𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗫𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔

Catching a lot of fellow Solomon Islanders attention was the news of a local Solomon Islands boxer, Lemuel Silisia fighting in an actual ranked boxing match in Australia. 

Lemuel Silisia who is actually an upcoming Solomon Islands boxer in the Solomon Islands fought against an opponent who is much heavier than him and has much experience compared to him.

However, young and energetic Silisia took the whole fight on and sustained no injury but in fact gained the crowd's approval as a brilliant fighter indeed.

The Solomon Islands community of farm and factory workers took time to go in numbers and supported Lemuel Silisia as he danced with Solomon flair in the intense fight.

Despite of being in Australia under work visa, Lemuel Silisia also made his free times count by training boxing under the One2boxing club and impressed his fellow coaches.

While many fellow Solomon Islanders were appreciative of Mr. Silisia's outstanding achievement, few took the time to negatively criticise young Silisia and even went as far as questioning why the national anthem of Solomon Islands was also played too.

In a social media post by Lemuel Silisia, the young soft spoken Kwara'ae lad replied generally to few who negatively mis-understood his inclusion in the sport and why the use of the Solomon Islands national anthem.

"I have read few people negatively criticise me from my fight even to the fact that I was there singing the national anthem.

I am here for work and that is my priority, the match I competed in is a blessing and I am blessed to fight against someone who trains properly in a much better professional setting than I am.

I have never came here as part of a sport trip or sent by the boxing federation but when I am at that level and the tournament organisers see it fit to play the national anthem, obviously I am representing my country.

I am not afraid because it is my national anthem. It is our pride." Mr. Silisia emotionally stated.
Meanwhile, fellow seasonal workers who were there supporting young Silisia were full of praise for the fellow Solomon Islander.

"It is an outstanding match. Silisia really took the fight head on despite the opponent much heavier.
We thoroughly enjoyed it and we totally understand that Lemuel is busy working but found time to also prepare himself for this fight.

It is incredible and we appreciate this from our fellow Solomon Islands brother." One out of many of the Solomon Islands seasonal worker watching live uttered.

The soft spoken Solomon Islands lad again shares his gratitude to all the positive comments and love shared by many fellow Solomon Islanders on social media and also in those who were there supporting him.

"I have no words to thank you all enough. I am blessed and despite being here to work as my priority, I also had the opportunity to fight.

Its not every day a local individual like me is given these opportunities but it is due to God's grace and mercy.

Thank you everyone who supported me both the coaching team here and also every Solomon Islanders out there.

To God be the glory" Lemuel Silisia stated.

SOLOMON ISLANDS ARTISTIC FUTSAL PLAYER RETURNS TO THE GAME.

Jack Wetney looking to execute a blind pass.

The futsal loving country of Solomon Islands has seen a lot of many talented futsal players flying the national colors in the national futsal team, Kurukuru but have never seen any player who is quite skilful and confident as Jack Wetney.

The former Solomon Islands international is regarded as the most sensational skilful futsal player and on numerous occasions showed the Pacific his talent on the outdoor football as well. Jack Wetney is one of the pioneers of futsal in Solomon Islands and his return to the game is a great news for Solomon Islands futsal.

The former Kurukuru player is currently a member of the Mountain Majik futsal club in the New South Wales Futsal Premier league. The NSW Futsal premier league club is already amazed by Jack’s performance and grow in confidence with a special player like Jack Wetney.  

Mr. Wetney who recently disappeared from the face of Solomon Islands futsal has resurfaced but with a surprise return, joining one of the fastest growing clubs in NSW.  In an interview with the Solomon Islands former futsal international, Jack Wetney shares some of his story of his return with so much emotion and confidence.

You have been missing in the futsal scene for Solomon Islands recently. What made you took the vacation from futsal?

I decided to take a break from futsal mainly because of a family commitment. I have a son and therefore, I got big responsibilities as a father to be a good role model to my son and my family. I took some time to stay focus on helping my family and also there was no other big futsal competition that interested me here other than this current one I am playing in.

What inspired you to return back to the game of Futsal?

