Dear Editor – In our beautiful Solomon Islands, where we celebrate the rich diversity of our people and cultures, it is important to remember that every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Among us are people with Albinism, a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, resulting in lighter skin, hair,…
Dear Editor – I read in the Solomon Star issue 8857 on Tuesday 13th August 2024 that the Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly has set up a ‘State Government office’ within the Guadalcanal Provincial Government office to pursue the adoption of statehood by 2026. Looking at the statehood, adoption was one of the issues that almost every province in…
A Study of Military Bases in the Philippines by Prof Roland G Simbulan PROFESSOR Roland G Simbulan’s book, THE BASES OF OUR INSECURITY” is the sort of subject many, if not all the heavies in our friendly military establishments would rather avoid, let alone talk about. Launched on January 1, 1985, the paperback touches on…
On 17th April 2024 Solomon citizens of voting age went to the polls to vote in who they entrust their political power to, to govern on their behalf for the next four years (4). Contesting candidates for people’s political power, stood as political party members or as independent candidates. When the ballot papers were counted,…
Transparency Solomon Islands congratulates the newly elected Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele for his election as Solomon Islands Prime Minister in the 12th Parliament. With his vast experience in the public sector and understanding of the Machinery of the Government, you have the knowledge, the experience to bring about real change and significant shift in…
Dear Editor, I appreciate this opportunity to voice my concern on the theme transformational leadership in Solomon Islands government. Initially, I’d like to convey my congratulations to our newly prime minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, and all the other members of parliament this year (2024). They will be our next leaders for the up coming years,…
Dear Editor, As a concerned resident of Honiara, I urge city officials to prioritize the installation of traffic lights and, if feasible, surveillance cameras in the Central Business District (CBD). The current lack of traffic management infrastructure poses significant risks to both public safety and efficient traffic flow. Honiara’s bustling CBD witnesses a constant stream…
TODAY Thursday 2 May 2024 will see the 50 Parliamentarians who were chosen during the National General Election of the first ever Joint Election on April 17 convene at the National Parliament Chamber to elect the country’s new Prime Minister. The two Prime Minister Candidates are Matthew Cooper Wale, the re-elected Member of Parliament for…
Dear Editor, THE system we use in this country for electing MPs is the “first past the post” system. That means the candidate with the most votes wins. At first sight there is nothing wrong with that but when you take a closer look at the figures you will see that in many cases the…
THE responsibility to choose leaders who genuinely care for the nation weighs heavily upon us as Christians as we approach 17 April 2024, the election day for our beloved country. Our faith calls us to seek wisdom, discernment, and a deep commitment to biblical principles as we navigate the complexities of election time. In this short discourse,…