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Chinese woman admits to stealing

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BY JENNIFER KUSAPA

A Chinese woman has pleaded guilty to six counts of larceny and embezzlement to the sum of more than $400,000 from her employer in cash and cartons of cigarette.

Tong Jian Jing was an employee of the Low Price enterprise, working as a clerk. She was charged with six counts of larceny and embezzlement by servant in relation to the incidents which occurred from November last year to March this year.

Prosecution alleged that the first incident occurred on November 23 last year where she stole 11 cartons of cigarette worth $170,500.

Prosecution further said from December last year to around March this year she stole huge amounts of money. The management of Low Price found out and reported the matter to police.

Yesterday she appeared in court with her shy face and soft voice admitting to the court her guilt for stealing those amounts of money from the company she worked for.

After she pled guilty to all the charges against her the court adjourned the case to today for sentencing submission.

Police Prosecutor John Palmer Teula prosecutes the case in court while Cathy Hite from Public Solicitor’s Office represents the accused.

Sea rescue

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The five PNG nationals who were rescued in Solomon Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Friday last week after nine weeks of floating at sea. Standing with them on their arrival at the Solfish main wharf at Ranadi are FFV Jin Chu Fu No. 68’s member, PNG High Commission’s rep and officers of Lee Kwok Kuen and Solfish Company. PHOTOS BY DANIEL KAKADI

5 PNG nationals safe in Honiara after nine-week adrift

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA

FIVE PNG nationals have been rescued in the high seas of Solomon Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Friday last week after drifting for nine weeks.

The five were brought over to Honiara yesterday and are reportedly safe and receiving medical attention. Four of them are from Lihir in PNG’s New Ireland province and one from East New Britain province.

The Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Mr Fred Yakasa thanks the Lee Kwok Kuen Group of companies especially Solfish Company and partner Fishing Vessel Jin Chu Fu No 68 through its agent Will Fish management William Chen for the rescue.

The five PNG nationals who were rescued in Solomon Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Friday last week after nine weeks of floating at sea. Standing with them on their arrival at the Solfish main wharf at Ranadi are FFV Jin Chu Fu No. 68’s member, PNG High Commission’s rep and officers of Lee Kwok Kuen and Solfish Company. PHOTOS BY DANIEL KAKADI

“The survivors were travelling from Namatanai town to Lihir Islands on Thursday March 2, 2018 around 4pm in which about an hour later, a bad weather forced them to lose visibility and directions. Around 7pm their fuel ran out and they began drifting,” said in PNG High Commission’s media statement.

According to the men, they survived on a bag of peanuts, dry coconuts and rain water which were collected and stored in a bucket and containers.

After arriving at the Solfish wharf at Ranandi around 9am, the PNG nationals were rushed to the Family Medical Centre for medical checks.

Four were released soon after and one remained at the clinic for further observation.

Solfish Company has generously offered accommodations at their Lengakiki compound and the PNG High Commission has commenced arrangements necessary to repatriate them back to PNG early next week.

Present also during the arrival of the PNG nationals were the immigration, customs and ministry of fisheries officers.

The men were found and rescued by FFV Jin Chu Fu No 68 on Friday, May 4.

Don Bosco students enjoy a Mandarin experience

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Students participate in the one of the activity’s lessons.

BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE

Students participate in the one of the activity’s lessons.

STUDENTS of Don Bosco Technology Institute on May 3 were treated to a new experience – learning Mandarin.

According to Ms Kue-Mi Li, a Taiwanese teacher currently teaching Mandarin at SINU, it was at first a challenge, speaking to more than 300 students.

Yet, eventually she expressed that she was surprised at how welcoming, cooperative, willing to participate and eager to learn they were when she ventured throughout the two hour period of the Mandarin awareness activity which involved a brief introduction of Taiwanese culture and Mandarin phrases.

The school principal, teachers and students all enjoyed the awareness activity.

Besides grasping a thing or two about Taiwan’s culture, students stressed that learning Mandarin was interesting.

A student majoring in construction, Junior John Tioti said that he loved the presentation and learned a lot such as language, culture and the link between Solomon Islands.

He mentioned that as much as he enjoyed the quizzes, he wants to know more about the language.

