Relocatable medical clinics

Dear Editor – A company in the United States (US) has designed and exported relocatable medical clinics to meet global needs which I would like to share. Quoting from the company website this is what is said about the clinics built in the manner of a 20 foot metal container. “We believe that every human…

Resources owner spectators

Dear Editor – While the above statement might be true in some  sense, it is not true to many unrecognized and struggling Solomon Islanders. In most cases, MPs are to blamed for not supporting economic developments in the rural areas. Cocoa, coconuts, piggeries etc are left abandoned in the villages as financial support is only…

Good talks

  Dear Editor – I read with interest, your front page on 16 February, 2018, of which the Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change (SIDCC) was leveled as bowing to pressure from PAs’ demands. The above reflection is perceived for its sensitiveness because of two core reasons: (1) duration of SIDCC in power is partial,…

The new Kia police post

Dear Editor – I was very pleased to read an article in the Solomon Star on Sunday, 4 March, 2018, of the official opening of the new Kia Police Post in Isabel Province. Replacing the temporary structure that was first built on the site in 1996, the replacement Post was solely funded by the Solomon…

Kingdom followers hit back at critics

Kingdom followers in Malaita province have hit back at its critics by claiming that they are following a true movement that God mandated and unveils to their spiritual father, Pastor Kemuel Kaleni Ramohia in late 1970. A statement from the Kingdom followers stated that the Kingdom Prophetic Acclamation is not a cargo cult or cult…

Sikua says MSG must change its name

Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr. Derek Sikua asks Prime Minister (PM) Rick Houenipwela to move a motion in the next Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) meeting to change the name of MSG, since the organisation no longer serves its purpose. Sikua stressed this on the floor of parliament after learning from the revelation by…

Police report improved traffic observance

There has been a drastic decrease in number of careless driving incidents in Honiara as reported by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Department at Kukum for the period 23 February – 01 March 2018. Acting Director of RSIPF Traffic Department, Inspector Brian Surimalefo says, “I am pleased to announce that there has…

Two Bills withdrawn

Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has withdrawn the ‘Constitution (Amendment) (Dual Citizenship) Bill 2017’ and the ‘Citizenship Bill 2017’ on Monday to sort out issues raised by the Bills and Legislation Committee. This means both Bills will be reintroduced to Parliament after government deals with the issues raised by the Bills and Legislation Committee. A report…