Alcoholics Anonymous (A-A) to Visit Solomon Islands

As is usual with the cult of Alcoholics Anonymous, they are targeting prospects in the Solomon Islands at Rove Prison for new recruits.

Alcoholics Anonymous To Open Office In Solomon Islands
Recently visited Rove Prison to introduce 12-step program

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Times, Dec. 18, 2012) – An International alcoholics organization plans to establish an office next year in the Solomon Islands to assist people with drinking problems.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international aid movement founded in 1935 with a primary purpose to stay sober and help other alcoholics overcome problems with drinking.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Visiting members of the group and recovered alcoholics, Vanessa and Brian, told media that Solomon Islanders might have drinking problems but have nowhere to turn to for help.

Vanessa says alcoholism is a disease that destroys lives, including young people's. The Alcoholics Anonymous program is free and involves 12 steps. The group recently visited the Rove Prison inmates to introduce the program.

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Partly completed Rove Prison, Honiara, Solomon Islands. New Zealand has contributed $1million towards the cost of completing a new prison and refurbishing the old one. Credit: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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In 2006, Australia AA tried to infiltrate the Solomon Islands through Honiara, Archbishop Adrian Smith who told AA Australia that they should not try and affiliate themselves with the Catholic Churches at all in that country. Of course the EGO driven brainwashed drones of Alcoholics Anonymous took this as a chance to do a demographic of Religion in the islands and devise ways to do just that. Of course AA Australia did the usual AA Slogan lie of "attraction, not promotion" and took out a full page ad in the local newspaper and prime time radio spots to promote Alcoholic Anonymous to the people that didn't want them in their churches. Luckily the local population saw through the recruiting tactics of this religious cult coming from Australia in 2006 and the Solomon Islands did not become the new breeding ground for prospects they thought. That is why they are targeting the Rove Prison population for Alcoholics Anonymous recruits in the Solomon Islands. Following in the foot steps of Bill Wilson and the cult he built almost exactly wouldn't you say?

AA World Service Delegate Ian C. preliminary infiltration and suggested actions for the Solomon Islands http://www.aa.org.au/members/documents/solomon_islands_report_2007.pdf

Partial snip it showing intent of AA Australia.

On my arrival in Honiara, Archbishop Adrian Smith, who was at great pains to make AA and myself welcome, met me. He had gone to great lengths to arrange for me to speak to local groups of people and was also adamant that AA should not be seen as affiliated with the Catholic Church, as to do so would exclude many since Catholicism only accounts for 19% of the population, 34% being Anglican and 33% belonging to the Church of Melanesia. I found that churches are an integral part of Solomon Island life and many social occasions are fostered through the various churches. In fact, it was a great surprise to me to see churches of all persuasions bursting at the seams with people. It had been decided that I would stay on church premises rather than in a fancy hotel, since I felt that, when trying to attract drunks to AA it was better to be at the “grass roots”

On my first day I spoke to four different groups of Solomon Islanders, including a group of leaders who were in counselling for trauma caused by the ethnic tensions and a group of priests at a seminary. At this point I would acknowledge the depth contained in our National Office Website, the contents of which were the basis of my talks to outside groups. These talks on AA were met with great enthusiasm and lots of questions were asked. The literature I had carried with me was snapped up and was promised to be passed on to other islands.

In the following days I continued to carry the message by having a full-page article in the Solomon Star and an interview with the Solomon Island Broadcasting Agency, which was broadcast after the 6pm, 7pm and 9pm news for a period of three days. Radio is the most effective form of advertising in Honiara as, although they have alocal TV station, not many people have TV and in fact, I did not see a television set for the entire time I was there!!

The first AA meeting was held at Holy Cross Church on the Thursday night at 7.30pm. Our literature which had been sent from the National Office three weeks before, arrived just two hours before the meeting started which was a real blessing since all the literature I had carried with me was by this time gone. There were 24 people at the first meeting, although I would suggest that not all of them were potential AA members. I had made it plain that it would be an open meeting and anyone could come along. So we had a mixture of potential AA, Alanon members, mothers and wives and some educators.

