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Dear Editor – I’m writing to you today to express my concern about youth facilities in our communities and the right of youth to empowerment. Youths who don’t have enough space to grow up engage in illegal activities like drinking alcohol, smoking, and committing violent crimes. However, this is to be expected when they see more bars, bottle…
Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the recent article about the tragic case of a 49-year-old father who raped his own daughter in Isabel Province. This horrific act has left me deeply saddened and raises a pressing question: how long will we allow our children to suffer at the hands of abusers?…
HONIARA’S public transportation system is a lifeline for thousands of residents who depend on buses to commute daily. However, the ongoing issue of short bus routes has become a major source of frustration for the public, damaging the city’s reputation and highlighting the need for urgent action from the Honiara City Council. For years, bus…
Dear Editor – I’m writing as a Solomon Islands citizen voicing my concerns on the growing incidence of kwaso in Honiara, a key contributor community violence and crime. The homemade alcohol (kwaso) beyond being a health hazard to consumers can be linked to community violence and crimes. The vulnerable members of our society, women and…
Dear Editor – I am writing to raise awareness of the persistent issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands. Despite the enactment of the Family Protection Act in 2014, which criminalizes domestic violence and provides mechanisms for victims to seek protection, enforcement remains weak, with cultural norms often prioritizing reconciliation over justice. The…
Dear Editor – I want to express my personal view about the lack of access to the justice system, considering so much cases happening in our country, the Solomon Islands. It came to our attention that most of victims experiencing abuse and rape have remained silent and unable to speak out about it. In a…
Dear Editor – I am writing this letter due to my concerns over poor governance, corruption and the non-upholding of basic human rights in our country. The government has an obligation to ensure good governance in its leadership of the country. It also has an obligation to ensure national security. In terms of national security,…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern about the continued neglect of public services in rural areas of the Solomon Islands, particularly in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The lack of access to basic services in these regions stems largely from poor governance and the mismanagement of resources. Rural communities suffer due to…
Dear Editor – I wish to express my deep concern about the ongoing lack of reliable shipping services in Choiseul Province, particularly in the northern side of the province. Shipping is vital for economic growth and connectivity, making its uninterrupted service crucial for any community. As recently reported, the people of Choiseul province heavily depend…
Dear Editor – I am writing to address one of the growing concerns that generate stress to parents and guardians of high school students. As huge numbers of high school students acquired touch mobile phones for study purposes, I have seen this as helpful for communication and significant to obtain information related to their academic…