Dear Editor – In the past year the Solomon Islands had many tragic incidents to report and I felt deep personal sadness reading of incidents involving the loss of life but a story by Allen Waitara written in June 2020 and shared by the SIBC left its mark and has stayed with me. I will…
Dear Editor – We are at the start of New Year and my hopes for a better year, and future, for the Solomon Islands focuses I believe on re-creating national unity and on ethical journalism and the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair, truthful and thorough, ethical standards MASI is working hard to…
Dear Editor – New technology must be adopted to change life and work for the better in a future Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands has capably and effectively made use of new technology in using video conferencing and “zoom” use to communicate at a time when the Covid pandemic has seen travel and conferencing at…
Dear Editor – The Solomon Islands in past years issued some wonderful revenue stamps illustrating its history, culture, music, dance, historical events and its flora and fauna. The art of stamp collecting by agents and individuals remains strong and some countries receive considerable income from the production and sale of its stamps. What is the…
Dear Editor – It is reassuring that the supply of riot equipment by the PRC to the RSIPF comprises non lethal items, and any future consignments, as hinted at by Minister Dickson Mua, should also be non-lethal and in further support of the RSIPF’s ability to deal with public order disturbances in compliance with the…
Dear Editor – Saturday 1st January is a new beginning for many people. It’s a special day for many reasons. In fact, different people will see different reasons to celebrate the day. A couple of things will be the same though. The sun will rise this morning in most places and later set this evening.…
Dear Editor – The month, before MACFest, I visited the Art Gallery to see local art work and I must say, exhibits included impressive carvings, jewellery, and some paintings. Also, I witnessed, the work of an American artist, who was on an art demonstration tour arranged by the American Embassy in Papua New Guinea; her…
Dear Editor – As I have read the article on the above subject I have learn the words to discipline church followers is (Ex-communicate) as such they will not be taking part in any formal programs of the church. The defaulting members are said to be largely from south sea Evangelical church (SSEC) as well…
Dear Editor – I am saddened to read about the violence. I lived in Honiara from 1983 to early 1985, while working for the Forum Fisheries Agency. I met many lovely people from different islands in the Solomons, and have many happy memories. I was struck by the kindness of the people: for example, people…
Dear Editor – Over the past many days Honiara has witnessed a mob burning buildings with youth stealing cargoes from them before they were devoured in flames. This destruction of businesses, some owned by Solomon Islanders and most employing Solomon Islanders, has shown what unskilled, uneducated and unemployed youth are capable of doing under the…