The countdown has truly begun. A week from now, for example, the Ninth Parliament will be no more. It will be dissolved. Nearly half the 50 Members of Parliament will have been out of job as the nation prepares to vote in new MPs to represent them in the 10th Parliament. The date for the…
Many candidates have been swept in to Parliament on promises that have never been fulfilled. Some change their color when they win elections, contradicting what they have promised during campaigning. Integrity is a value that is vital to build this country stronger, a belief that Transparency Solomon Islands continues to support. TSI would like to…
Dear Editor – May I respond to Abraham Repaka’s piece of information provided to Solstar issue no.5599 published on Monday 25/08/14 concerning above debated heading. Abraham Repaka’s piece of writing carries only two points of his own making which did not shade any single ray of light to the points of discussion appeared on the…
Dear Editor – Media reports of government’s intention to take over St. Barbara’s Gold Ridge Mine brings to mind the manner in which the former ‘government’ House and Land (now occupied by Heritage Hotel) was dealt with. If I recall correctly, it was sold, reclaimed, and then sold again by the government. It was alleged…
Dear Editor – The Premier of Western Province should sack his Deputy Hon. Brisbane Amatore, MPA for Inner Shortlands, for his disgraceful behavior. Just the other night (26/08/14) he was drunk and came to our house at Kombevatu around 10pm and started swearing at us unprovoked. This is his second time. He has been doing…
Dear Editor – Some small earners or grassroots are NPF members. Recently, the NPF bosses were under the spot light for some reasons concerning the members’ money borrowed by a business group worth millions. Only business groups were allowed to borrow from poor NPF members’ money, the “under carpet act of NPF” known only by…
Dear Editor – I’d like to comment on some of things raised by Mr Manuru as appeared in Solomon star 23rd August against 2014s against the MP for the North West Choiseul. To begin with, I was not the supporter of the current MP during the last National General election. After the announcement of the…
Dear Editor – While I support the present government call to localize the ownership of the only mining in the country I am concern over the attitudes and policy of the NCRA regime and their term in office. The present parliament/ government terms in office ends 8th September 2014. The present government’s disrespect policy to…
Dear Editor – You raised this issue in Star No 5600 of 26/08/’14. How can this be surprising when MPs have so many sources of public funds to suck out from the Consolidated bucket? And they would always have priority otherwise the Government of the day would fall. Remember that MPs not only have the…
Dear Editor – I write to register my genuine wish for the next National Parliament House to consist of 50 ladies instead of 50 gentlemen who are not at all gentle. Our Parliament needs 50 ladies who are truly gentle and honourable about the affairs of this sick nation. Our parliament needs 50 ladies who…