MORE INFO ABOUT MR. JEFF A RAHARI - (as written by Jeff himself - see the photo of Jeff with his baby Athena posted below)

Name: Jeff Asipara Rahari

I came to NZ quite a while back doing seventh form and then subsequently going on to Otago University. I went back home and stayed in Honiara for a good three years and then at the end of 2001, I returned to NZ again and have been here ever since.

I have a partner from Samoa (Matalena Leaupepe) and a beautiful baby girl (Athena) who is 8months old. I am currently playing for a club called STOP OUT in Wellington. All my life I have been passionate about soccer (football) and therefore did not hesitate when the Santos Football Club appeal in the Solomon Islands came up. I know the current situation back home as well as giving the younger generation an opportunity to not only develop their soccer skills but also the “behind the scene” mentality of soccer: team work, responsibility, competitiveness in a control and safe environment and of course, having fun.

I am currently running a school for disadvantaged young people. Some of the things I mainly do are mentoring, running personal development programs, behaviour management/modification and partly social work. A couple of hours a week I would normally go to mainstream school and run anger management program for young people at the school. It is an extremely difficult job but I am enjoying every aspect of it.

I wish the team an enjoyable season: Train seriously, Play competitively, and have lots of fun.

Ma'ahanua donation spend on 2 shin guards

Last Friday (25/01/008), I bought 2 shin guards to the value of $60 with Ma'ahanua's $50.00 donation. I top up his donation to get the two items.

This is one of our important needs. It is unthinkable to know that some of our players have been cutting card boxes for each game to use as shin guards. They have been able to get away with as the referees have not been doing proper checks before games.

We hope to solve this problem as James Kenihoasia has promised to buy shin guards for players this year. He is yet to do that. I have bought a few last year as well to give in Critical goal awards.

Thank you Ma'ahanua for your support.

From JAK - 28/01/008, 9 am, SI.

Santos lost one of its important players and asset

Commonly referred to as veteran player , Mr. Appollos Inasimae left this morning to Kiribati, where it is understood he will be taking up employment. News of his departure came as a shock to Management and so we were unable to get clear details about his engagement in Kiribati.

Appollos pledged to remain a non playing supporter of Santos and to assist in whatever small way possible from Kiribati.

Wish you well Appo in your career and stay in Kiribati. Pass our regards to your wife and kids.

Please stay in touch through email.

From JAK - 25/01/008, 3pm,SI.

Aloysio Ma'ahanua assist Santos with cash

Aloysio Ma'ahanua informally called into my office this morning and after some 30 minutes of chat he gave me $50.00. I had jokingly asked for assistance with soccer balls and I mentioned $50. I expect it later not today.

However before he left he gave me $50.00. I promise to buy one training soccer ball at POMA shop that costs $48. I might change my mind and buy 2 shin guards instead. Most of our players are playing without this important equipment.

Will confirm later what I spend the money on.

Thank you Mr. Ma'ahanua for your assistance on behalf of players and Management.

From JAK - 25/01/008, 2:45 pm,SI

DJ League suspended

HFA Administrator Mr. Barnabs Loloito confirmed to me yesterday that the league is suspended until further notice.

Reason - bad weather. Its true. Like I said last week in my posting its been raining heavily since we saw 2008.

From JAK (22/01/008, 9 am, SI).

DJ league unlikely to start

Santos players did not turn up for training two days ago (15/01/008). Reason is not immediately known. Most of our players went home. Bad weather is a problem in Honiara since the commence of 2008. Field yet to be brushed.

For the same reasons league may not start next week. KG VI playing grounds are yet be cut short. Bad weather still continuing.

A delay to start date would be good for Santos to allow us time to regroup and prepare properly.

See new photograph postings for further news and stories.

From JAK (17/01/008, at 2pm,SI).

Wairokai FC won West Are'Are cup 2007

Wairokai was the winner and the winning team comprised four prominent Santos players. Captain of Santos, Augustine Rukarae Toimae was the winning captain for Wairokai.

We are proud to be associated with this success through our players Hinai, Tahi, Agustine and Absalom, who without a doubt engineered the result.

Hoping to see them back soon.

Thanks.

JAK (11/01/008, 3 pm, SI).

Santos players recalled

Players have been asked to report to training next week (15/01/008). There is bad weather arriving with 2008 and the ships are taking shelter, not making trips to the islands. We therefore expect a poor turn out. Most players are in the islands on holiday.

Our first game is on 22/01/008. It is a must win game as currently we are in the top 4 spots in the league.

Thanks.

JAK (8/01/08, 9 am SI).

New Year greetings for 2008

We extend new year greetings to our visitors and friends in cyber space.

Special new year greetings to Jeff Rahari and family in NZ. I made special/particular mention of him because he is an overseas keen supporter of the club demonstrated through his assistance to Santos last year.

We will try to carry Santos successfully (ambition) through the completion of last year's league and 2008 new season. We welcome any new ideas for managing this club and are ready to accomodate any such initiative. Contacts can be made to Executive via my email: jak@siea.com.sb.

Wishing you all a prosperous new year 2008.

Thanks, Regards and God bless!!

From - JAK (2/01/008, 11 am, SI).