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Monday 21 November 2016
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Tuesday 1 November 2016
EXEPTIONAL WEDDING AT HERITAGE PARK HOTEL
Exceptional wedding at HERITAGE PARK HOTEL....
HERITAGE
PARK HOTEL hosted a unique wedding ceremony on the 1st
of November 2016 for Australian Couple, Adam Steven Frew and wife Briohny Erin
Cook from cairns Australia.
The
fascinated couple tied the knot at the Hotel’s Splash Bar accompanied by
daughter Ruby Frew, after they had signed the marriage certificate at the
Honiara’s Magistrate court upon arrival early in the morning on board P&O
Australia operated Tourist boat, Pacific Eden.
They travelled to Honiara on the cruise ship via
PNG and are amazed at the welcoming culture and friendly atmosphere in the
tropical Solomon Islands.
The bride said that their first plan was to organize
their wedding on the grand Cruiser.
However, googling for Hotels and Resorts in
Honiara during the cruise directed them to the Hotel’s website
(www.heritageparkhotel.com.sb).
They had wanted
to begin their honeymoon in a unique and different setting, so they changed
their plan for a magnificent wedding at a world class hospitality provider in
an idealistic tropical setting.
She said, what impressed her at first glimpse is
the picture of the Splash Bar’s Poolside and while at the Hotel, prior to
exchanging wows with the groom, she was satisfied that the real life scene
confirms the pictures on the website.
Not only is that but the couple are more
satisfied that they had chosen the best hotel in the capital with pleasant
atmosphere. The bridal procession was graced
by Panpipe Music, young escorts in traditional costumes, local Hotel attendants
and aides from the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB).
The
intrigued couple who fulfilled their plan and begin a new journey in their life
in the Tropical Island Country said that Solomon Islands is truly a happy isle.
“Solomon Islands is one of the friendliest places we’ve been to,” Mr Frew said.
“Just like the picture, the weather is perfect,”
the bride said. I like the heat, a
perfect place to be,” the groom added.
Briohny said, the happy isle is incredible and
they were blown away by the culture and friendliness they discovered in Honiara.
She said, they are informing their families and
friends in Australia and New Zealand about their Tropical wedding, on Social
Media.
The “one of a kind” wedding ceremony was
conducted by United Church Minister Reverend Willie Maezama. Reverend Maezama who
owned a rest house in Honiara is a keen promoter of Tourism in the country.
He upholds that the advantage of conducting
marriage outside the church is the freedom of meeting the tourists to assist
them in their new experiences as well as helping them to be more aware of the
happy isle.
He suggested the government have to be lenient
and amend the existing applicable law to allow other avenues for the hosting of
Marriages.
Wednesday 5 October 2016
Australian Based Miss Solomon 2016 Contestant reply to criticism
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Sara Cave.... Miss Solomon 2016 Contestant |
Miss
Solomon Contestant reply to criticism:
Miss Solomon Islands 2016 Pageant contestant Sara Cave accepted critics opinion that she should not be qualified to compete in the up-coming event because she is without a Solomon Islands passport.
Ms Cave whose mother is part Malaita and
Western province and father from Australia said that Solomon Islands is where
her people are and that she know the real struggle at home.
She said she hopes that those who criticize her
will come to understand her more as a person in the Queen pageant. She maintains that Criticism will never
discourage her from pursuing her dreams.
“Everyone
is entitled to their own opinion. However, I would just like just like everyone
to acknowledge that I come to Solomons every chance that I get and I was born
here,” she said.
“As soon as I arrive, I am normally on a ship
straight back to my village whether that be in west or Malaita. My people know
who I am and I know who they are. Because of this I know who I am as a Solomon
Islander and the Criticisms don’t phase me,” she affirmed.
Ms cave explained that she was born at the
National Referral Hospital in Honiara and later went over to Australia for
schooling and was fortunate enough to have her mother as role model.
“I hope that I can inspire young women like my
mother inspire me. Because of this lesson I have been fortunate enough to
achieve what I have at such a young age, from studying engineering to been
published a book,” she said.
She said that she was so honoured to be given
the opportunity contest for the Miss Solomon Islands and see it as a chance to
inspire girls to achieve their dreams and be the Voice of a change in the
country.
“Something I learnt from this life is success
comes through hard work. Although I am still a student, I have applied this
lesson to all areas pf my life,” she continued.
“Once I had to paddle five hours up the Island
of Rendova just to deliver a message. I’ve been on three hour truck rides to
get to my village in Malaita in the pouring rain where the only to keep me dry
was a tarp. I think those who criticize me as a contestant don’t understand me
as a person and will be quick to Judge,” Ms cave said.
Sunday 2 October 2016
MI TINGIM
Government and Non-Government Programs may have
been implemented with the aim to help address Youth Unemployment in the
country. However a lot of young people after being dropped out of school are not
sure of what to do and many of them are still seeking employment.
