Solomon Islands students to reconcile with Fijian Community

Solomon Islands students to reconcile with Fijian Community

By Semi Turaga and John Follet
Wednesday 13/09/2017
Solomon Islands students Association Vice President Alphonce Botu [Photo: Facebook].

A reconciliation ceremony is being proposed with the Fijian Community in Barret Place in Vatuwaqa following allegations of unruly behaviour by Solomon Islands students living in the area in July this year.

Solomon Islands students Association Vice President Alphonce Botu says a date for the reconciliation ceremony is yet to be decided.

Former Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Assistant Special Coordinator Mataiasi Lomaloma who lives in Barret Place in Vatuwaqa had raised concerns about the situation.

An investigation outcome report by the Solomon Islands Students Association revealed that Lomaloma witnessed Solomon Island students throwing bottles at a group of Fijian boys on 22nd July this year.

The report states that students were throwing bottles because the Fijian boys attempted to rob two Solomon Island students.

It further states that the incident was settled with the Police.

The report said there was no concrete evidence to prove the involvement of Solomon Islands students as the residence where the incident took place was also shared with Vanuatu students.

It also said that the association will take appropriate action if students continue with this unruly behaviour.

The Association has also stated that majority of Solomon Islands students are doing their utmost best to complete their studies in Fiji and return to serve their country.

FEATURE NEWS
277 lives saved through free-heart surgeries at Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital
277 little hearts have been healed by 10 visiting international teams. While speaking during the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital’...
23 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Radrodro sworn-in as Minister for Education
SODELPA Leader and MP Aseri Radrodro was sworn-in as Minister for Education this morning by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State ...
33 minutes ago

Minimum wage consultation starts today
People are being encouraged to make their voices heard as the National Minimum Wage Review consultations begin today. The National Minimum Wage ...
59 minutes ago

Body of woman found near Lami foreshore identified
The body found floating near the Lami foreshore yesterday morning has been identified as a 58-year-old resident of Qauia Settlement in ...
2 hours ago

3 men to front court for allegedly defrauding a bank of $148,000
Three men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly defrauding a bank of $148,000. Police say a 55-year-old man, who was ...
3 hours ago

Man in custody after allegedly murdering his wife this morning
A man is in police custody after he allegedly murdered his wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva this morning. Police are ...
4 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Radrodro reinstated as Education Minister
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reappointed the new SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro to his previous post as Minister for ...
5 hours ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
22 days ago

National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Gareth Baber appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his plans heading into the preparations for the upcoming tournaments ...
23 days ago

TOP