The controlling body of world amateur boxing, AIBA, has confirmed six Oceania boxers, including a Solomon Islander, to represent the Oceania Boxing Confederation (OCBC) in a programme called “Road to Milan” in Italy later this year.

Flyweight (51kg) Benedict Televai of the Solomon Islands will join Light flyweight (48kg) Lui Magaiva of Papua New Guinea, bantamweight (54kg) Sinapapa Leao of Samoa, lightweight (60kg) Lacalevu Mitieli of Fiji, middleweight (75kg) Alema Vaele of American Samoa and Naruan heavyweight (91kg) Jake Ageidu for the trip to Italy for the two-week training programme in Italy.

When endorsing the Oceania reps, AIBA chairman Dr Chin Kuo Wu said the programme targeted the less developed countries in terms of training facilities, funds, high-level competitions, coaching and other technical aspects in their boxing development.

“In this regard, AIBA will cover their economy class airline tickets, full coverage during the two weeks of training camp in Assisi, Italy, coverage of hotel rooms and meals for the period of the World AIBA Boxing Championships from Aug 27-Sept 13 in Milan, and supply of Adidas boxing competition uniforms and boxing gear (gloves and head gear),” Dr Wu said.

The six boxers will be accompanied by coaches Vitale Ah Chong of Samoa and Ratu Paulisa of Fiji.

The coaches’ attendance was also endorsed by AIBA to accompany Oceania’s boxers.

The eight-man contingent from Oceania was selected by the OCBC president and current PNG Amateur Boxing Union stalwart Lohial Nuau, and forwarded to Dr Wu for his final approval.

Source: The National

Our Telekom has now extended its Breeze GSM mobile service to Malu'u, North Malaita and will be launching its Breeze GSM Mobile Service on the 29th and 30th June 2009.

To mark this occasion, Our Telekom has been offering special sales on mobile handsets, SIM cards and other accessories.

The work on mobile installation at the Malu'u IP-GSM site was carried out by a team of Telekom engineers and was successfully completed on the 4th of June 2009.

The mobile coverage tests done by the engineers produced satisfactory results with very good reception for Malu'u station, the eastern side of Malu'u - (Takewind, Raubabate, Bubutarake, Diula, Gwaidingale, Ngongora, Mathaua, Su'uboko, Ruagao, Arabia Primary, Asia and Adaua School), the Western side of Malu'u - (Gwaunataerau, A'ama, Mana'abu, Kwene, Darawara'au, Ngalifasi, Manakwai, Gwa'ako, Galali and Basakana Island), and as far as Suava Bay and Suava Bay passage.

According to the Our Telekom Chief Executive, Mr. Loyley Ngira, this development has eased the load experienced by the fixed line service and brought about better means of communication access to and from one of the populous and commercial sites of Malaita province. People there have been very grateful for the service provided.

Our Telekom remains committed to developing and improving communication access in rural Solomons using its Breeze IPGSM Network as a solution. The next site confirmed to be launched is Tingoa in RENBEL province on the 20th of July 2009.

Source: Solomon Times

The Te’ekwali Land and Resource Owners Association in Malu’u, North Malaita, have agreed to the re-opening of the hydro electrification in Malu’u.

This was confirmed by the Administrator of the Association Daniel Angisiramo after a five months period of negotiations between the Association, the Provincial and National Governments.

In a document made between the Association and the Governments, a goodwill payment was assured by the Governments to be paid.

Mr Angisiramo said although the payment is yet to be made, his Association is now allowing the source to be re-opened, as a sign of respect and honour to the Government’s assurance.

Mr. Angisiramo said, he believed that the Government will also respect the document.

He said the closure of the source from the hydro power was just a result of misunderstandings.

Mr Angisiramo is now calling on all members of the tribe and Association to respect the document because any disruptions made after the signing of this document, would be illegal.

Philip Irobeni of SIEA Malu’u said, they don't have problems with any other party.

Source: SIBC

A Solomon Islander has been selected as one of the two finalists for the Norway-Pacific Islands Scholarship Program (NPISP) which is coordinated by the East-West Center in Hawai'i.

