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…
The police commissioner Frank Prendergast on Friday last week revealed that 10 people have been arrested as a result of the first usage of breathalyzers. The first ten are going to face tough consequences under the newly passed laws. When parliament was about to pass this new traffic laws, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
In almost one decade of its existence, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has shown its potential to be “the strong man of the South Pacific”. It is making the region more economically integrated while sustaining its Melanesian cultural identity. However, one issue threatens the Group’s core interests and imperils the whole MSG project. The United…
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…
The country is today marking its 38th independence anniversary. In Honiara, the main event is taking place at the Lawson Tama Stadium this morning. There are celebrations nationwide and abroad to remember this important day. As the country turns a year older, there is so much to reflect on as the country continues to journey…