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,…

Corruption

Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the issue of corruption as highlighted by the Transparency Solomon Island.  The corrupted activities of Wantok system, misusing of funds for individual interests, bribing and unequal distribution of resources that will benefit the people has greatly affected vulnerable groups, local communities, public and private sector resulting in weak governance. …

Corrupt leadership 

Dear Editor – I’m writing this letter concerning the subject mentioned above, on the continuing issues the country (Solomon Islands) is facing today. Given the current situation the country is facing such as economic crises in connection to financial problems, the development level of the country is not moving ahead. Not only that it’s difficult to progress to another level due to weak central…

High infant mortality 

Dear Editor – I refer to your article that was published on September 28th, “Wale: High Infant Mortality Rates Alarming.”  The accounted increase in maternal and infant deaths, together with declining immunization rates is a matter of serious concern.  The frequency of stillbirths and insufficient health services, especially in the rural areas highlights a serious national health catastrophe. …

River pollution

Dear Editor – I am writing to draw attention to the growing water pollution in our communities, especially along the Mataniko River, Central Honiara.  Our research indicates that a large number of people living along the river dumped their garbage into the water, which is made worse by a lack of appropriate disposal locations and sanitary facilities.  Public health…

Banning of external partners

I am writing to sincerely express my concern regarding the Solomon Islands Government’s decision to ban external partners from attending the 54th Pacific Island Forum (PIF) meeting in Honiara, as this raises significant issues related to transparency and inclusiveness in governance. According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific…