AT an exceptional occasion Tuesday this week at the Australian National University’s (ANU) University House, coinciding with the Solomon Islands Transition Workshop, a little known Esau Kekeubata of the interior of East Kwaio was given an uncommon honor to launch Dr David Akin’s book: Colonialism, Maasina Rule, and the Origins of Malaitan Kastom. Dr Akin…
TENAKOGA Primary School in the Paripao ward of North East Guadalcanal was recently boosted with solar sets thanks to Willies Electrical. The school is being run by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church. Situated further in-land, it takes over 2 hours on a rough ride to reach the school from Honiara. The school turns 70…
It is common in most villages in Solomon Islands, when someone died, relatives and friends of the deceased wrap up the get-together during the 10th day after the passing. Yesterday was also the 10th day after the death of Dr. John Joseph Roughan. Before sending this to press, my thoughts are with villagers throughout Solomon…
DEAR EDITOR – You got it all wrong, Page 4 of Solomon Star Issue No. 5322 Thursday 31st October, 2013. Wilson Filei no longer speaks for our community of Fanalei. His recent remarks that the community is divided over resumption of hunting, come next hunting season, is far remote from any truth. The dolphin slaughter…
Dr John Roughan, School Board Member for the past 6 years passed away on 24th October, 2013. Funeral mass was held yesterday at Holy Cross Cathedral, Honiara, Solomon Islands. This was followed by burial at Tanagai. He was a man with a great insight into the lives of people. He worked constantly to bring out…
I WISH to join my colleague Dr Transform Aqorau (SST5315), or he has happily beaten me first, in paying my sincerest tribute to a great leader I respect most. His passing away was a shock to me when I was told of the news after work Thursday night. I was lost for words as my…
DR JOHN Roughan left us yesterday. He was a giant of a man and a ceaseless campaigner for the cause(s) of the grassroots. He will be sorely missed. He came to this country as a Priest and through his work many in this country have been helped in more ways than one. Many are where…
HOW does one evaluate RAMSI? I am not sure how, although there are various Reports, Consultancies and Surveys that have attempted to address this question. These Reports have endeavored to evaluate the effectiveness of RAMSI against the three pillars of its stated mission, namely, a) restoration of law and order, b) improving the machinery of…
WHEN girls are not assured the same opportunities as boys, whether one speaks of the level of ones’ education or which profession one would like to pursue, we as families, villages, societies and nations are short-changing ourselves. For when girls suffer such realities, economies deprive themselves of half their potential professionals — scientists, innovators, socio-economic…
Dr Patricia Rodie’s address to teachers on World Teachers Day I feel honoured and privileged indeed to be given another opportunity to speak to you on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, organised by SINTA. May I take this opportunity to thank the World Teachers Day 2013 Organising Committee for inviting me to…