinghe said the National Education Board’s support described as first important step and essential fuel that the delivery needs if the country is to see a successful and purposeful programme delivery to the people of this nation.

He said such agreement opens up so many possibilities to dig deep and address issues that they thought would never be possible to address.

The issues are community trainings, short courses, relevant and applicable trainings to our people because there would be avenues at the community level to deliver them, Marasinghe said.

He explained that classrooms in schools are left idle after 2pm and the agreement would mean classroom usage would now be maximised with the Learning Pathway Education.

With the introduction of the second chance education, Marasinghe said now students who have dropped out in forms 3, 4, 5, and 6 will get a second chance to study in universities.

He adds that SINU will start the programme in September 2018 and in 2019.

At the moment, the University is working on designing technical programmes as stand-alone streams in the Tertiary and Community Studies Certificate, he said.

Currently the programme has three (3) streams – Science, Arts and Business.

Those who successfully complete the programme can apply for entrance to SINU and other universities in the region.

The learning pathway concept has been waiting approval for 40 years, and now there is a possibility for SINU and MEHRD signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

MBA programme eyes human resource development

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BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO

THE establishment of the Masses of Business Administration (MBA) programme in Solomon Islands eyes human resources development capacity in all spheres of influence.

This was highlighted yesterday by the Acting Director of the Graduate School of Business in the University of the South Pacific Dr Halahingano Rohorua.

She said the MBA programme in Solomon Islands satisfies the need in the country’s human resources development capacity.

Rohorua said most of the leaders already have the qualification but this programme will provide extra tools and help them become wise decision makers in each working environment.

“Hence I believe a better educated and better equipped workforce will help to build Solomon Islands,” she said.

SI students on MBA orientation

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Participants in yesterday’s orientation occasion of the 76 Masses and Business Administration (MBA) programme Solomon Islands cohort in Honiara.

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO

Participants in yesterday’s orientation occasion of the 76 Masses and Business Administration (MBA) programme Solomon Islands cohort in Honiara.

THE University of the South Pacific (USP) Faculty of Business and Economics has hosted a student’s orientation programme for a total of 76 Solomon Islands students who were enrolled under the Masses of Business Administration (MBA) Program.

The orientation programme was held yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara.

MBA programme is basically to train managers and leaders; it is not necessarily classroom type but hands-on case study where students are able to apply what they are seeing at the work places in an academic setting.

The cohort of students orientated yesterday were mostly working class people; managers, chief executive officers, human resource managers and directors who work at the Solomon Island government ministries and private sectors in the country.

Dr Fred Isom Rohorua, representative of the office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, shared instructions and rules to the newly enrolled MBA third cohort.

“School and study is not easy but it’s possible only if there is focus based on commitment, organising of one’s self and time management.”

He explained that the programme is a training to equip a person to become a better operator in any work place.

Acting Director of Graduate school of Business Dr Halahingano Rohorua highlighted that the main reason of establishing the programme is to improve some areas to build Solomon Islands because a better equipped work force will help.

Classes will begin on Monday and will run on four–five weeks at the Heritage park hotel in Honiara.

Present were former MBA graduates and government representatives of the Ministry of Public Service and Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

People learn to be innovative

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Participants attending the one-day innovative training in Auki.

BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Auki

Participants attending the one-day innovative training in Auki.

TWELVE people attended a one-day innovation seminar in Auki yesterday.

The training was conducted by Dr Rex Maukera which looked at developing the mindset of people for creative and innovative thinking.

Maukera said the aim of the training is for people to venture out with their mindset from where they are and make good use of it for their own good.

He said ‘lots of opportunities are around thus people don’t understand the value they have for them because of lack of innovation’.

“So the training is exactly looking at broadening the mindset of people to think more proactive to do something for their good.”

A participant, Mr Wilson Ulasi, applauded the training saying it gave him insight on how he should use of his ideas to do things.

He said the training offers some very simple ideas people tend to overlook.

Ulasi said the training has shown them a clear way on how to make good use of ideas to benefit from opportunities around.

DJ Dirty Fingerz to rock club HP tonight

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DJ Dirty Fingerz at the Heritage Park Hotel, ready for the showdown.

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA

DJ Dirty Fingerz at the Heritage Park Hotel, ready for the showdown.

DJ Dirty Fingerz from Papua New Guinea (PNG) will rock club Heritage Park Hotel tonight with hip hop and RnB along with the Solomon Islands fans.

Mr Brendan Chan also known as DJ Dirty Fingerz, who is part PNG, Australia and Chinese, will showcase what he’s made of at the Heritage Park Hotel on May 11 and May 12.

The show is open to public with a gate fee of $70 non-members and $40 members.

Dirty Fingerz said he is absolutely ready to give to his fans the grooving mixture of hip hop and RnB.

“I don’t prepare anything in advance for the show, I come and see the night and play what the crowd wants by playing couple of songs and if I see people wants then I play the song.

“Just come to the event and you won’t be let down, I will make you happy and everyone will enjoy the music party.”

He said he has a couple of friends here who are musicians and they have given some insights about what type of beat locals want.

Having already carved a significant career and presence within the PNG market, Dirty Fingerz has set his sights abroad as he strives to bring his Pacific flavours to the international dance floors.

Promoting, producing and spinning the hip hop and RnB sounds and artists he so masterfully handles has provided Dirty Fingerz an open door to the industry.

The strong partnership behind his success and fame is the Lamana Gold Club, a premier venue in Port Moresby, PNG.

At the age of 17 he has spent the last ten years creating, promoting and playing in night clubs, which has proven an ideal vehicle to grow his network and fan base in his own backyard.

This year, his focus will be on expanding into the International market and developing his presence in the PNG music landscape.

Countries already visited this year is

This year he has visited Australia particularly Cairns, Darwin, Sydney and Brisbane.

 

Photo caption—DJ Dirty Fingerz pictured at the Heritage Park Hotel, ready for the showdown tonight

California Uni students to study at SINU

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BY LYNTON AARON FILIA

LAST year the school of Natural Resources and Applied Sciences of SINU carried out the inaugural Australia-Solomon Islands Pacific Island Environmental and Community Health programme for 17 students from the University of California, USA.

This year a similar programme is to be conducted for 19 students from University of California.

Before arriving in Solomon Islands, these students spent six weeks of intensive study in Australia.

They will continue their learning experience in Solomon Islands, building on the knowledge related to environmental and community health programmes.

This culminates with a research project in a chosen field; water sanitation hygiene, social or natural resource (pollution) issues in Solomon Islands etc.

The project research is mostly conducted in the Dunde community of Munda in Western province.

Field activities in Solomon Islands will include focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household surveys, transect survey and resource and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) mapping.

The University of Queensland’s International Programmes Office coordinates this programme.

Meanwhile, another leading university in the United States, University of Utah has commenced a joint research programme with SINU.

Acting Vice Chancellor of SINU Professor Basil Marasinghe said collaboration with renowned universities in the world shows the recognition gained by SINU in recent years.

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