JUST less than a year ago on 1 July 2022, the country was able to open its international borders to overseas guests and returning residents from abroad. During that time, one of the requirements was for all visitors and returning residents to show a proof of two doses of vaccination and this caused a lot…
THE cost and loss from the communication blackout that affected many families and businesses in the three provinces of Choiseul, Malaita and Western are huge. Hundreds have been disconnected for some days when the submarine undersea fibre optic cable was damaged by a single fishing vessel last week Wednesday – 10th May. Since then, many…
THE recent land case victory by the Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil, over two Asians who obtained a strip of land near the Honiara International Airport in East Honiara through fraudulent means should send a clear message to others planning to obtain land through any corrupt dealings. The court has ruled that the duo have…
IT’S good to hear that the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration is working hard to improve passport services. This comes after the delay in the printing of passports which caused so much frustration amongst Solomon Islanders, especially those wanting to go for seasonal work in Australia and New Zealand.…
SO it had been announced that US Navy Hospital Ship ‘Mercy’ will return to our shores come November 19 when the 2023 Pacific Games will commence. This is made possible thanks to the understanding of the US Government for allowing this floating hospital to arrive and support the country host this biggest regional games. In…
AT the closure of the two-week Worker Ready Pool (WRP) recruitment drive launched by the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) on Friday 10th March, more than 15,000 Solomon Islanders have submitted their applications. It is a huge number. It sends a clear message to our leaders, the government and donors that our unemployment rate remains high.…
IT is heartening to know the government is working on a new appointment for our diplomatic mission in Beijing, China. It shows, among other things, the importance the government attaches to our growing relations with the People’s Republic of China, PRC for short. China is a very important strategic partner in development. Its good intention…
WE say enough is ENOUGH. Taxpayers must never be forced to continue to pay for lawlessness in Honiara or elsewhere in this country, for that matter. Citizens of this country must be subject to the same rule of law in this country. The ceremony being organized to say sorry to Prime Minister Sogavare by giving…
IT has been well said that no one is above the law. No one is above the law means everyone – police, government and even members of the judiciary. In other words, we are all equal before the law. The Eviction Notice posted this week at the entrance to the Hell’s Point site on the…
LAST week’s parliament sitting that eventually led to the passing of the controversial Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2022 has brought the reputation of Parliament and some Members of Parliament (MP) into question. This was because of the way the MPs debate in the highest chamber of the land and how the debates were controlled. During the…