Dear Editor, I extend my congratulations and good wishes to all in the Solomon Islands as the country celebrates 45years of independence. I was proud to have served the Solomon Islands as the fomer Commissioner of Polce and in the intervening years following my departure from the country done my utmost to aid with charity…
THE latest burglaries involving a group of men, mostly unemployed youths, who stole from the Anglican and Seventh Day Adventist churches in Gizo, Western Province, indicates a sick society with fast declining moral values. It is very disheartening to see thugs now targeting churches, the last place any person in his or her right mind…
SOLOMON Islands is a nation of geographically scattered islands and the major means of transport between our various islands is boats and ships. Around the globe, most trading activities occur by sea and this means our seafarers play an important role. Without the shipping services, there won’t be any economic activities. And on these ships…
Dear Editor, IT is God’s plan for the human race to prosper and progress in life. Seeing that human beings were created in the image and the likeness of God our Creator, our connection to other human beings is of paramount importance and hence, we must cherish and share the love and kindness that our…
Dear Editor, More than two decades ago when I took over command of the then Solomon Islands Police Force (SIPF) public trust in the local police force was low, exacerbated by a critical shortage of budgetary support from the government of the day, a strict moratorium on recruitment, personnel having to wear shabby, old uniforms,…
(TSI) Illegal Harvesting of Beche- de-mer continues during this ban period, especially in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency (MOI). The law-abiding citizens of MOI scream it in social media, brought it to the attention of the Commissioner of Police it is alleged but to no avail. Who fuels this illegal harvesting? Allegations are leveled at…
THE country’s tuna industry this month celebrated its fifth decade (50years) of operation in the country. A celebration was held a week ago. The National Government through the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Nestor Ghiro delivered a befitting congratulatory message to the SolTuna and the NFD during celebrations. The 50th Anniversary celebration was held…
Being awarded the Member of the British Empire Medal from Queen Elizabeth in 2021 was undoubtedly a momentous occasion in my life. Today I had the humble honour of being bestowed the Medal by His Excellency, the Governor General, my Biology Teacher at KGVI, Sir David Vunagi. The honor bestowed upon me for my services…
On Saturday 10 June 2023, the Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat issued a statement heralding a pledge of collaboration by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Government to the Solomon Islands Government on issues of mutual interest, including climate change. The Saudi Arabia envoy on Climate change made the pledge of commitment to the first-ever Solomon Islands…
Tourism is one of the country’s top potential revenue earner in the future as logging and other top revenue earners like mining are expected to slow down. The industry was badly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic between 2021 and 2022. For over 800 days, the country’s border was closed from all international entries because of…