Well, honestly it was a pure reflection on my career that really motivated me to come back. I had a long break and I stumble across a lot of clips online of myself playing futsal and I just can’t stay out of it. I want to come back and show what I got. The other reason that I returned is because of my former coach here in Australia continuously encouraging me to return and therefore, it motivated me more and then there’s my family. I honestly wouldn’t be doing this if my family wasn’t supporting me enough.

What are your goals in futsal as a former international returning to the game?

I want to play well, play smart and get back to top fitness again. My eventual goal is to make it back into the Kurukuru team. I love the team, I love the game and I definitely love Solomon Islands. Apart from this goal, I think another goal is to be healthy and stay fit because I am a role model to my son.

Jack Wetney nutmegs his opponent.

How supportive is your family regarding your involvement again in futsal?

My small family is my everything. I am here playing again because of both my love and my beautiful son, Jaja From day one, they’ve supported me all through.

How are you coping with the level of futsal in the league you’re currently playing?

Futsal is my game, I played it since my youngest days and the confidence to play this game at any level is in me. However, I just need to pull a little fitness back and it should bring me to where I wanted to be but at the moment, I find it quite good. I enjoyed it and I loved an opportunity to show some of my skills again.

What is your encouragement for young upcoming futsal players?

Futsal is an awesome game, it involves a lot of values and creativity. It definitely will help any individual who plays it. However, the right attitude and right mentality will able anyone to go far in the game. First things first are organising your priorities first because many of us learned this the hard way. God must always come first and then education and followed by futsal. To have this priority right is the first step and then the important one is to keep training and have a goal to achieve.

The Solomon Islands former Kurukuru player is currently based in Australia and his return to futsal has not only loved by his supporters back in Solomon Islands but also in Australia. Mr. Wetney who along with Solomon Islands Kurukuru captain, Elliot Ragomo, both started their futsal careers in Australia at Dural Baptist center.

Solomon Islands futsal team Kurukuru are currently the Oceania reigning champions and thanks to the pioneers of futsal in Solomon Islands such as Elliot Ragomo, Lenson Bisili and Jack Wetney to name a few have contributed to this status in the past years.

AUMAE DELIVERS HENDERSON EELS TIMELY HELP TO GB UNITED FC.

Clifton Aumae center represented Henderson Eels in handing over.

The TSL latest new addition, Henderson Eels wasted no time in supporting a local club in Auki, GB United Football club with some football equipment. Henderson Club owner, Hudson Wakio decided to help the local Auki club as part of giving back to the community set up he has always desired.

Henderson Eels representative who took all the football equipment to the club is also a former GB United Football club player, Clifton Aumae. The Henderson Eels player now is also a Solomon Islands international footballer after a mesmerizing performance in the Solomon Cup earlier this year. The footballer represented his new club, Henderson Eels to deliver all the football equipment to his home club, GB United Football club over the weekend. Henderson Eels through Clifton Aumae and Andrew Rarangia supported both GB United FC and Rarasu FC through providing them with football equipment. 

GB United FC is a local club competing in the Auki Football league and currently leading the league with only one win away from securing the champion’s title. The club might be unknown to many Solomon Islanders but two of their players are household names now to the Solomon Islands. James Naka and Clifton Aumae are products of this local club and they are now the big names in Solomon Islands football. In an interview with Clifton Aumae, the humble footballer expressed his appreciation towards Henderson Eels support.

“Well for me, it is a dream come true. I had always wanted these supports but we do not have it back then. As a senior player in this local club, over a couple of years, the only support we have is from DFAT Australia through Live & learn Solomon Islands and RAMSI through their farewell sports grant. Henderson Eels support now is timely and all the boys really appreciated, there are no words to say how thankful we are.” said Mr. Aumae.

The timely support by Henderson Eels not only motivated Clifton Aumae but also his boys to be determined to achieve the same fate as James Naka and Clifton Aumae have both achieved. The history also showed that veteran players like Wilson Maelaua, Sam Ata, Eddie Kasute’e, Jacob Moli, Davidson Ngwaeramo and Aote’e just to name a few all hail from this area where GB United FC is located. Solomon Islands international, Mr. Aumae also share some of his future goals especially for the local club he calls home.

Some of the kids in the football academy.

