MR Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the motion moved by the Prime Minister that Parliament resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider National Parliament Paper N0.19 of 2017, The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) 2003 -2017: a joint report by the Solomon Islands…
Dear Editor – Despite controversies surrounding specific mining projects throughout the country-Goldridge, Renell and Bellona. Temotu. Isabel to name a few, the DCC appears to be doing something to improve how things are done in this industry with the recent launch of the National Minerals Policy. I assume that, the document is no longer classified…
Dear Editor – I learned with a heavy heart the tragic death of 16 people from Uhu, Malaita, who lost their lives at sea more than a fortnight ago. I’ve read in the media those people were on their way to Marau, east Guadalcanal, to raise funds for their church, when they met their fate.…
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Dear Editor – People with the right mindset should fully support the removal of RCDF from the nation’s leadership if the nation wants to move forward with its development aspirations. The current members of parliament and the DCC government led by Prime Minister Sogavare should have listened and accepted this decision because the way in…
Dear Editor – Logging Threat! Isabellians of Maringe/Bugotu, will it never stop? The last of our virgin forest is under threat of logging and it is none other than the national and provincial governments who have given the say so. The few greedy people who have no concern for our future generations are selling off…
WESTERN Turtles coach Alick Wickham says the Turtles have set their eyes on a spot in the semi-finals after securing valuable 3 points against a courageous Renbel Chiefs, Monday. The Turtles secured maximum points in their 2-1 defeat of the Chiefs. Wickham told the press after the win over Renbel the picture is getting clear.…
Dear Editor – After reading the response by Solomon Pita, Dean of STMS SINU, star no. 6628 dated June 24 2017; I decided to change the heading of my previous letter from, Are ITEC-SINU Trade Courses downgraded by Palladium to ITEC-SINU Courses downgraded by Palladium. Firstly, the reason I decided to change the heading is…
BURNS Creek Adventist primary school fortnight ago ended their term two academic classes by staging an environmental day and concert. The event was held at the Maranatha Hall, near the school, East Honiara on Thursday 22nd June. The environmental day was staged in the morning allowing guests, officials, parents, guardians, friends and supporters who came…
Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) has conducted a pig management training to local farmers recently. A statement from TTM said the training has improved the farmers’ knowledge in the area of hog feeding and how to address parasitic diseases of pig. At the workshop, TTM Livestock specialist, Pedro He highlighted some of the parasitic diseases of…