Once again, welcome to our final discussion on our topic in discussion ‘Life Principles.’ In my previous presentations, I highlighted three main principles which dominate the scene of leadership in our world today. They are Pleasure, Power, and Possession. The point is not to set oneself on the throne of judgement, or to pity from…
PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – Air connectivity for both international and domestic air services plays a critical role in the movement of passengers and cargo. Establishing more international flights for PNG can enable our connectivity with the outside world, however, our connections are limited. Statistical data on scheduled international passenger traffic to and from Port…
THE increasing cost of betel-nut prices in Honiara is also experienced in the Guadalcanal Plains. A visit by the Solomon Star to the Plains on Monday found that the price of betel-nut in Guadalcanal Plains is the same as Honiara. Nguvia women vendors said betel-nut prices are high since the new year. “First of all,…
SOLOMON ISLANDS is known for its growing popularity in contemporary music as it embraces the digital revolution. The days of mechanical and analogue electronic technology are slowly disappearing as digital electronics prevail. A rookie artist who is adapting to these changes is Sebastian Perez Mauriasi also known as Sliz D Selecta. Sliz, as he preferred…
SUVA, (FIJI SUN) – Fijian Trade Minister Faiyaz Koya is not buying into a new war of words instigated by his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Richard Maru. Last week Koya reacted calmly to Maru’s threats to end trade with Fiji, saying: The Government will not circumvent our biosecurity laws nor will they bend them, Fiji…
Henderson Hammerheads (HHH) rugby team ended its first match of the 2017 Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) League with a 13-13 draw with Realas on Saturday. The former HRUA champions got off to a positive start, took 10-3 lead in the first half. Despite having a few more chances early in the second half, HHH…
Solomon Islands club representative in group C of the OFC Club championship, Western United have concluded their campaign with an impressive victory over a very hard working Lae City side by a convincing 5:3 score line over the weekend. Western United’s flamboyant Paul Wale opened the scoring with a beautiful tap in from a Matson…
Dear Editor – I just want to register my support for Shirley____s thoughts on the mentioned subject. I believe what we should do now is to do a lot of educational work, teaching our people on how to vote. Not only that, but how to identify the qualities a candidate should possess, who would lead…
Dear Editor – I must acknowledge and applaud the DCCG government for the great initiatives of the Members of Parliament Scholarship award. The MPs Scholarship is a great opportunity for the considerable number of potential Solomon Islanders that are unfortunate to award with scholarship whether International, regional and Solomon Islands government Scholarship each year. Ever…
Dear Editor – I would appreciate if you allow me a Column in your newspaper to highlight my momentary perspective on Good governance. Good governance is about how best the public manages its resources and affairs. Leaders should be accountable to the needs and interests of the citizens, and carry out their duties with great…