Traditional values and ethics in the Solomon Islands is going to extinct from the provinces due to the influence of western culture that was brought to the country by European explorers and traders. But for the people of Malaita, money making is still preserved. Shell money making is one of the daily job for the…
Fishing has long been a survival motion for the people of Fishing Village – just outside the township of Gizo, in the Western province. It is the only main source of income for the people there and it is through fishing outside the coastal reefs of Gizo Island and fish through the outer smaller islands…
Representations of women in the parliament are often quite hard for many to accept in Solomon Islands parliament. This is the words of a senior female citizen, Mrs Benedeth Taloikwai who is residing at Mbuburu in West Honiara. She told the Sunday Star that only two female members are voted into the 11th parliament after…
‘Stay out of the public debates’ Government workers have been warned to refrain from involving in the current political situation, leading towards the election of the new Prime Minister on Wednesday. A public service memorandum sighted by the Sunday Star has called for neutrality and impartiality of public officers. The memo signed by the Permanent…
CATHOLIC youths of the Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara enacted the annual drama of the passion of the Christ in front of hundreds of people along the street yesterday morning. The drama started from the Honiara Central Marketat 8am and ended at the Holy Cross Cathedral. The youths teamed up with fellow Catholics from their…
As we celebrate to Easter Vigil, we are entering the most crucial and mysterious period of time. On the part of the disciples and those who were close to Jesus, it was a time of confusion, a time of loneliness, doubts, and uncertainties. But more than this, it is a time of darkness and death.…
Dear Editor – To liberate Fataleka from the bondage of poor leadership you needa super and dynamic intervention approach. On the 6th Of April 2019 more than two thousand six hundred and sixty-four voters of Fataleka constituency gathered along the black sandy beaches of Subobono, Fakanakafo and Taeloa waving palm leaves, tree branches goodbye to…
Dear Editor – Since we are in the Easter season, a time to reflect and thank our Savor Jesus Christ, as a Christian I wish to thank a friend who has been silently supporting Solomon Islands’ growth. I’m referring to our good friend Taiwan. As a mother and woman I have seen and heard the…
Dear Editor – Following the national General Election on 3 April 2019 there are said to be moves in hand for a coalition grouping to form the new Solomon Islands government. Whatever the make-up of the new administration there are several serious challenges to be tackled and I have already outlined the urgency of work…
Dear Editor – In the Solomon Islands betel nut is grown locally and the selling of betel nuts provides an essential source of income for many households. Often, betel nut sellers, who are outside the formal economy, have few other economic alternatives to generate income. Money from betel nut sales often goes towards school fees…