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By Peter Forau Honiara SOLOMON Islands, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 20%, has one of the lowest debt burdens in the Pacific region, as highlighted by the World Bank. This fiscal prudence offers a unique opportunity for the country to leverage its debt capacity to spur economic growth through strategic deficit financing. In this…
Dear Editor – As a Samoan citizen and law student of USP, it is with deep sincere to address the current state of our children’s lives that are greatly endangered by our own hands. I encourage all authorities from village to government levels to consider the current state of our children. Majority of the parents including…
The progress of any nation can only be as swift as its progress in education. In the words of President John F. Kennedy, “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” This profound truth has never been more relevant for the Solomon…
SOLOMON Islands is considering a significant reform to its State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act, proposing to consolidate control of SOEs under the Minister of Finance and Treasury. This shift would replace the current system where multiple ministers oversee various SOEs. The proposal has sparked debate, with organizations such as Transparency International voicing concerns. However, this reform…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern regarding the protection rights of young women to access abortion care and options in Solomon Islands. It has become a public concern that abortion does not only affect the well-being of young women but also their health. Abortion is a personal decision, and every young…
Dear Editor – I’m one of the students that really struggles to apply for an opportunity to acquire Solomon Island Government (SIG) scholarship. I have been trying a couple of times but with no success. I have seen there’s a problem by which officers at the scholarships office are not fair in their selection. It…
Dear Editor – As a concerned student and citizen of the Solomon Islands, I encourage the newly elected government to consider the issue of gender equality and women empowerment as top priority work. This is Goal No.5 of the 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals which is integral to the achievement of the other 10 SDG. …
Dear Editor – As an University of the South Pacific (USP) student doing governance I write to address the pressing issue of LGBTQ underrepresentation and discrimination in Fiji. Despite some progress, our LGBTQ citizens continue to face prejudice that violates their fundamental rights. While same-sex activity was decriminalized in 2010, LGBTQ Fijians still lack basic…
Dear Editor – I write today with a heavy heart, concerned about the growing widespread of domestic violence that outbreaks our community. It is an issue that has affected too many lives, particularly the lives of women, whose rights are being compressed upon daily. The time has come for us, as a nation, to stand…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming rise of Gender- Base Violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands, which is a violation of basic human rights. Recent media reports have shown an increase in GBV which is a very grave concern. As a signatory to International human rights treaties like the Convention…