She is Ms Tammy Tabe, who will be pursuing a Masters program in Pacific Islands Studies. The other finalist is Ms Dorah Wilson from Vanuatu who will be undertaking a Master program in Political Science.

Ms Tabe and Ms Wilson are expected to begin their studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and the East-West Center in August 2009.

The Norway-Pacific Islands Scholarship Program (NPISP), funded by the Research Council of Norway, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship that will provide funding to two finalists from Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for graduate study at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

The scholarship is part of the Pacific Alternatives: Cultural Heritage and Political Innovation in Oceania project, which is administered by the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen in Norway, and includes institutions and scholars from the U.S., Australia, Europe, and the Pacific Islands.

The NPISP is a partnership between the University of Bergen in Norway, the East-West Center, and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa to offer two competitive, merit based scholarships with funding for master's degree study in fields that are directly relevant to cultural heritage and political innovation.

Source: East-West Center

A member of the Malu’u United Football Club in North Malaita has called on the Malaita Football Association to upgrade football administration in the Province.

Fred Airau made the call after witnessing the recent National Club Championship Tournament.

Airau says he saw much difference in the standard of performances between the Provincial and Honiara based football clubs.

He says the Malaita Football administration should assist in coaching and training throughout the province.

He says while he understands the Solomon Islands Football Federation, SIFF, supports Provincial Football Associations, the help is not getting to the rural areas.

Mr Airau says the Malaita Football Association should assist rural areas develop football leagues to improve the standard of the game in the province.

Source: SIBC

By Pastor Wilfred Liligeto, SDA Youth Director

A recent visit to Bita’ama Village, North Malaita, brought some mix feeling of traditional practices for catching dolphins.

Catching dolphin in the past is a normal practice using traditional taboos for bride price initiation.

Today, it has been transformed into a business that has brought the country of the Solomon Islands in the world map, especially, those who are concerned over will be extinct animals and mammals.

The country has benefitted from its sale.

My journey that Friday (11 June 2009) was a unique one.

I never thought of encountering such experience with the people of the dolphin caller.

As I entered the netting ground, I saw more than 50 adults and children swimming in between 60 live dolphins that were caught a week earlier.

I suppose it was a normal practice for it was their traditional way of coming in contact with mammals of the sea.
Here I can sense the God-given closeness of human beings to mammals of which I have no idea.

It taught me a good understanding that man can know God through nature.

As I approach the beach, something tells me that these people need help.

I was with my friend who is also the landowner and have much to say in regard to the catching of dolphins.
I was introduced to the leader who shook my hand with delight and told me that they were waiting for a photographer.

You see, they have arranged for someone to take photos and to publish the article but he never came.

I found out later that the photographer finally arrived very late in the evening. He told this people that he would be happy to set up a tourist centre in the area for dolphin watching which I raise my eye brow with uncertainty.

May be it is too early but nothing can stop such business to be erected at this local site.

The leader was a charismatic guy who knew the traditional values and cultural practices of dolphin calling.

The catching of dolphin, especially for the tooth, has highlighted a very important role of women in the society.
Dolphin tooth were rare and it can only be obtained by catching them.

Indirectly, women become important to the society to the dolphin caller. This confirms our Melanesian traditional beliefs that women were important.

They till the ground for garden, they look after the babies, they fish and cut firewoods, they cook.

Men rely heavily on women for success and prosperity yet, today, we don’t even recognise them.

The people of the dolphin caller had taught me a good lesson that day. It was what behind the dolphin catching that counts.

What really matter is not the money, nor the tooth, but it is the value and respect given to women.

The killing in the past and the eating of the flesh was done for the whole purpose of womanhood as an important commodity in this ancient Solomon Islands society and practices.

Does modern Solomon Islanders have the same world view to women when you catch a dolphin today?

Or is it because of the money, riches and fame that dolphin are now caught. Let God be the judge.
The first catch of the dolphins some few weeks ago are rare ones. One of my colleagues was not permitted to take photos. He was not allowed because of traditional taboos.

