Dear Editor – As a concerned resident of Kobivatu in East Honiara, I am writing to express my concern about the ongoing rubbish collection problems affecting our community. Poor waste management has become a serious issue, created unhealthy surroundings and damaged the environment. Recently, many residents have started disposing of rubbish in nearby drainage systems because there...
Dear Editor – Smoking is the common habits that every people do it but now it is getting out of control as the habit of smoking tend to affect the kids between the age range of early 7 to 11 years of age, especially those that residing in communities. Those children that are involving in smoking are...
Dear Editor – In his eloquent speech to Parliament in reply to the motion of no confidence in his leadership the Prime Minister accused the Court of Appeal of judicial overreach. By that he meant that the Court had not merely interpreted the law but had made law, which is the role of Parliament. The...
By Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands The continued rise in global fuel prices is no longer just an external shock—it has become a test of leadership. Unfortunately, the Government’s response to date has been slow, reactive, and insufficient to protect the Solomon Islands economy and its people. While other Pacific Island countries have moved...
作者:马丁·B·霍萨瑙(Martin B. Housanau)
马绍尔群岛
全球燃油价格的持续上涨不再仅仅是外部冲击——它已成为领导力的考验。不幸的是,政府迄今为止的反应缓慢、被动,且不足以保护所罗门群岛的经济和人民。尽管其他太平洋岛国已经采取行动......
By Richie Tepuke Pautangata Legal Commentator Solomon Islands faces repeated constitutional crises where opposition motions clash with executive power. From Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s national case to Renbel’s Premier Derek Pongi, these disputes reveal flaws in our Standing Orders and Provincial Government Act (Cap 107). Reform is urgent to protect democracy, avoid paralysis, and redirect...
Dear Editor – Constituents in West Guadalcanal were concerned very much over prolonged-delay of the applied project since 2024 -2026 roll out project. We understand that careful planning process is a result of the CDF Act 2023 that the constituency office must adherent to the procurement Guidelines and this is a normal process for every...
Dear Editor – For the public, it is very important to remain careful when buying leafy vegetables such as slippery cabbage. Consumers should not judge the parcel only by its size or appearance. Instead, buyers are encouraged to check the bottom and middle sections of the bundle where some hidden stems or poor quality leaves may be placed inside. ...
By Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands. The ongoing political instability in the Solomon Islands is no longer just a political issue — it is a direct threat to national development and the well-being of our people, especially those in rural communities. While leaders continue to shift alliances and focus on political survival, ordinary citizens...
马丁·B·霍萨瑙(Martin B. Housanau)报道,马绍尔群岛。所罗门群岛持续的政治不稳定不再仅仅是一个政治问题——它直接威胁到国家发展和我们人民的福祉,尤其是农村社区的人民。尽管领导者们继续转变联盟并关注政治生存,普通公民......
Dear Editor – How long will we continue to ignore the issue of corruption in our country? Is it because we have normalized it? Or are we just choosing to ignore it? Corruption is now tolerated as a normal part of life, to the point where people don’t realise it anymore. My concern is, are we going to allow our...
There should be consideration to establish a school of culture and music By Nelson H U Boso, Noro Town, Western Province The revolution of the 60s need not remind us of the melodies that once hit the SIBS airwaves from Honiara broadcasting station. Some people say we were neck to neck with the Fijian development,...
应考虑建立文化与音乐学校
作者:内尔森·H·U·博索(Nelson H U Boso),西部省诺罗镇
60年代的革命不需要提醒我们曾经从霍尼亚拉广播电台传出的旋律。有些人说我们与斐济的发展势均力敌,......
By Alfred Suraia Honiara The recent media statement by the People’s First Party (PFP), “leave no one behind” is very interesting. What does this mean for the Government for national unity and transformation (GNUT) policies and programmes where PFP equally contributed to their formation and translation for both the 100-day programme and the 4-year policy...
Dear Editor – Our world is in a pretty bad state, largely, it must be said, due to the ego driven and inept leadership of one man, Donald Trump. Now is therefore not the best time for our politicians to be indulging themselves once again in the numbers game. Now is surely a time for...
By TSI Honiara: Six years after Pacific leaders committed to confronting corruption through the Teieniwa Vision, an important question remains: are those regional commitments translating into meaningful progress across Pacific Island countries? Last month, regional leaders, diplomats, and governance experts gathered in Suva at the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Forum. The meeting marked the...
The re-appointment of my fellow Roviana brother Dr. Transform Aqorau as the SINU Vice-Chancellor for a second term after a rigorous, transparent, and comprehensive recruitment process is a sweet serendipity for me. To have one of our sons being called out twice to lead an array of academic leaders in such a notorious institution as...
By: Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands. The absence of timely and verified audited accounts means that the successive and present Solomon Islands Government’s often plan and allocate funds without a full understanding of past expenditure performance, liabilities, and financial commitments. This is not merely an administrative concern; it is a governance issue that affects...
Dear Editor – I, Chief John Koloko, a traditional leader of Birao Ward, East Guadalcanal, wish to publicly express my deep concern and strong objection regarding the recent decision by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification to grant a Prospecting Licence to Powerplus Pacific Mining Limited over our customary land in Birao. This licence...
On 19th May 2023, the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are’Are constituency, Hon -Peter Kenilorea Jnr moved or raised this issue on the floor of parliament for formal discussion and debate. He suggested that as part of Electoral Reform, the counting of ballot papers should be considered and conducted at all polling stations, just...
By Thornley Hite, Ranonga Former Team Leader: CC/EPAC for WP Allow me space to share my thoughts on said issue. The generation of thinkers (great minds) who desired change in governance system may have passed on but a few others still survive. These were founding leaders of this nation. After the handing over of the...
By Richie Tepuke Pautangata Honiara The removal of our Renbel MP is highly suspicious and unacceptable. It shields the bauxite stockpile left by BMSI, the company APID hired for its controversial mining operation. That mining enabled the corrupt registration of West Rennell land, handing it over to APID. Our court challenge to rectify the corrupt... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 → Go to Top
By: Martin B. Housanau Ebey – Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. As Solomon Islands moves toward the 2027 National Budget, responsibility for continued budget deficits and weak climate finance outcomes can no longer be diffused across government. It is critical for the Government to seriously consider moving away from budget deficits, and adopting a balanced budget aligned...
By Martin B. Housanau Ebey, Marshall Islands Solomon Islands is approaching a critical national milestone: graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2027/2028. While this marks international recognition of progress, experience across the Pacific is clear, and that is countries that fail to prepare pay a heavy economic and social price. The other Pacific...
I wish to express my view here based no my experience as a Senior Science Teacher and Head of Department because I have served in both boarding and day secondary schools in Western Province. Two of the schools included; Kukudu Adventist College (boarding), Beulah Provincial Secondary School (boarding), and Gizo Community High School (day school). ...