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Dear Editor – As a concerned student and citizen of the Solomon Islands, I encourage the newly elected government to consider the issue of gender equality and women empowerment as top priority work. This is Goal No.5 of the 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals which is integral to the achievement of the other 10 SDG. …
Dear Editor – As an University of the South Pacific (USP) student doing governance I write to address the pressing issue of LGBTQ underrepresentation and discrimination in Fiji. Despite some progress, our LGBTQ citizens continue to face prejudice that violates their fundamental rights. While same-sex activity was decriminalized in 2010, LGBTQ Fijians still lack basic…
Dear Editor – I write today with a heavy heart, concerned about the growing widespread of domestic violence that outbreaks our community. It is an issue that has affected too many lives, particularly the lives of women, whose rights are being compressed upon daily. The time has come for us, as a nation, to stand…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming rise of Gender- Base Violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands, which is a violation of basic human rights. Recent media reports have shown an increase in GBV which is a very grave concern. As a signatory to International human rights treaties like the Convention…
Dear Editor – As a citizen of Samoa, I am writing to express my frustrations about the Poor Governance happening in our country. While the country is getting ready for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week, there has been a lot of effort put in by the Public Sector to ensure a…
Dear Editor – As a student studying sociology and social work, we are aimed to promote people’s rights and an access to justice. There are concerns in regarding our justice system that are found to said being unappropriated and unavailable to all people. Firstly, lawyers are too expensive. People require lawyers to ensure they have their…
IN Solomon Islands, I have noticed a concerning trend: many Members of Parliament (MPs) focus heavily on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), while neglecting their broader responsibilities, especially those related to creating real opportunities for economic empowerment and development. The CDF, designed as a financial tool to support grassroots development, has unfortunately become a magnet for…
THERE is something deeply unsettling about the recent appointments to the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) Board. While Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification, Honorable Bradley Tovosia may have exercised his legal powers under the Solomon Islands Water Authority Act, I can’t help but feel that this process reeks of…
Dear Editor – As a concerned citizen, I registered my deep concern regarding issues of leadership and corruption in relation to abuse of power by institution leaders in Solomon Island. Our leaders should exemplify integrity and adhere to motto,” To lead is to serve.” Unfortunately, many officials continue to engage in unethical behavior practices despite…
Dear Editor – I am writing to share my concern on the recent revelation published in the Solomon Star News website on 6th October, 2024 regarding the lack of inclusion of the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) in regards to the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). SIWIBA plays an important role in empowering women business owners and…