What do
you think responsible leaders should do to help this dynamic group?
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Becky Maetia (Mt Horeb)
Give more powers to Solomon Islanders so that
local can have their own businesses. There are certain businesses that should not be
given to foreigners.
Thursday 29 September 2016
Miss Solomon Islands Queen Pageant 2016
MISS SOLOMON
PAGEANT CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
SIX
contestants are selected to compete in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Queen
Pageant, advocating the theme “Women the Pillars of Society – Past, Present and
Future”.
They
are Falu Alatala, Zinnia Leamana, Camilla Grossmith, Elizabeth Makini, Ruthina
Koroa and Sara Cave.
They
were selected out of 11 entrants after an interview last week.
Director
of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia said she is happy with the selection and very
proud of the girls. She also thanks Coral Sea for being the platinum sponsor
for this year.
“We
had an interview last week, it was very tough, and so we had to drop some
girls," She said.
So
we have the six best ones.”
Five
of the contestant spoke to the media yesterday while an internationally based
contestant, Sara, will join them next week.
“We
will be starting the rehearsal for cut walk and charity visits. The sixth
contestant will joined them on Monday or Tuesday.
“I
think this year is going to be very tough compared to the previous years, all
the girls are highly educated and very confident, and looking forward to a very
tough competition. She said, Solomon Host is looking forward to get the best
girl to represent the country at the miss South Pacific Pageant in Samoa.
Ms
Konofilia said it will be easier to organise a smaller group and will be great
to have the crowning at the Coral Sea resort, which is now gaining popularity.
The
contestants said that involving in the event means a lot to them as the first
time experience will help them in life and also to advocate for gender
equality.
The
contestants said that the show is important to enhance confidence, self-esteem
and to empower young women and also to be an inspiration to other girls.
Ms
Konofilia said, “A lot of people already asking about the crowing and I’m
really optimistic it’s going to be a great event for this year.”
Coral
Seas Food and Beverage Manager Steve Cameron said, “I think it will be a really
good show, I wish them every success, we are proud to have it. We are a new
venture for Solomon Islands and Honiara and I think it’s a really good thing to
do for the local community and local women as I said we employ a lot of women
here.”
Coral
Sea Resort and Casino sealed the agreement with organizer, Solomon Host on
Wednesday.
The
pageant will be from October 27 – 29, 2016, and the winner will represent the
country in the Miss South Pacific Pageant on November in Samoa.
Elizabeth Makini in a press conference Tuesday 27th September 2016 |
Camilla Grossmith |
Ruthina Koroa |
Falu Alatala |
Zinnia Leamana |
Miss Solomon Islands Queen Pageant 2016
MISS SOLOMON
PAGEANT CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
SIX
contestants are selected to compete in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Queen
Pageant, advocating the theme “Women the Pillars of Society – Past, Present and
Future”.
They
are Falu Alatala, Zinnia Leamana, Camilla Grossmith, Elizabeth Makini, Ruthina
Koroa and Sara Cave.
They
were selected out of 11 entrants after an interview last week.
Director
of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia said she is happy with the selection and very
proud of the girls. She also thanks Coral Sea for being the platinum sponsor
for this year.
“We
had an interview last week, it was very tough, and so we had to drop some
girls," She said.
So
we have the six best ones.”
Five
of the contestant spoke to the media yesterday while an internationally based
contestant, Sara, will join them next week.
“We
will be starting the rehearsal for cut walk and charity visits. The sixth
contestant will joined them on Monday or Tuesday.
“I
think this year is going to be very tough compared to the previous years, all
the girls are highly educated and very confident, and looking forward to a very
tough competition. She said, Solomon Host is looking forward to get the best
girl to represent the country at the miss South Pacific Pageant in Samoa.
Ms
Konofilia said it will be easier to organise a smaller group and will be great
to have the crowning at the Coral Sea resort, which is now gaining popularity.
The
contestants said that involving in the event means a lot to them as the first
time experience will help them in life and also to advocate for gender
equality.
The
contestants said that the show is important to enhance confidence, self-esteem
and to empower young women and also to be an inspiration to other girls.
Ms
Konofilia said, “A lot of people already asking about the crowing and I’m
really optimistic it’s going to be a great event for this year.”
Coral
Seas Food and Beverage Manager Steve Cameron said, “I think it will be a really
good show, I wish them every success, we are proud to have it. We are a new
venture for Solomon Islands and Honiara and I think it’s a really good thing to
do for the local community and local women as I said we employ a lot of women
here.”
Coral
Sea Resort and Casino sealed the agreement with organizer, Solomon Host on
Wednesday.