Unusually, I did not find too much trouble with my accent. I tried to speak slowly and clearly and also did not attempt to swamp them with information. So I would run it as an AA meeting, with the preamble, fifth chapter etc: but stop frequently to ask if there were any questions. I found that I had to adapt as I went along. For instance: At a normal AA meeting, there would be a range of lengths of sobriety and when asked to share, many would be willing. But in this case, there were 24 people who had never been to an AA meeting and were reluctant to share. I found it best to have a short meeting (one hour) and then try to talk to people on an individual basis for about another hour. Over the following couple of days, I spoke to several other groups, including The Solomon Island Churches Association (SICA), which comprises representatives from all churches in the islands. I passed on The Preamble and 12 Steps and 12 Traditions for possible translation into “Solomon Pidgin” which is basically spoken by everyone, although there are seventy languages spoken, of which English is the official one. No steps will be taken to put this translation (when it comes) into circulation without full consultation with National Office.

Our next meeting was held in Tanagi, which is a village outside Honiara. This time there were 35 people present. Advance publicity had helped. On the previous Sunday I had attended the church in Tanagi and had been allowed to announce the meeting to a packed house. This was also a celebration of “Pioneers” which is an organization run by the church where people “pledge” not to drink for periods of time. Whilst not wanting to associate AA with this organization, in consultation with the church leaders, I recognised that some of its members needed other help such as AA. The celebration was one of the most moving events I have attended and was followed by lunch and entertainment in the form of warrior dances and singing. I was also able to carry the message to Mr Romano Tikotikoca, a Fijian, who was leaving the following day to take up the post of Commissioner of Police in Fiji.

Source: http://www.aa.org.au/members/documents/solomon_islands_report_2007.pdf

I would like to thank Dave for bringing the attempted infiltration of the Solomon Islands by AA who are trying to dilute their culture to my attention and it has been put on the watch database for further monitoring.

Scientology also wants part of the the Solomon Islands and they started with the schools by training the teachers how to teach. It appears that after the last major tsunami, Scientology volunteers rushed to the area to help out (Alcoholics Anonymous did not) and after teaching Scientology to the main decision makers in Honiara where Alcoholics Anonymous is planning on opening up offices, they requested Scientology to hold seminars in the schools and colleges of the area.

Solomon Islands Schools Teaching Teachers How To Teach

Scientology Volunteer Ministers bring seminars to Solomon Islands schools.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers have begun delivery of workshops to educators throughout the island of Guadalcanal at the request of the Chief Education Officer of the Guadalcanal Education Authority, following the success of training provided to executives and staff of that agency in Honiara, Capital of the Solomon Islands.

In a March 6 letter to the school principals of Guadalcanal province, the chief education officer urged educators to take full advantage of a series of workshops to help them improve their ability and service to their pupils.

Feedback from teachers attending workshops show the value of this initiative.

Teachers in the Nguvia Primary School appreciated learning a new approach to helping their pupils increase comprehension of what they are studying. Ghaobata Community High School instructors found the training helped isolate weak points and strengthen teaching skills.

“You have highlighted the weak spots and failures of teachers which have contributed to the failure of some students,” says an English teacher from the Nguvia Secondary College.

“As a teacher I've learned how to understand why the kids do not know most of the things I taught in the classroom. It also helps me to prepare my lessons in a better way,” says a teacher from the Visale Primary School.

The Volunteer Ministers began delivery in Honiara and then covered schools in the northern half of Guadalcanal Island. They will be moving on to the southern part of the island in April.

Returning to the Solomon Islands where they provided disaster relief five years ago in the wake of a magnitude 8.1 earthquake and tsunami that struck the island of Giza, the South Pacific Scientology Volunteer Ministers team is one of 10 Volunteer Minister Goodwill Tours dedicated to helping people in remote areas with practical help for everyday life.

For more information visit the Scientology Volunteer Ministers website.

Source:http://tribute.lronhubbard.org/blog/training-solomon-islands.html

Of course the people of the Solomon Islands have been warned about Scientology.... by one person....

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:38 AM

Scientology Provides Free Seminars
BY LANCE HOSKINS FROM NEW ZEALAND

Scientology is not something you want to promote in The Salomon Islands.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/article1214690.ece#comments

http://abcnews.go.com/US/pr-crisis-scientology-abc-news-exclusive/story?...

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