El Nino

Dear Editor – Its interesting to read in the news about the impact of El Nino that is going to affect the region. Solomon Islands is no exception with the dry spell now affecting many communities. There are already reports from communities about their water running low. In the city, there is also lack of…

Fred Erick Tehaka

Dear Editor – Please allow me to respond to a letter by Fred Erick Tehaka carried through this column on the 15th October 2015. I will be responding to each point raised by Mr.Tehaka against Hon.Lence Tagosia. A ghost? The intent of Tehakas’ letter was nothing less an attempt to publicly discredit our father and…

Youth@Work enterprise

Dear Editor – Your story in yesterday’s edition of the Solomon Star once more highlighted the encouraging work of Youth@Work and focused on the achievement of Mary Osiabu from Choiseul who, after completing the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Program conducted by the aid organization, was able to set up her own business in making and selling doormats.…

Desperate Renbell Premier & PS

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Suafa seaport

Dear Editor – Possible print this short letter in your column?  I read with great interest the meeting of supposedly land owners, chiefs and elders who claimed to have inherent interest in the Suafa Seaport Project (SSP) at the Honiara Hotel. I believe the Government is pushing to have these projects get off the ground…

Impacts of El Nino

Dear Editor – I am a resident of West Honiara for more than four years now. As you are aware, most, if not all, of the residents of West Honiara rely on the Solomon Water Kongulae gravity feed for their water supply needs. However, as of Saturday 3rd  October West Honiara has been without water…

US disability rights funds

Dear Editor – Once the DCCG ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), as indicated by the Prime Minister before he left for New York, it is likely the Solomon Islands will be able to apply for, and possibly, receive funds from the US based Disability Rights Fund (DRF). The…

Teacher appreciation quotes

Dear Editor – It is encouraging to know that teachers throughout the nation commemorated the World Teachers’ Day in our country this week. Makira teachers will mark World teachers Day at Waimapuru NSS on 9th October  with various activities for fun and leisure. World Teachers day is an event held annually on October 5th since…

Prove it Tua’ta

Dear Editor – I am writing in respond to an article in your paper issue 5991 05/2015 by Takika Tuata, threatening the premier of Renbel. Let me remind you Tuata that the premier and his executive were carrying out their duties in accordance to what is expected out from them as the mandated government of…