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"Bloody ridge" plaque removal

OVER the weekend some narrow-minded people decided to remove the engraved plaque to honour our locals who have played a part in the second world war Guadalcanal campaign.

AG’s response to George Satu’s allegations

I have read the articles by George Satu (“Satu”) published in the Solomon Star on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th August 2017 in which he has made certain allegations against the PS and the Minister for Communication & Aviation (“MCA”) as well as myself and my wife and son.

World Heritage program on Rennell

Dear Editor - After more than 20 years under the program with nothing but pride, high expectations and hanging on to it for dear life, weird questions and doubts are emerging from all corners by those who just can’t take it anymore.

Clone products flooding SI

Dear Editor - In a country where the institutions are fragile, it’s easier for sub-standard products finding their way in unfretted.

A shameful & contemptuous act

Dear Editor - The reported theft of an engraved plate from a memorial unveiled at Bloody Ridge Memorial Park just a week ago is shameful and I hope the person or persons responsible for such reprehensible conduct will soon be apprehended by the police.

Landowner wants Walande relocated

Dear Editor - With reference to the article written by Mr. Jackson Rahemae, Solomon Star, 11th August article No-6669, in the pretext that he is the head chief of the Pomwaimwei Tribe in Small Malaita.

Govt under siege

Dear Editor - Mr. William Gua’s revelation in your paper that unnamed foreign businessmen had proped up GCC with a payment of $1.8 million seems to explain government somewhat irrational decisions especially in regards to natural resources.

Aviation saga

Dear Editor - Its interesting to read and see the ongoing words of battle by a number of our top officials connected to the aviation authority.

The new biochemistry analyser installed at the National Referral hospital last week.

Medical matters

During last week, the National Referral Hospital [NRH]’s Medical Laboratory installed a new biochemistry analyser.

Gold Ridge: gosh, not again

Dear Editor – AXF's recent announcement that a new Chinese investor has been found for Gold Ridge came as no surprise.

For the love of SI

Dear Editor – It is not uncommon for foreigners like Bruce White who spend a few days in Solomon Islands to assume they know more about the country and its people.