The
pageant will be from October 27 – 29, 2016, and the winner will represent the
country in the Miss South Pacific Pageant on November in Samoa.
Elizabeth Makini in a press conference Tuesday 27th September 2016 |
Camilla Grossmith |
Ruthina Koroa |
Falu Alatala |
Zinnia Leamana |
Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2016
Left- Falu Alatala, Zinnia Leamana, Steve Cameron Food and Beverage Manager Coral Sea Resort, Elizabeth Makini, Ruthina Koroa and Carmilla Grossmith.
MISS SOLOMON
PAGEANT 2016 CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
SIX
contestants are selected to compete in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Queen
Pageant, advocating the theme “Women the Pillars of Society – Past, Present and
Future”.
They
are Falu Alatala, Zinnia Leamana, Camilla Grossmith, Elizabeth Makini, Ruthina
Koroa and Sara Cave.
They
were selected out of 11 entrants after an interview last week.
Director
of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia said she is happy with the selection and very
proud of the girls. She also thanks Coral Sea for being the platinum sponsor
for this year.
“We
had an interview last week, it was very tough, and so we had to drop some
girls," She said.
So
we have the six best ones.”
Five
of the contestant spoke to the media yesterday while an internationally based
contestant, Sara, will join them next week.
“We
will be starting the rehearsal for cut walk and charity visits. The sixth
contestant will joined them on Monday or Tuesday.
“I
think this year is going to be very tough compared to the previous years, all
the girls are highly educated and very confident, and looking forward to a very
tough competition. She said, Solomon Host is looking forward to get the best
girl to represent the country at the miss South Pacific Pageant in Samoa.
Ms
Konofilia said it will be easier to organise a smaller group and will be great
to have the crowning at the Coral Sea resort, which is now gaining popularity.
The
contestants said that involving in the event means a lot to them as the first
time experience will help them in life and also to advocate for gender
equality.
The
contestants said that the show is important to enhance confidence, self-esteem
and to empower young women and also to be an inspiration to other girls.
Ms
Konofilia said, “A lot of people already asking about the crowing and I’m
really optimistic it’s going to be a great event for this year.”
Coral
Seas Food and Beverage Manager Steve Cameron said, “I think it will be a really
good show, I wish them every success, we are proud to have it. We are a new
venture for Solomon Islands and Honiara and I think it’s a really good thing to
do for the local community and local women as I said we employ a lot of women
here.”
Coral
Sea Resort and Casino sealed the agreement with organizer, Solomon Host on
Wednesday.
The
pageant will be from October 27 – 29, 2016, and the winner will represent the
country in the Miss South Pacific Pageant on November in Samoa.
Honiara Senior High School Annual Cultural Show 2016
HONIARA SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL CULTURAL SHOW
19
CULTURAL dancing groups graced the second Honiara Senior High school Annual
Cultural Show this week at the school hall.
Deputy
Principal of Honiara Senior High School John Iromea said that the two days’
cultural show on Tuesday and Wednesday goes hand in hand with the school sports
tournament which has began on Thursday, and will end on Saturday.
He
explains, rather than sending request directly to parents and guardians, the
school also uses the event to raise funds to meet provincial groupings’ end
year comradeships.
Ethnic
groupings showcasing their identity through Dances and Display are Kudaiasi
,Kakaboa, Ma’asina, Manuitolo, Dodore, Manui Asi, Kwaio boys and MOI Dancers
from Malaita province, Bilikiki from western province, Avaiki from Renbel
province, Tiare Tonga Dancers from Tikopia Temotu Province, Gerusa from central
Islands province, Temaiuri Gilbert Tamure group, Finua from Makira Ulawa,
Lauru/Kuvojo from Choiseul, Lisa Dila from Isabel Province and Mauri from the
Guadalcanal province.
Iromea
said that he believes in the integration of culture with the school curriculum
of the Solomon Islands to allow space for students to continue involving in
outdoor activities and maintain their cultural backgrounds.
“I
believe that when they show casing their cultural identity, people came to
respect and understand each other,” he pointed out. “Without culture we will
not exist.”
The
theme of the event is “Empowering students culturally through education”.
He
said the school is making use of Students talents and knowledge about their
culture to promote peace, unity and at the same time raise fund to facilitate
their involvement in social activities.
Iromea
upholds that the students are passionate about the annual cultural event,
maintaining that it provides the avenue to sustain culture through education.
Meanwhile,
Head Boy and also the leader of Avaiki Students Cultural Group, Waren
Pugemoana, said the event is not only a cultural day but an opportunity for
students to recognise the importance of highlighting and keeping artistic
identity of their origins alive.
He
said local cultures integrated into education and democracy can be an unifying
factor as young ethnic groups not only showcase their cultures but also
appreciate their uniqueness.
The
first school cultural event was held last year during the one-week break.
