Dear Editor – Please allow me space in your paper to respond to the letter written by Patricia Sam Dalu, Published in the Island Sun on Wednesday 16th March 2016. In the letter, Patricia Sam Dalu raised the question of who mandated the current Bina/Talifu Interim committee per say and therefore the registration of Bina/Talifu…
Dear Editor – With the passing of our statesman, the late Sir Peter, we all had our moment of quiet reflection on the life of late Sir Peter and his family. I would like to convey a few words that I feel I need to express and share to the passing of a gentle and…
Works’ Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has issued a notice of request to the International Transport Federation (ITF) for an international ban on shipping services to Solomon Islands. This comes as the ongoing dispute between the parties continues. WUSI general secretary Tony Kagovai yesterday confirmed to this paper that a letter has been sent to…
The Anglican Dean of Darwin, Keith Joseph, was living and working in Solomon Islands when he realised the world was slowly drowning. “In that time, I could see with my own eyes the damage being done,” he said. “And I could also see the effect [climate change] was having on my friends, their lives, and…
THE Auki Market Vendors Association has benefitted greatly from a successful training completed on Wednesday last week. Twenty five people attended the training which aimed to give fair knowledge about selling of products, budgeting and saving concepts. The training was conducted by BSB, Auki branch manager and UN Coordination Analyst Sarah Nihopara. The market business…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is reportedly under pressure as the planned intervention into Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) saga faces political contrast. Major companies, Soltuna and GPPOL including Solrice and other big businesses have called for immediate government intervention on the SIPA ongoing reforms which is irking businesses and people. Insiders revealed the private business…
THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development has clarified that the huge amount of money received by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) board, was not a one-off bulk payment. Henry Murray was responding to claims board members were paid a hefty one-off payment of between $150,000 and $170,000 as bonus payment. “We…
MALAITA premier Peter Ramohia has opened the provincial assembly’s meeting on Friday last week. During his speech to open the one-week meeting which resumes tomorrow, Mr Ramohia reminded provincial members of their duties and highlighted the focus of his government. “We must continue to work together to realize the vision of the current government. It…
A Japanese volunteer who worked in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) for the last 13 months says safety has been seen in this country as minor. Ayaka Kawano was referring to safety of people doing construction and other dangerous jobs. “I have observed during my time here that almost all trades people and those…
Most of the churches in the country will be celebrating the holy week and Easter week starting with Palm Sunday celebrations today. In Honiara, youth and Sunday school ministry from Anglican’s All Saints Church will put on some dramas to remember the Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the biblical event when Jesus rode on a…