The dolphin callers were advised that the rare dolphins should be released for safety reason.

They were told that some of the rare dolphins were sick so they were injected. I take that as rumour so I asked the leader whether the injection was true or not.

He said, no of which I asked no further questions. Curiosity for the safety of mammal in the Solomon Islands has led me to find out more.

However, it was not my business. I am just fascinated to see so many dolphins under captivity that day.

The leader then told me the story of the second catch. It was on Thursday that the name of the tribe to carry out the catch was permitted. There was no dolphin.

On Friday the name of the Mama to carry out the catch was permitted. Again, there was no catch.

On Saturday as they were approaching the area of the catch they saw a school of dolphin heading toward them.

Expert on dolphin says that if you see five dolphins above the surface of the sea, underneath you expect to see two hundred.

Whether this is true but it shows that we have been richer with so many dolphins.

They led them to the site of the slaughter but instead they lovely nurture them into the waiting net for possible sale.

My friend then told me of the important day that the Lord has given for mankind.

No wonder one can brand the second catch as the ‘dolphin Sabbath catch’ of which the leader pronounced without reservation of the truth concerning the Sabbath as the day of the Lord.

I was permitted to take pictures and loaded about more then 200 photos which are rare in comparison to dolphin sanctuary that can be seen in tourist outlet in every country of the world. It was big business.

No wonder world business people are looking at Solomon Islands, now, for more dolphins.
My simple mind says that we need to support our local industries.

Solomon Islands needs local people to carry out there God-given ability such as simple catching of dolphin to boost our economy.

I took an interview video clip of the leader.

He said that the people of Bi’itiama have entered a new era. An era that women, children and men can work together for the benefit of the community.

He wanted to see young people to benefit from the sale of the dolphin, to have schools, youth halls and churches.

He told me to write an article in the news paper for the world to see and if possible to come to Bita’ama directly, to buy their home-made product – the dolphin.

Solomon Islands Government, the name of the game is not exploitation but explanation.

How can we help this simple people to benefit directly from this untapped industry?
Long live dolphin catchers!

Source: Solomon Star

By Pastor Wilfred Liligeto, Youth Director, SDA

More than 200 young people from different Christian denomination gathered together at the Fo’ondo SSEC village in North Malaita recently to participate in a power-packed evangelistic campaign ran by the Youth director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The programme was initiated by the local congregation of the Seventh-day Adventist church in that area.

It was named ‘Elijah Project’ because of the message of Elijah that is to be repeated again but especially by the prophet Malachi.

It talks about the message of Elijah that ‘the Lord will turn the hearts of the father to the children and the heart of the children to their father.’

Morning and evening sessions were conducted to facilitate the role of youth leadership in the community.

Varieties of topics such as HIV AIDS, the effect of smoking and drinking on young people, cultural and religious practices were carried out.

Pastor Levi Hou, the district pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in that area said that the programme was a success and he was asked by the local community to run a similar program again in the near future.

On Thursday of that week, the young people spent time playing and socializing together. Parent were in full support of the programme that day.

The 8-nightly programme was the highlight.

Each night there were special items of singing and praises through drama conducted by young people.

The main subject for the ‘Elijah Project’ Programme was based on the four dimension of Biblical Stewardship.
The programme begins with Christ as the answer to all sin problems.

By the death, the life and the resurrection of Jesus sinners can have the assurance of Salvation.

Throughout the meeting the young people were reminded again that the everlasting activities of Body temple, Time and the Sabbath, Talents and spiritual gifts and possession, Tithe and offering can be practiced only if there is a love relationship between God and us.

On the last night, the famous video ‘Em wrong bilong Me’ was screened.

It was a story about a young female high school student who contracted AIDS and was mistreated by her parents. She eventually died. A lesson can be learned to avoid mistreatment for the unfortunate young people who went through such experience.

Source: Solomon Star

A prominent To'abaita leader has been elected yesterday as the Solomon Islands new Governor General designate.

He is Frank Ofagioro Kabui, who hails from Manakwai Village in North Malaita.

