Dear Editor, Harvesting of marine resources such as turtles, beche-de-mer, shark fins and other fish species was traditionally a normal activity for most communities in parts of the country. There was no such law as banning of these resources, which were harvested for food mainly as only small quantity would be sold or traded for…
THIS is the time of year my fellow countrymen come to Solomon Islands in order to honor those who served and those who did not return home. The commemoration service at the WWII American Guadalcanal Memorial and Ambassador Caroline Kennedy’s visit to where her father’s PT boat was sunk are reminders of our shared history…
THE bold reiteration of Australia’s commitment to ensuring a prosperous Solomon Islands by the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, was indeed reassuring. Minister Conroy’s three-day visit to Honiara coincided with the 20th anniversary of the deployment of the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands…
MAPPING OUR SOCIETYBy Mr. Gideon Harps This year we stand among nations, as a young democracy, to celebrate 45 years of nationhood. This day 07 JULY is set aside to remember those days when our fathers lead us into gaining independence from Great Britain. It is a day to not only remember but to ponder…
Today marks 45 years since our attainment of nationhood from Great Britian. 45 years back, Solomon Islands joined the international community as a sovereign state. 45 years back, the Union Jack flag was lowered for the final time and our Solomon Islands national flag of blue, green colours with a white diagonal and five stars…
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,…