Kevin Efa, from the tourism and hospitality department, said he found the presentation interesting and also wants to learn Mandarin.

He expressed that they liked the activity and wanted more but time was too short.

Mr Freddie Idumae Gale, who is an electrical technology teacher, said that students really enjoyed the two hour activity which is something new that has not been held at the school before.

He added that it would more helpful if this activity was organised more often.

Don Bosco’s Principal, Father Moise Paluku Maneno said that it was not easy to convince the teachers for students to attend a two hour activity but seeing the need for students to be more exposed to reality and learning about something from outside, he was knew that the activity had to take course.

He mentioned that although students may not learn much about Mandarin, they will have the experience of know how challenging it is to learn another language.

“They might be happy with just Pijin and a little English, they don’t know how hard it is to learn a foreign language. I wanted to see our young students meet the challenge to learn a new language,” said Maneno.

KGVI clinches double opening day win

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KGVI school player and Don Bosco player contesting for the ball during their opening game on Tuesday

BY DANNY KAKADI

KGVI school player and Don Bosco player contesting for the ball during their opening game on Tuesday

KING George Sixth School bagged a double victory in the opening day of the 2018 Samlimsan School Hockey League yesterday in Honiara.

The King George Sixth’s boys and girls teams took on Don Bosco’s girls and boys teams respectively in the two fixtures held yesterday.

The state-owned institute KGVI registered wins in both matches – registering a 3-2 win in the boys and a 2-1 result in the girls division, respectively.

Described as action-packed, the KGVI girls’ team showed no mercy in all aspects of their game against their opponent but somehow were held to nil-all by the Bosconians in the first half.

The match resumed into a livelier second half where both teams finally gained momentum to deliver goals.

KGVI, guided by national under-18 captain Claudia Votu, her smart play-making abilities was proven when she assisted scorer Rachael Geoa to slot the first goal home.

Few moments later Sharon Gaote’e added the second to make it 2-0.

A late surge by Don Bosco could not help them turn things around as they managed to bag one goal through Margaret while KGVI held on to win 2-1.

In the boys match, a much-improved performance from Don Bosco forced defending champions KGVI to really push hard with the best of their ability to turn the score margin around to their favour in the final moment and came out victorious.

The Bosconians, knowing well what KGVI is capable of, did well in the first half to shut them down and get an early goal through Philip Waiia.

Waiia’s goal came as a shock and that one goal difference did not deter the defending champs from scoring.

Some minutes later, KGVI improved passing and were lucky to find an equaliser through Nickson Ofata.

However, the Bosconians gave a good run toward the end of the first half and was fortunate to regain their lead through a goal by Besa making it 2-1 by the buffer.

Trailing by a goal deficit, KGVI clawed their way back into the match by the second stanza and came out with a superb performance to score twice through Ofata for his second and Leon Kaura nailing in the winner for the 3-2 win.

The school hockey league continues today with another two matches.

See fixtures below:

Wednesday 9th May

3.30PM KOLOALE CHS VS BURNSCREEK CHS (Women)

4.30PM                  KOLALE VS WOODFORD (Men)

 

Five youngsters in for YOG qualifiers

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

FIVE of the athletes representing Solomon Islands in the Melanesian Athletics Championship which will get underway in Vanuatu this week will compete for spots in this year’s Youth Olympic Games in Argentina.

The Melanesian Athletics Championship will begin today in Port Vila and conclude on Friday.

Solomon Islands will be represented by a total of nine athletes were five of them are all under-18 representatives.

The competition for the under-18 category of the Melanesian Championship serves a qualifier for the Youth Olympic Games due to take place in Argentina in October.

The five youth reps are sprinters Esther Haga and Ronward Hinarua; middle distance runner Esther Vilivata and long distance runners Rickson Roremae and Peterson Bako Junior.

The five youngsters left with the rest of the Solomon Islands athletics team members on Monday which also includes four others namely Sharon Firisua, Diane Matekali, Jimmy Kumuhula and Ben Sale.

Kumuhula and Sale are also youth participants but their age does not fall below under-18 and therefore rules them out of the YOG qualifiers.

The duo will instead compete in the open category.

