Fading Federalism?

By Thornley Hite, Ranonga Former Team Leader: CC/EPAC for WP Allow me space to share my thoughts on said issue. The generation of thinkers (great minds) who desired change in governance system may have passed on but a few others still survive.  These were founding leaders of this nation. After the handing over of the…

SIG Must Be Held Accountable for a Climate-Financed Balanced 2027 Budget

By: Martin B. Housanau  Ebey – Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.  As Solomon Islands moves toward the 2027 National Budget, responsibility for continued budget deficits and weak climate finance outcomes can no longer be diffused across government.  It is critical for the Government to seriously consider moving away from budget deficits, and adopting a balanced budget aligned…

“LDC Graduation is not automatic success — Pacific lessons for Solomon Islands”

By Martin B.  Housanau  Ebey, Marshall Islands  Solomon Islands is approaching a critical national milestone: graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2027/2028. While this marks international recognition of progress, experience across the Pacific is clear, and that is countries that fail to prepare pay a heavy economic and social price. The other Pacific…

WHITHER GOETH WESTERN PROVINCE?

Commentary By Nelson H U Boso In Noro In the mid-1970s, politicians in the Western Solomons agitated for statehood status. It’s a long story but ever since leaders have one way or the other been negotiating through consultative meetings and resolutions on Federal Government in the Western Province.  The issue is as agonizing as its own sunset –…

Free Education Is Possible Through Strategic Mechanisms and a Positive Outlook on Risk-Taking

By Moffat Jr FuguiEducationist        The concept of free education is not a new flagship initiative introduced solely through Western education reforms aimed at developing and advancing their economies. In fact, free education was already embedded in traditional Solomon Islands societies long before the arrival of modern schooling systems. The main difference lies in how…

Watching the world of music

Dear Editor – Music is an important aspect of people’s life. In the Solomon Islands music is the life-partner of the local populace.  From church goers to home keepers, from market stall vendors to office desk masters, music clings to people like a remora clings to the shark.  Most Solomon Islanders prefer island music over other music types.…

Who is Santa Claus?

By Nelson HU Boso, Noro Town. Once again, its December and we are in another season of nativity known to many Christians, and perhaps other religions, as Christmas. Once again, we as parents and guardians will be pestered into or nagged at by our dear ones. And it is about this queried persona non grata…

Strong leadership

Dear Editor – Active community involvement is essential for strong leadership and transparent governance. Unfortunately, citizens’ voices are often excluded from key development and planning decisions that impact their daily lives. Leaders at all levels should encourage public consultations and establish open discussions to include community perspectives. When people participate in decisions, it builds accountability,…