Dear Editor – When Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare met with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, the Hon James Marape recently in Honiara the pair talked about the need to eradicate malaria which affects both Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Malaria is a debilitating sickness that can make strong, healthy adults bedridden for weeks and…
Solomon Airlines new flagship, an Airbus A320, aptly named “Spirit of Solomons” arrived at Henderson International Airport on Saturday afternoon. The new aircraft recently underwent painting and seat installation in Townsville, Australia. The arrival of the aircraft comes at a time when the Solomon Islands, like so many other countries, is facing the threat of…
By WILLIAM BARILEFormer CEO, SIPA THERE is a time and place for all things worthy of publicity. The incumbent Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Islands Ports Authority Eranda Kotalewala could not have erred more on both scores. The sweeping statement made Wednesday 18th December on page 3, Issue 2434 of The Island Sun Newsaper; to…
Dear Editor – If I may share a few thoughts on the above topic which appears every day after the CBSI intelligence press conference last week. Firstly, I concur with few citizens who have expressed their views regarding the way the so-called ‘CBSI intelligence team’ seems to do their work. Obviously, I believe the work…
Dear Editor – We have been told by Dr. Soma the Oncologist specialist at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) that upwards of 200 to 300 people are dying each year at the NRH from cervical cancer, breast cancer, mouth cancer, and thyroid cancer. Dr. Soma didn’t mention lung cancer when he spoke during the recent…
Dear Editor – I wish to express my dissatisfaction after I boarded Fair Lady from Honiara to Auki on Monday this week. I am not satisfied with the services provided inside the ship because it does not have a canvas at its back-top area. As a result, those of us sitting in the area and…
Dear Editor – The subject above strikes me to share my concern with the public. Knowing China as a threat to every neighbouring country including the Pacific for Coronavirus, I have great concern for this country. The Solomon Islands is highly at risk to this virus as it continues to spread since we are filled…
The majority of City residents and working population, market vendors, teachers, Police Officers, Public Officers, City Councillors and their employees, school children and thousands more in the provinces have benefited tangibly from their investment with One Link Pacifica and thousands more are waiting patiently to receive their share of their investment with One Link Pacifica,…
(Sharing in the compassion of Christ) By Retired Bp. Raymond Aumae Good people of God in Solomon Islands. It won’t be long from now when you will hear from me again through SIBC, social media, and other local media outlets that a charitable organization known as COMPASSIONATE EDUCATION TRUST FUND will have been legally…
From the High Commissioner’s Desk Dr Lachlan Strahan AS Australia’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, I’m delighted to continue the tradition of fortnightly conversations with Solomon Star readers through this column. It’s an honour to serve here in Solomon Islands, a neighbour with warm and enduring ties to Australia. I take this opportunity to acknowledge…