“My goal is to start a school of excellence and already we have some donations from families in the Western Australia towards the school of excellence. It is exciting times and the help from Henderson Eels is just a stepping stone for the club and me personally.” Mr. Aumae expressed.

GB United FC will go into their final game and a decider for the Auki Football league title with heads high having the equipment presented to them at the right time. Henderson Eels management and club owner are very proud to be supporting such clubs and are also setting an example to other big clubs in Honiara regarding supporting local football clubs to achieve their goals.

BAKA SOLOMON IS GAINING MORE EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSING MORE PACIFIC MUSIC TO THE WORLD.

Baka Solomon and Paeva enjoying a beautiful day in Hawaii

One of Solomon Islands leading music producer, Baka Solomon is again making his mark in the international music scene as he went on tour with Big Pati to Hawaii alongside local music sensation, Paeva as part of the SIX9TOOPRODUCTION Crew. The two Solomon Islands musicians are representing SIX9TOOPRODUCTION which is owned by Daniel Kramer and Baka Solomon is currently working with them. One of the other members of the crew which Baka Solomon and Paeva are members of is Marshall Islands upcoming musician, Zeah. Baka Solomon and Paeva are making history as first Solomon Islands musicians to go along professional music artist on a tour. 

Baka Solomon who is currently a leading music producer in the Pacific has continued to expose Solomon Islands music and Pacific music to the world by involving in such tours and other musical events in the recent weeks. The talented musician was also part of the sound crew which helps set up for the many famous bands which played in the Marshall Islands a few weeks ago.

In an interview with Baka Solomon, the music genius expressed that going out on a tour like what he doing is not only benefiting him personally through experience but also helping to expose Pacific music to the world.

“The purpose of the tour is to simply to gain more experience and expose the Pacific music to the world. I believe for the last few years, we the Pacific musicians have definitely produced a lot of amazing music and it deserves to be out in the world.” Baka Solomon said.

The Solomon Islander is continuing his music career in the Marshall Islands and has continued to produce some local hits in the radio stations in Honiara, Solomon Islands and as well as hitting some amazing ranks in the Hawaii radio music charts. It is quite inspiring to see a young Solomon Islander determined to make the most out of his skills and help promote not only Solomon Islands music but Pacific music to the world. 

One of Baka Solomon's latest creation is the rearrangement he did on Cultural Crew ft Snoop Dogg song 'Soul Survivor'. This rearrangement was quite successful that everyone liked it and even Snoop Dogg himself liked it and gave a very positive compliment towards Baka Solomon. 

Baka Solomon on his way to one of the beautiful beaches in Hawaii. 

“It is really difficult for me as a music producer because of the music industry, especially in Solomon Islands, is nothing compared to Asia, Europe or America. However, one thing that continues to motivate me is myself believing in what I can do especially when it comes to producing music. This is what keeps me going and makes the life for me easier too.” Baka Solomon expressed.

The tour has caught a lot of attention from Hawaiian local music artists and according to Baka Solomon, there have been numerous visits to him from the musicians around Hawaii already. It is understood that Baka Solomon will do the final mix-down to the famous 'Soul Survivor' song once he finishes the tour with Big Pati. 

Baka Solomon then simply concluded the interview with some words of appreciation to the people who contributed to his career and in helping him get to where he is now.

"I firstly would like to sincerely thank God almighty for his never ending love and blessing for me. I also would like to thank Daniel Kramer and the SIX9TOOPRODUCTION team for getting me on board their mission to take Pacific music to another level. In my life, the two most important people, Martin Matai and Rose Matai are my foundation and I love you both mum and dad. I am thankful to everyone who has contributed one way or the other in helping me get here." Baka Solomon emotionally stated.

The music producer also continued his words of appreciation to DJ Liamz, Ray Matai, Sean Rii and Jah boy for their continues support and encouragement. He also mentioned big wave production, torn parachute and reggae haus for their believe that three of them, Baka Solomon, Paeva and Zeah would make Pacific proud as pacific music representatives.

The soft-spoken Solomon Islander is no doubt a good example for the upcoming youths of Solomon Islands to stay positive, discipline and focus on their goals.