President of Athletic Solomons James Iroga said the team is dominated by youths.

“The idea is to groom them for future international competitions and so as participate in the qualifiers for the YOG.

“We are focusing on providing international experience to promising new athletes whom we are targeting for next year’s Pacific Games in Samoa.

“Looking towards Samoa we have to identify the weaknesses in our squad and target athletes who can strengthen our team in those areas,” the former national decathlon rep told SunSPORTS last week.

The team will return on Thursday May 15.

The bi-annual competition involves athletes from countries in the Melanesian region including Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Norfolk Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Islanders finalise team for HHH Man Up Challenge

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

ISLANDERS Brothers Rugby Club has finalised its team for the Henderson Hammer Heads (HHH) Man Up Challenge.

A total of 33 players were named after their training session yesterday evening.

The 33 players comprise 20 forwards and 13 backline players.

Team Manager Derek Pongi said they are ready to take part in the challenge.

“We are ready to play and really look forward to the first match.”

The final list will be submitted to the organisers this evening, according to Pongi.

Pongi also confirmed veteran rugby player Keith Namona as the head coach.

Meanwhile, the HHH Man Up Challenge will begin this Saturday.

Another three teams apart from Islanders are taking part.

They are hosts HHH, Diesel and TIA Warriors.

Matches will be held at DC Park, Henderson.

Kicking off the tournament this Saturday 1.30pm is Islanders taking on the hosts.

The second match will be at 4pm between TIA Warriors and Diesel wrapping up round one.

Fletcher Kwaimani Joint Venutre Group is the sponsor of the 2018 HHH Man Up Challenge.

See Islanders final squad below:

Forwards:.

  1. Bonnie Pugeva
  2. Samuel Suifasia Jr
  3. Adilla Dolaiano
  4. Greg Sautahea
  5. Dazward Kaipua
  6. Johnston Tautai
  7. Benjamin Talu

8.Ronny Dausabea

  1. Chris Tema
  2. Fraser Manau
  3. Moxy Manau

12.Axl Moapa

  1. John Tomato
  2. Jim Puia
  3. Apheus Kupenga
  4. A. Rukia
  5. Harris Giusaga

18 Derrick Nasiu

  1. Shatler Saukiu
  2. Frazer Hou

Backline

  1. Costello Tuitupu
  2. Andrew Tema
  3. Clive Saueha
  4. Ben Puia
  5. Monty Tekobi
  6. Gary Kaisangage
  7. Aubrey Puia
  8. Floyd Tuhenua
  9. Victor Saueha
  10. Mike Tuhaika
  11. Deni
  12. Kian Sauika
  13. Ashley M

Coach: Keith Namona

Manager: Derek Pongi

Malaita schools disqualified

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By Taromane Martin

THE Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) will send over the formal letters to disqualify Auki and Kilusakwalo Community High Schools on Friday 11th May.

Both Malaita Provincial High Schools were recently disqualified from this year’s Credit Corporation High School 7s competition after they were found guilty of breaching competition regulations.

SIRUF Chief Executive Officer Mr Gerald Oiaka told SunSPORTS on Tuesday that their office had already notified Malaita Rugby Union Association (MRUA) President Mr Martin Oto regarding the matter.

“Formal letter will be sent this week. Both schools fielded in non-students during the Credit Corporation High School 7s competition,” Mr Oiaka said.

“They were good players but the problem was that they were not students. Some of them had been out of the education system for quite some time.

“If the players who came with the two schools for the competition were enrolled in the other schools around Auki it would have been alright for them to take part.

“We’ve already notified the MRUA President and both schools regarding the disqualification and are calling on the school to return the trophy to SIRUF,” he adds.

The official decision on the matter whether to penalize both schools according to Mr Oiaka will be made later but the formal letter for the disqualification of both teams will be sent on Friday.

Meanwhile, Selco 1 Stormers were crowned the new Credit Corporation High School 7s champions after winning the rematch for the semi and grand final matches against White River Community High School at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium last Saturday.

Regional basketball boss here next week

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

A high rank official from the regional basketball governing body will arrive in Honiara next week.

The official, David Crocker who is the Regional Director for Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) Oceania will be here to meet with members of the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) interim executive.