Wednesday 28 September 2016
MISS SOLOMON
PAGEANT CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
SIX
contestants are selected to compete in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Queen
Pageant, advocating the theme “Women the Pillars of Society – Past, Present and
Future”.
They
are Falu Alatala, Zinnia Leamana, Camilla Grossmith, Elizabeth Makini, Ruthina
Koroa and Sara Cave.
They
were selected out of 11 entrants after an interview last week.
Director
of Solomon Hosts, Joyce Konofilia said she is happy with the selection and very
proud of the girls. She also thanks Coral Sea for being the platinum sponsor
for this year.
“We
had an interview last week, it was very tough, and so we had to drop some
girls. We have the six best ones.”
Five
of the contestant spoke to media yesterday while an internationally based contestant,
Sara will joined them next week.
“We
will be starting the rehearsal for cut walk and charity visits. The sixth
contestant will joined them on Monday or Tuesday.
“I
think this year is going to be very tough compared to the previous years, all
the girls are highly educated and very confident and looking forward to a very
tough competition, also to get the best girl to go to miss South Pacific.”
Ms
Konofilia said it will be easier to organise a smaller group and will be great
to have the crowning at the Coral Sea resort, which is now gaining popularity.
The
contestants said that involving in the event means a lot to them as the first
time experience will help them in life and also to advocate for gender
equality.
The
contestants said that the show is important to enhance confidence, self-esteem
and to empower young women and also to be an inspiration to other girls.
Ms
Konofilia said, “A lot of people already asking about the crowing and I’m
really optimistic it’s going to be a great event for this year.”
Coral
Seas Food and Beverage Manager Steve Cameron said, “I think it will be a really
good show, I wish them every success, we are proud to have it. We are a new
venture for Solomon Islands and Honiara and I think it’s a really good thing to
do for the local community and local women as I said we employ a lot of women
here.”
Coral
Sea Resort and Casino sealed the agreement with organiser Solomon Hosts on
Wednesday.
The
pageant will be from October 27 – 29, 2016, and the winner will represent the
country in the Miss Pacific Pageant on November in Samoa.
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Recruiting season for New Zealand RSE Scheme begins
HUNDREDS jammed the foreign Affairs ministry office
this week as another recruiting season of the Recognized Seasonal Employer
(RSE) for New Zealand begins.
Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) said an employer from
New Zealand is in Honiara since last week to recruit new seasonal workers for
the season.
LMU said, the scheme is demand driven and the employer
only recruited 60 people to fill 60 spots available.
The employer is in the country to also meet
current employees with good track record in the RSE Scheme;
The good news for interested people is that the
employer may include new workers, if interview results show favourable
outcomes.
LMU said, agents and employers are expected to
start recruiting for the new season, however amount of workers needed depends
on the demand.
"Number of workers employed keeps
increasing; overall, we have good record with both Australia and New
Zealand" LMU said.
564 Locals
were recruited under the RSE scheme during the last 12 month season from
September 2015 to September 2016.
LMU said, that 70 local RSE workers are yet to
return to Solomon Islands before the season lapse.
The RSE scheme was introduced by the NZ
government in 2007 to meet labour demands for horticulture and viticulture industries in New Zealand.
LMU said Vanuatu and Fiji are now included in
a new pilot program in Carpentry and Fisheries. Solomon Islands will be
considered for the trades after assessment, depending on demand.
"Employers
are required to pay for half of their employees' international air fare, and
ensure that workers have access to suitable accommodation, medical insurance,
translation, access to religious and cultural activities, food and health
services," ILO said.
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Outgoing
Nursing Students want their Grant
2016 outgoing nursing students' appeals to the
Management of Solomon Islands National University to explain to them why they
are not receiving $10k practicum allowance.
Year three nursing students told the paper that
they now spent a week in the dormitory doing nothing while they should be out
engaging in practical learning.
"A Student should at least get $10k for
practical allowance, but was not given" year three nursing students said.
The students claimed that there's no
clarification on the accommodation refunds from SINU hostels. They said students
are entitled to equal share on accommodation allowances while in the field.
Year three nursing students of this year is the
last group sponsored under the ministry of Health. The responsibility has been
shifted to the National Training Unit in the Ministry of Education.
Director of Nursing Michael Larui said the full
sponsored package for the Students is more than $2million.
He said, the fund covered student's allowances
during the study period and the tuition which has been payed to the school
account. The payment for tuition also includes the allowances for practicum.
"We have already raised the payment for the
remaining tuition," he said.
"Whatever that will be given to students is SINU's
responsibility."
"Good for SINU to explain to the students.
If there are any differences in calculation then they should be informed."
He said, students also claimed that amount
allocated to them this year is less than what has been allocated for previous
students.
However, source from the SINU management
reported that the payment of allowances is under process.
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