Dear Editor – It is interesting following up on the recent arguments for and against the reconciliation and apologies made to the nation in the past week. Like Fr. Ngalihesi, I’d like to add that all these political wrangling and point scoring that is done at the highest level serves no one’s interest let alone…
Dear Editor – Women in the Solomon Islands can, and must, play an important role in innovative economic development and business expansion in the country and the DCCG, along with regional partners, including the Asia Development Bank (ADB) should continue to explore business development services for women and help gender disparities in terms of business…
Dear Editor – Writing from Thailand, I can comment more objectively when mentioning initiatives in the Solomon Islands which I perceive to be praiseworthy. A case in point, to begin, has been the staged week-long reconciliation ceremonies as a first step towards national healing. I believe the DCCG’s initiative in hosting the ceremonies was justified…
Dear Editor – The Prime Minister of Fiji who is in Honiara for the PIDF Summit is shamefully denying open and free discussions over the issue of West Papua. I for one, find it ridiculous that his speaking notes revolve around climate justice, instilling democracy and promotion of regionalism, yet he does not give a…
Dear Editor – I believe it is a very serious concern with regard to those issues being raised by Mr Diau’s article in your paper on the excess fees being charged by our International Shipping Agents to both individuals and businesses who imported goods from overseas during SIPA and Mr Yow’s era or even now. …
Dear Editor – Joss Vyleu I refer to your letter in the Solomon Star[Monday 11th] re leaf huts. Don’t you know there are 2 standards for buildings in and around Honiara? Those who do what they want and do not apply and us who do the right and legal thing and apply for a permit…
Dear Editor – Its good to see the successful staging of the national healing and apology week. At least some of the former combatants have come together and reconcile with each other and with the government, police and Honiara city. Its a first step to achieving lasting peace in the country. The experience from the…
Dear Editor – Honiara city is a growing in terms of the population. Yet, one of the services that is lacking is public toilet. I’m not sure how many public toilets we have in our city. I remember one near the Honiara public library and at the Central Market. Apart from that, there are not…
Dear Editor – The most exciting event for all Solomon Islands is football. Indeed, we have so much passion for this game both players and spectators. All the international matches are always packed with people from all across Honiara and also our provinces coming in numbers to watch not only the international overseas players but…
Dear Editor – It’s been four (4) months since the process was carried out and finally they have a final list of names for the recruitment. As a concern citizen of this beloved nation and as someone who would want to see corruption free in all government sectors and have been waiting eagerly to see…