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Dear Editor – I write to highlight a crucial issue concerning— the fundamental right of every child to attend school and receive a quality education in the Solomon Islands. Education is a cornerstone for personal development and national progress. Yet, many children in the Solomon Islands face significant barriers preventing them from accessing school. These challenges…
Dear Editor – I stand with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s decision to refuse visas for diplomatic partners, including Taiwan, China, and the United States, as it reflects a bold stand for Pacific sovereignty. The move ensures that the Pacific Islands Forum remains a platform for Pacific nations to freely discuss regional priorities without external pressure…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express significant concern and seek urgent public clarification regarding the deployment and flight of a military Hercules aircraft over Loloko village in South Choiseul on the 15th of August, 2025 at about 10 to 11 am. This unusual incident has generated considerable anxiety and uncertainty within the community…
Dear Editor – I am writing to share an important warning with our community regarding a concerning trend I have recently observed on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Telegram. Many individuals are promoting a business model that claims one can “earn money online without investment.” Last week, I received a message encouraging me to…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the practice of dumping rubbish into the Lunga River in East Honiara. This river was a place for fishing, washing, swimming and gathering, is now under serious threat due to careless and irresponsible waste disposal by some residents. Plastics, food waste, and even hazardous…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the rising rates of drug use and mental illness among our youth, as highlighted in recent coverage in the online Solomon Star News. With the increasing accessibility of substances like “power,” marijuana, and copen, we face a crisis that impacts the mental health…
Dear Editor – I wish to raise my deep concern about the growing unemployment crisis in Honiara, especially amongst the youth, women and those who migrating from rural areas. While Honiara is often seen as the center of economic opportunities in the Solomon Islands, the reality for many is quite the opposite. Each year, hundreds…
Dear Editor – I am writing my thoughts on addressing the issue of Nepotism in Solomon Islands. Nepotism can contribute to weak governance and unfairness within public services. Solomon Islands practice these wantok networks throughout ages, where leaders gave opportunities to their relatives in favoritism, rather than to those who are qualified. This actually erodes…
Dear Editor – I am a student resident of Lunga, East of Honiara. I am writing to you in order to raise the issue that are currently facing today especially for students and commuters towards the traffic congestion on the main road Honiara. Traffic congestion nowadays along the main road has become a serious problem,…
Dear Editor – I write on behalf of concerned students at the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus (USPSI) in a appeal to the USPSI Campus Senior Management Team in expressing our growing frustration regarding the continued closure of study night sessions. It has been nearly two weeks since the Students’ Association formally…