Mr Kabui was voted in Parliament after the fourth round of voting. Mr Kabui polled 30 votes ahead of Edmund Andressen who obtained eight votes and the out-going Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena with seven votes.

Three members of Parliament were absent from the voting. There was one spoilt vote.

Meanwhile, Mr Frank Ofagioro Kabui says he feels honoured for his election as the new Head of State.

Mr Kabui says his elections by Members of Parliament showed their confidence and believe in him that he will serve the country in his new post.

He assures Solomon Islanders that he will do his best in his new job.

Mr Kabui started work in the public service in 1975.

In 1980 he became the first Solomon Islander to take up the post of Attorney General of the country, a post he held for 14 years up to 1994.

Mr Kabui was appointed the first Chairman of the Law Reform Commission from 1994 to 1998.

He was appointed High Court Judge in 1998 and served in the position for eight years, until he retired at the age of 60 in 2006.

The government re-engaged him as Chairman of the Law Reform Commission in April 2006, a post he holds up to his election yesterday.

Both the Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua and Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare have called for support to the newly elected Governor General from members of Parliament and all Solomon Islanders.

Source: SIBC

Marist and Koloale FC will face-off in the grand final of the Telekom National Club Championship tomorrow afternoon after both teams qualified from their respective semi-final matches yesterday.

In the first semi-finals, Koloale FC made their way for the finals leaving the experienced Makuru side stunned in the hot and humid afternoon at Lawson Tama. George Lui of Makuru scored the opener in the 31st minute. In the 45th Minute of first half Solomon Islands International Henry Fa'arodo scored the equilizer. In the second half both teams held positions until the 85th minute of the game when Nicolas Muri of koloale FC scored the winning goal.

In the second semi-finals, it was almost like the finals as spectators celebrated the win for Marist FC against giants, Uncles FC. Fans showed their jubilant style of celebration as they ran into the oval to congratulate the boys in blue.

Marist in the first half scored the opener of the match from a shot outside the 18 yard box. The goal was scored by Michael Teama in the 41st minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Kidston Billy of Uncles FC scored the equalizer. The game remained one all til full time. Thirty minutes of extra time was added to the game.

Marist won the game by 4-3 in a penalty shoot out.

Source: SIFF

Ex-commander of the former Malaita Eagles Force Jimmy Rasta Lusibaea says he wants those behind the 1999-2003 ethnic unrest to face the courts instead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, T-R-C.

The T-R-C was officially launched on the twenty-ninth of April this year.

According to the 2008 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act - findings and recommendations of the Commission rests with the government of the day.

Mr Lusibaea says evidence relating to the ethnic tension should be treated fairly and testimonies of initiators of the ethnic unrest should be heard before the courts.

Speaking before the Foreign Relations Committee reviewing RAMSI, Mr Lusibaea says the Truth and Reconciliation Commission does not provide adequate protection for witnesses nor justice for victims of the ethnic tension.

He says the TRC may be fulfilling its mandate to not prosecute any testimonial evidence about the events of the ethnic unrest but it is not fair to former militants who have already been arrested and tried in court.

He says initiators of the ethnic unrest have never appeared before any court of law in the country.

He says the 'big fish' need to be arrested and should not even be considered to give testimony to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

"If RAMSI or Solomon Islands police do proper investigations to find the root case of the social unrest, then they should go through the same process which they did to others. Then they should put out the names of any persons charged with a crime, so that we give evidence in court. That person should go through the country's court system, and we will be willing to give evidence. But for me to give evidence on a person and police do not arrest the person is a waste of time."

Source: SIBC

So much has been said and described by the world on the financial crisis we are all in.

After countless lectures and readings, one of the best advices I got on how to respond to the current financial situation is:

"Live simply, be positive as today is a wonderful opportunity to make less the mistakes of yesterday! Be happy and be hopeful and look out for those around you"!!

Hope this is the optimism everyone has!!

Environnement financier d'aujourd'hui !
Automatically translated into French thanks to WorldLingo
A été indiqué et tellement décrit par le monde sur la crise financière que nous sommes tous les po.

