SO, it had been announced that the United States (US) Naval Hospital Ship ‘Mercy’ will return to our shores come November 19 when the 2023 Pacific Games will commence. This is made possible through the understanding of the US Government of the importance of allowing this floating hospital to return to Solomon Islands to support…
Solomon Islands; a beautiful island nation in the Pacific Ocean. I am honored to be the first Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Solomon Islands. I decided to visit Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands in order to demonstrate Japan’s strong commitment to Pacific Island countries. I am greatly impressed by the spectacular nature of Solomon…
Just recently, I joined relatives to mourn the passing of a niece. She was in her early 30s. She left behind her two young children (boys). As we sat around the casket, her bereaved father told us the story of her life. In 2014, she had completed her studies at SICHE. She graduated with a…
Auditor’s Shocking Findings The findings of the Auditor General revealed that a total of $167,328,248 was identified to consolidate the National Disaster Operation Committee for the whole of Solomon Islands Government’s approach to Preparedness & Response Plan to Covid-19 pandemic. Given the revelation of how these funds have been abused and siphoned off by those…
How do I trust God when it seems He didn’t come through? Have you ever asked this question? Life is tough and unpredictable and rarely happens the way we plan so it’s likely you’ve prayed for something you didn’t receive or asked God to change something that painfully remained the same. Or you may not…
Frank Sade Bilaupaine*Honiara How many times have you picked up a newspaper or social media platform and read something on a topic you’re familiar with and realized that you’re reading something which isn’t true? Annoyingly, it happens to us all. When the news reports something we know is untrue and then reports on something we…
By Tess Newton Cain* Kiribati to return to the Pacific Islands Forum Prime Minister Rabuka’s recent visit to Kiribati looks to have paid off. President Maamau of Kiribati has advised Rabuka (in his capacity as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum) that his country is ready to rejoin the regional organisation. The regional leadership is…
It is a pity that MARA leadership sees it necessary for the Speaker of the Malaita Provincial Assembly to be denied the legal support he needs to effectively carry out his independent duties. MARA leadership and its cohorts must be reminded that all government Ministries and departments, including all Provincial Premiers, Assembly Speakers and Provincial…
[January 19, 2023, Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara] Hon. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Madam Sogavare,Hon. Speaker of the National Parliament Patteson Oti,Hon. Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga,Hon. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale,Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Jeremiah Manele,Hon. Ministers of the Crown,Hon. Members of Parliament,Senior Government officials,Distinguished guests,Members of the Chinese communities, Chinese…
CASH circulation in the economy is very important in any country like Solomon Islands because it helps keep businesses and trade going. It also allows our people to have some form of cash in their possession, help sustain their lives and support their standard of living. However, the higher rate of cash circulation there is,…