During the meeting, Crocker will help SIBF re-establish itself as a credible sporting organisation and also aid them to work on moving their development aspirations forward.

SIBF interim General Secretary Uriel Matanani told SunSPORTS yesterday that the planned visit by Crocker is crucial.

“During the visit, we will discuss important matters pertaining to moving basketball forward in Solomon Islands,” he said.

SunSPORTS understand that the national basketball governing body is currently operating under an interim committee since December last year upon a request by the FIBA Oceania.

This follows the ousting of former president Brian Pongotapu and his executive last November requesting them to step aside and let an interim committee take over or else face suspensions.

Over the past five months, FIBA Oceania has been working closely with the interim committee to revitalise SIBF.

According to Matanani, an election for the new SIBF office bearers will also be held during the one-day visit of the regional director.

School league to be competitive this year, says Temoa

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BY ROMULUS HUTA

THE 2018 Samlimsan School Hockey League will be a competitive one, according to Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) Development Officer Allen Temoa.

Temoa made the remarks after watching how the first two matches of the 2018 season rolled out yesterday at the King George Sixth Cricket Pitch in Honiara.

Temoa explained that the two matches played during the opening day displayed competitive intensities and admitted coming out satisfied by the end of the day.

The two opening matches featured King George Sixth School and Don Bosco taking on each other across both the girls and boys divisions.

King George came out victorious recording a 2-1 win in the girls division and another 3-2 winning margin in the boys’ match.

“Don Bosco improved a lot in their matches today (8th May).

“They managed to hold KGVI in the first half of the boys’ match but the second half turned out unfortunate for them and they lost it.

“Of course I’m pretty satisfied with how the first matches turned out. Supporters and fans all came out cheering for their teams.

“I think this is positive sign going forward,” Temoa expressed.

The school hockey league continues today (9th May)

Big win for Koloale

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Elliot Ragomo

Marist unties tough Real Kakamora side

By Taromane Martin

Elliot Ragomo of Marist Futsal Club controls the ball against Real Kakamora. Marist Fc beat Real Kakamora Fc 4-2 (photo by Danny Kakadi).

KOLOALE futsal team posted a huge win in the 2018 Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) national futsal League yesterday hammering Henderson Eels 14-1 at the Multipurpose Hall yesterday.

Following their 9-2 loss to competition leaders Futsal Solympics, Tuesday last week, the Victor Waia Eels side fell apart in the first half, Albert Wetney, Lenson Bisili both finding the target to grab a comfortable lead.

Things fell apart again in the second half, Albert Wetney too slippery for the Eels defence as the Advanced Technology-sponsored side suffered yet again, another harrowing defeat.

“So far I’m pleased with the team’s progress. The boys I think have learnt a lot from our two matches we lost,” Koloale Team Captain Lenson Bisili told SunSPORTS after their win.

“I would like to thank all the boys for their hard work and team effort today. However, our transition during games is still a problem for us.

“It will need some polishing and every time we are working on improving it,” Bisili said.

Yesterday’s huge win over Henderson Eels FC sees Koloale FC with nine points after five matches played while Eels are yet to collect a single point.

Meanwhile, Marist futsal team continued their winning streak undoing a determined Real Kakamora side 4-2 yesterday.

Steven Toata and Braddley S put Real Kakamora FC back in the game after Alvin Ray put Marist in front with a ferocious strike.

Captain Elliot Ragomo doubled the lead for Marist and added their fourth before Ray hammered the final nail to seal their fourth win in the competition.

2017 Wantok Futsal Cup champions G-Camp FC also bagged their fourth win yesterday after stealing a 6-5 win from KOSSA FC in a nail biting match.

G-Camp had to fight back from two goals down for the victory which sees them in second place with 12 points after five matches.

Charlie Otainao found the back of the net twice for KOSSA in the first half to lead 2-0 at the break but saw Eddie Huniehu responding twice in the second half to level the scores.

Huniehu grabbed the lead for G-Camp two minutes later but saw Junior Kasute’e tying the scores for KOSSA.

A goal each from Charles Kalola and Otainoa for KOSSA followed suit to keep their search for a second win alive but saw Wilson Taloga and Huniehu adding three more goals to steal the win.

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