Après des conférences et des lectures innombrables, un des meilleurs conseils que j'ai obtenus sur la façon dont répondre à la situation financière courante est :

« Vivez simplement, soit positif de même qu'est aujourd'hui une occasion merveilleuse de faire moins les erreurs d'hier ! Soyez heureux et soyez plein d'espoir et regard dehors pour ceux autour de toi " ! !

Espérez que c'est l'optimisme que chacun a ! !

¡Ambiente financiero de hoy!
Automatically translated into Spanish thanks to WorldLingo
Tanto ha sido dicho y descrito por el mundo en la crisis financiera que somos todos los pulg.

Después de conferencias y de lecturas incontables, uno de los mejores advices que conseguí en cómo responder a la situación financiera actual está:

¡“Viva simplemente, sea positivo al igual que está una oportunidad maravillosa de incurrir en menos las equivocaciones de ayer! ¡Sea feliz y sea esperanzado y mirada hacia fuera para ésos alrededor de usted "!!

¡Espere que éste sea el optimismo que cada uno tiene!!

Ambiente finanziario di oggi!
Automatically translated into Italian thanks to WorldLingo
Così tanto si è detto e descritto stato dal mondo sulla crisi che finanziaria siamo tutti i poll.

Dopo le conferenze e le letture countless, uno dei advices che migliori abbia ottenuto su come rispondere alla situazione finanziaria corrente è:

“Viva semplicemente, è positivo come oggi è un'occasione meravigliosa fare meno gli errori di ieri! Sia felice e sia promettente e sguardo fuori per quelli intorno voi "!!

Speri che questo sia l'ottimismo tutto ha!!

Finanzielles Klima von heute!
Automatically translated into German thanks to WorldLingo
Soviel ist durch die Welt auf der Finanzkrise gesagt worden und beschrieben worden, die wir alle inch sind.

Nach unzähligen Vorträgen und Messwerten ist eins der besten advices, die ich erhielt auf, wie man auf die gegenwärtige finanzielle Situation reagiert:

„Leben Sie einfach, ist positiv, wie heute eine wundervolle Gelegenheit, weniger die Fehler von gestern zu machen ist! Seien Sie glücklich und seien Sie hoffnungsvoll und Blick heraus für die um Sie "!!

Hoffen Sie, daß dieses der Optimismus ist, den jeder! hat!

Ambiente financeiro de hoje!
Automatically translated into Portuguese thanks to WorldLingo
Tanto foi dito e descrito pelo mundo na crise que financeira nós somos todos dentro.

Após lectures e leituras incontáveis, um dos mais melhores advices que eu comecei em como responder à situação financeira atual é:

“Viva simplesmente, seja positivo como é hoje uma oportunidade maravilhosa de fazer menos os erros de ontem! Seja feliz e seja esperançoso e olhar para fora para aqueles em torno de você "!!

Espere que este seja o optimism que todos tem!!

Finansiell miljö av i dag!
Automatically translated into Swedish thanks to WorldLingo
Så mycket har sagts och har beskrivits av världen på den finansiella krisen som alla vi är in.

Efter otaligt, föreläser, och läsningar, en av de bäst rådgivning som jag fick på hur man reagerar till strömlikviditetssituationen, är:

”Bo enkelt, är realiteten, som är i dag ett underbart tillfälle att göra mindre missförstår av igår! Var lycklig och var hoppfull och looken ut för de runt om dig "!!

Hoppas detta är optimismen som alla har!!

Финансовохозяйственная окружающая среда сегодня!
Automatically translated into Russian thanks to WorldLingo
So much говорит и описывает миром на финансовом кризисе, котор мы будем всеми cIn.

После бесчисленных лекций и чтений, одно из самых лучших advices, котор я получил на как ответить к в настоящее время финансовохозяйственной ситуации:

«Живите просто, будьте положительно как сегодня чудесная возможность совершить меньше ошибки вчера! Будьте счастливо и будьте hopeful и взгляды вне для тех вокруг вас "!!

Понадейтесь это будет оптимизм, котор каждое имеет!!

