Suicide cases a concern for us

IT’S a heartbreaking story to hear a mother has taken her own life by hanging from a rope at their family kitchen. The incident which occurred in Munda, Western Province over the weekend is a classic example of how family domestic argument has gone wrong. As a result someone has decided to take her own…

Regionalism exists in SI

DEAR EDITOR, Our beloved country SI is made up of islands that make up the 9 Provinces. The 9 Provinces also consist of people of different colours, languages, and customs….Very diverse country indeed. While anyone going abroad can say they are from the Solomon Islands, when asked, domestically people maintain/identify themselves with their home village/island/Province.…

Is it Politics?

DEAR EDITOR,  Aristotle who was one of the renowned Greek Philosopher said man is by nature a political animal. That is why today it is not surprised to point out that politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them. Is it because in politics, nothing moves unless…

EASY

Take it easy four years is not enough We have more plans and ripping to be done That to rip this nation we need an extension For the last four years we have rip and rip That everyone knows the strategy to lead is to serve Personal interest and that of the cronies Just the…

A long wait for Choiseul, Western voters

VOTERS and people of both Choiseul and Western Provinces will now have to wait until December 14th 2022 before they can elect their next provincial leaders through a much anticipated provincial elections. This comes after the election date has been deferred. Under the Provincial Government regulations provincial elections should have occurred a day after the…