MR Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the motion moved by the Prime Minister that Parliament resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider National Parliament Paper N0.19 of 2017, The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) 2003 -2017: a joint report by the Solomon Islands…
Dear Editor – Despite controversies surrounding specific mining projects throughout the country-Goldridge, Renell and Bellona. Temotu. Isabel to name a few, the DCC appears to be doing something to improve how things are done in this industry with the recent launch of the National Minerals Policy. I assume that, the document is no longer classified…
Dear Editor – I learned with a heavy heart the tragic death of 16 people from Uhu, Malaita, who lost their lives at sea more than a fortnight ago. I’ve read in the media those people were on their way to Marau, east Guadalcanal, to raise funds for their church, when they met their fate.…
Dear Editor – People with the right mindset should fully support the removal of RCDF from the nation’s leadership if the nation wants to move forward with its development aspirations. The current members of parliament and the DCC government led by Prime Minister Sogavare should have listened and accepted this decision because the way in…
Dear Editor – Logging Threat! Isabellians of Maringe/Bugotu, will it never stop? The last of our virgin forest is under threat of logging and it is none other than the national and provincial governments who have given the say so. The few greedy people who have no concern for our future generations are selling off…
Dear Editor – After reading the response by Solomon Pita, Dean of STMS SINU, star no. 6628 dated June 24 2017; I decided to change the heading of my previous letter from, Are ITEC-SINU Trade Courses downgraded by Palladium to ITEC-SINU Courses downgraded by Palladium. Firstly, the reason I decided to change the heading is…
Dear Editor – On behalf of the Ontong Java Atoll Development Company and the Ontong Java Atoll community, I am once again honored to draft and present this correspondence affirming our full commitment, honorable and sustainably minded intentions; and confidence in the detailed technological, farming, and sustainable management solutions outlined for Ontong Java’s sea farm…
This week the country is farewelling the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The week long event kicked off last Sunday with a Thanks-giving ceremony at the Maranatha Hall in East Honiara. Throughout this week a number of activities have been lined up for the farewell program. Its a time for everyone to come…
Speech by RAMSI Special Coordinator Quinton DevlinMaranatha Hall, East HoniaraSunday 25 June 2017 I stand here, on behalf of the thousands of women and men that came from 15 nations across the Pacific over the last 14 years fo helpem fren; to help a friend in need; to end the violence; to stabilise the country…
Dear Editor – Rumours had it, that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development has been suspended by the Ministry of Public Service for some unknown reasons that only the Minister himself knows. Now, as a former member of the Public Service Commission, I am asking the chairman of the public service commission…