Financieel Milieu van vandaag!
Automatically translated into Dutch thanks to WorldLingo
Zo veel is gezegd en beschreven door de wereld op de financiële crisis wij allen in zijn.

Na talloze lezingen en lezingen, één van beste advices die ik op hoe te aan de huidige financiële situatie heb gekregen te antwoorden ben:

„Leef eenvoudig, positief is zoals vandaag een prachtige kans is om de fouten van yesterday minder te maken! Ben gelukkig en ben hoopvol en kijk uit voor die rond u "!!

Hoop dit het optimisme is iedereen! heeft!

بيرة ماليّة من اليوم!
Automatically translated into Arabic thanks to WorldLingo
قلت كثيرا يتلقّى يكون ووصفت بالعالم على الأزمة ماليّة نحن نكون كلّ [إين.].

بعد لا يحصى محاضرات وقراءات, واحدة من الإشعارات جيّدة أنا حصلت على كيف أن يستجيب إلى الحالة حاليّة ماليّة:

"عشت ببساطة, إيجابيّة بما أنّ اليوم فرصة رائعة أن يجعل أقلّ الأغلاط من بالأمس! سعيدة ومشجّعة ونظرة خارجا ل أنّ حول أنت "!!

أملت هذا التفاؤل كلّ شخص يتلقّى!!

My goal is to be the best I can be in the profession I am in.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

May my goal be echoed by one and all!!

That in being the best we aspire to be better individuals and in that the world is a better place to be in!!

Moi, moi-même et mon monde !
Automatically translated into French thanks to WorldLingo
Mon but est d'être le meilleur que je peux être dans la profession je suis po.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

Mai mon but soit fait écho par un et tous ! !

Cela en étant les meilleurs nous aspirons pour être de meilleurs individus et parce que le monde est un meilleur endroit à être dedans ! !

¡Yo, mismo y mi mundo!
Automatically translated into Spanish thanks to WorldLingo
Mi meta es ser la mejor que puedo estar en la profesión soy pulg.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

¡Mayo mi meta sea repetida por una y toda!!

¡Eso en ser los mejores aspiramos ser individuos mejores y en que el mundo es un lugar mejor a estar adentro!!

Me, io stesso ed il mio mondo!
Automatically translated into Italian thanks to WorldLingo
Il mio obiettivo è di essere il la cosa migliore che possa essere nella professione sono poll.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

Maggio il mio obiettivo è echeggiato da uno e da tutto!!

Quello in essere il la cosa migliore aspiriamo essere individui migliori ed in quanto il mondo è un posto migliore da essere dentro!!

Ich, selbst und meine Welt!
Automatically translated into German thanks to WorldLingo
Mein Ziel ist, das beste zu sein, das ich im Beruf sein kann, ich inch bin.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

Mai wird mein Ziel durch eins und alle! widergehallt!

Das, wenn sie streben wir das beste sind, bessere Einzelpersonen zu sein und dadurch, daß die Welt ein besserer Platz ist, zum innen zu sein!!

Mim, eu mesmo e meu mundo!
Automatically translated into Portuguese thanks to WorldLingo
Meu objetivo é ser o mais melhor que eu posso estar na profissão eu estou dentro.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

Maio meu objetivo seja ecoado por um e por tudo!!

Isso em ser os mais melhores nós aspire ser indivíduos melhores e que o mundo é um lugar melhor a estar dentro!!

Mig, jag själv och min värld!
Automatically translated into Swedish thanks to WorldLingo
Mitt mål är att vara det bäst mig kan vara i förmiddagen för yrke I in.

Det bäst i förmiddagdelen för familj I av, gemenskapen som jag tillhörde, landet Im en medborgare av och förmiddagen för värld I in!!

Maj mitt mål ekas av ett och alla!!

Att i att vara det bäst oss aspirera för att vara bättre individer och däri världen, är ett bättre förlägger för att vara in!!

Я себя, и мой мир!
Automatically translated into Russian thanks to WorldLingo
Моя цель должна быть самыми лучшими, котор я могу находиться в профессии я буду cIn.

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

Май моя цель была а одним и всеми!!

