Dear Editor – A major deforestation deal has been announced at the end of COP26’s first day of the leaders’ summit where big polluters made new commitments, but with substantial caveats. The first day of the two-day leaders summit at the COP26 climate summit has ended with big polluters making new commitments but with substantial…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands (TSI) wishes to thank the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) for finally came out public to shed some light on the number of complaints by citizens, who claimed were denied equal opportunity in the trading of bechedemer. However, TSI must say that the content of the article by MFMR will…
Dear Editor – I am very concern when government and Suidani’s MARA government continue to argue in the media. We the people are just watching and wondering what is going on. I think we should stop this and find a solution on how we can solve this problem, it is not a good thing for our…
Dear Editor – Congratulation to the coach, players and officials for participating in the recent Futsal World Cup. Thanks also to the SI Government for funds. Your efforts are not wasted in fact we have to start somewhere and sacrificed. Public criticisms are natural not considering the impediments encountered. During the last game, the commentator have…
Dear Editor – The status of the medical staff house tender in Rennell remain stagnant due to very strict policies and guidelines been applied by the Ministry. I overheard that the four local contractors and bidders from Renbel, all of them are not meeting the very high and strictly required criteria. Firstly, unless not, I…
It is Bullying to Citizens to extend the life of parliament from 4 to 5 years. THE intention of the Executive Government to amend the Constitution to extend the current four years term of parliament to five years is not only unnecessary, but also portrays a bad impression of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government…
Dear Editor – In March 2016, Radio New Zealand relayed an appeal made by the Hearts of Hope (HOH) Charity on Malaita when the Founder of HOH, Janet Justice Aihari, said there were virtually no welfare services in the Solomons and traditional cultural support models were no longer a substitute in getting aid for HOH.…
Dear Editor – Firstly, crimes and anti- social behaviors in some Honiara settlement is becoming unbearable and responsible authorities must be informed to take appropriate action. People are very mindful about the dangers squatter settlement poses especially at night times because, of the kinds of people and activities in these area. For those who live beside…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands (TSI) continue to be disturbed by the ongoing injustices perpetrated by certain people of Ongong Java and their Asian business partners on locals engaging in the trading of bechedemer. Early July this year TSI ran a story on the case of Dr. Reginald Aipia, a victim of the unfair treatment by officials…
TODAY – October 1 – marks the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is only fitting that Solomon Islands – China’s newest diplomatic ally and development partner – be congratulated for its phenomenal achievements in technology, economic growth and global leadership today – a feat achieved in just 72…