More Women in parliament

Dear Editor – A lot has been said on the above interesting topic, workshops after workshops reports and written ideas, almost daily appeared in the media lately. A lot of reasons were stated or blamed on the obstacles facing women, culture and tradition, money, domestic chores, etc. etc.etc to be in Parliament. I am no…

The proper role of elected MPs

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What achievements?

Dear Editor – Soon the ninth parliament will dissolve and the nation will go to the polls again to elect our new parliamentarians. Before we go to the polls, it’s good to look back and assess the performances of our MPs and their achievements in the last 4 years. First, parliament debate participation. Three quarters…

POB and its clients

Dear Editor – Much has been expressed in the paper about Pan Oceanic Bank (POB). Some were for and others against. It is normal with anything that is new that there will be doubts and reservations while others simply take it as it comes. But just a reminder to those who are flooding that bank…

Our ocean

Dear Editor – Believing in a creation theology, the Ocean is none other than a sanctuary of our well being. Our Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest and is home to countless marine migratory and coastal marine species which are vital components in sustaining our vast underwater realm. These natural inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean…

Chiefs need more power

Dear Editor – The current role carried out by the Chiefs and traditional leaders has been limited by law (legislation). This limitation of power remains unchanged for 36 years since Solomon Islands Independence took effect in 1978. There have been several reviews and reforms and several forms of governments have attempted to address the issue…

Our rights at risk

Dear Editor – It is now high time that every voting indigenous Solomon Islander rise up and use the ballot box to change direction and defend their every right to live in this land and be prosper rather than being sidelined like strangers in their own land. Just look at the city of Honiara. With…

Knowing one-self

Dear Editor – I could not be given in easily to temptation. That is why I am valuable. I never involved in unlawful activities that is why I prosper in my values considerably. I could be a leader of my country, society or even in my own family. Why there are millions of opportunities out…