То в быть самыми лучшими мы aspire быть более лучшими индивидуалами и в что мир будет более лучшим местом, котор нужно быть внутри!!

Me, zelf en Mijn Wereld!
Automatically translated into Dutch thanks to WorldLingo
Mijn doel is best te zijn ik kan in het beroep zijn ik in ben.

Het beste in de familie maak ik deel uit van, de gemeenschap ik tot, land Im een burger van en de wereld behoor ik in! ben!

Mei wordt mijn doel weergalmd door één en allen!!

Dat in het zijn het beste wij betere individuen streven te zijn en in die zin dat de wereld een betere plaats om is binnen te zijn!!

ي, بنفسي وعالمي!
Automatically translated into Arabic thanks to WorldLingo
هدفي أن يكون الجيّدة أنا يستطيع كنت في المهنة أنا أكون [إين.].

The best in the family I am part of, the community I belong to, the country Im a citizen of and the world I am in!!

شهر ماي يدوّي هدفي بواحدة وكلّ!!

أنّ في يكون الجيّدة يطمح نحن أن يكون فردات جيّدة وداخل أنّ العالم مكان جيّدة أن يكون داخل!!

The people of Bita'ama in North Malaita Constituency have agreed to ban ships and motorised canoes entering the Bita'ama Harbour.

Manager of the Bita'ama Dolphins Investment company, Emmanuel Tigi, told SIBC News that the people made the decision at a gathering yesterday.

He says the company has revived a tradition and recently called hundreds of dolphins ashore.

Mr Tigi says after releasing the dolphins back to the wild, the company is currently keeping only four in the Bita'ama Harbour.

He says his company is working with the owner of Marine Mammal Centre in the Central Province to find ways to earn money from either selling dolphins to overseas aquariums or keeping them as tourist attractions.

"From yesterday, Sunday, the people have agreed to ban ships and motorised canoes from entering Bita'ama Harbour. I have already informed some authorities on Malaita that while we are keeping dolphins in the harbour ships and motorised canoes wishing to enter the harbour must seek our permission."

Source: SIBC

The management of the Malu'u United Soccer Club is using the Internet to rally support for the club which is taking part in the National Football Club Championship this week in Honiara.

Malu'u United Soccer Club is representing the North Malaita Football Association.

Team Manager Redley Solo Ramo has launched the appeal on the Internet to North Malaitans and friends living around the world to support the team in the Club Championship.

A North Malaita network, known as the To'abaita Authority for Research and Development (TARD), was formed several years ago by students studying at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji.

The network has grown to include other North Malaita Constituency students and friends studying and living other countries.

Already, there has been some positive response with a set of new uniform expected to arrive in Honiara from Fiji tomorrow for the team to use in the competition.

The network had in the past secured help from various overseas donors including AusAID and New Zealand Aid for health projects and medical equipment for the Malu'u Health Centre and medicines for clinics in the North Malaita Constituency and West Mbaelelea.

The Australian High Commission in Honiara had also funded football competitions during the Christmas period in the past two years.

Source: SIBC

A Malaita leader has expressed concern over the increasing crime rate related to the consumption of the locally brewed alcohol, "kwaso".

Vice-Chairman of the To'abaita Council of Chiefs in North Malaita Constituency, David Leliana, says the consumption of kwaso had resulted in the increase in criminal activities both in the rural areas and Honiara.

He says the increase in criminal activities such as the recent spate of stabbing in Honiara is the result of consumption of alcohol.

Mr Leliana says the To'abaita Council of Chiefs acknowledge the efforts community leaders and other law enforcing authorities in trying to deal with criminal activities.

However, he says these efforts have not been successful.

Mr Leliana says the To'abaita Council of Chiefs suggests that government come up with a law to stop alcohol in the country.

"Our view is that the 50 members of Parliament should come up with a law to ban alcohol. We call Solomon Islands as a Christian nation, but the consumption of alcohol is thriving. Human rights, children's right and women's right are affecting our society. We have ignored our cultural heritage, a system that God had given to our ancestors."

Source: SIBC