Dear Editor – It is with CONCERN reading the recent angle now pitched by the infamous SIPA CEO. I am certain that the SIPA BOARD members are confused and mere spectators in the tug of war to win public minds and politicians support. (Read pay board members and promise power and wealth to politicians). Collin…
Dear Editor – True to his word the PNG coach is now smiling after beating our boys 2-1 at Lawson Tama. It was revenge that PNG was looking for. I watched the final friendly and PNG deserve to win the match because they have played hard and well with good speed throughout the entire match.…
Dear Editor – I learn with great interest on issues pertaining to SIPA especially its reform programme. Initially, I first confused and questioned because of my scarce knowledge of the reform program. My traditional knowledge of SIPA which commonly known as ‘Ports Authority’- a gate way for export and import of goods challenges me to…
Dear Editor – Solomon Islands must be congratulated for having recently appointed a new CEO, who despite his very short period of time in the country, has displayed an air of superman, and knew more about it than those who have lived here for most of their lives. Most recently he has involved SIPA into…
Dear Editor – Science thinking and religious thinking has changed over the centuries concerning origins of the universe, evolution of human and other species, the solar system’s size and other profound matters. Just think! Women and men were created by an all loving God to engage in bringing forward an ever advancing civilization. If one…
Dear Editor – Please allow me to respond to the article by MMF “MMF Defends Ports” from your edition of Monday 21st March. As you know my position is to only respond where there is inaccuracy in either content or reporting, so that a ‘fair’ view can be determined by your readership. Although MMF has…
Dear Editor – Thank you for giving me a space to contribute on the current SIPA reforms and the headache it gives to a number of business operators in the country. I think the SIPA reforms are now being heavily felt by the 100% profit makers (businesses). Thank you Mr. Collin Yow for implementing the…
Dear Editor – The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) like other statutory body is a creature of stature. It was created by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority Act and therefore its activities are regulated by this legislation. Since its inception as an entity I cannot recall any controversies surrounding the SIPA and its operation. Yes,…
Dear Editor – I would be most grateful if you could include my piece on cattle rehabilitation debate in Solomon Islands. I have been following the cattle rehabilitation as it has progressed since 2008 and have yet to see this important agriculture commodity move beyond a few media articles, there is even no clear cattle…
Dear Editor – The Central province education authority is very quiet about the only school the province owns. Semester 1 began 1 of February for all schools in Solomon Islands however this is not the case for Siota PSS. Into weeks 8 of semester1 and it has not started. What is more, the school is…