WAY forward (2) for State Government that was mentioned in “An Inhouse Critical Analysis: Final Draft of the Federal Constitution” says [quote]: Way Forward D (2): “It is important that the intention to restructure the country’s government system along the line of federalism as per the new Constitution must be supported by the entire country,…
THIS is the time of year my fellow countrymen come to Solomon Islands in order to honor those who served and those who did not return home. The commemoration service at the WWII American Guadalcanal Memorial and Ambassador Caroline Kennedy’s visit to where her father’s PT boat was sunk are reminders of our shared history…
MAPPING OUR SOCIETYBy Mr. Gideon Harps This year we stand among nations, as a young democracy, to celebrate 45 years of nationhood. This day 07 JULY is set aside to remember those days when our fathers lead us into gaining independence from Great Britain. It is a day to not only remember but to ponder…
(TSI) Illegal Harvesting of Beche- de-mer continues during this ban period, especially in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency (MOI). The law-abiding citizens of MOI scream it in social media, brought it to the attention of the Commissioner of Police it is alleged but to no avail. Who fuels this illegal harvesting? Allegations are leveled at…
Being awarded the Member of the British Empire Medal from Queen Elizabeth in 2021 was undoubtedly a momentous occasion in my life. Today I had the humble honour of being bestowed the Medal by His Excellency, the Governor General, my Biology Teacher at KGVI, Sir David Vunagi. The honor bestowed upon me for my services…
We live in a jaded world – for the most part, a post-Christian world. Even within the church, we find apathy and lethargy. Many people are not energized by their faith in God, which is a fulfillment of the statement Jesus made in Revelation 3 in addressing the church of the last days, “I know…
As we watch the relentless downward spiral of global society, we recall that biblical prophecy states that the latter days would be marked by a collapse of faith, morality, and ethics. The question we’re now asking ourselves is, where are we now as per bible prophecy? The book of Daniel and Revelation specifically reveals prophetic…
SO, it had been announced that the United States (US) Naval Hospital Ship ‘Mercy’ will return to our shores come November 19 when the 2023 Pacific Games will commence. This is made possible through the understanding of the US Government of the importance of allowing this floating hospital to return to Solomon Islands to support…
Solomon Islands; a beautiful island nation in the Pacific Ocean. I am honored to be the first Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Solomon Islands. I decided to visit Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands in order to demonstrate Japan’s strong commitment to Pacific Island countries. I am greatly impressed by the spectacular nature of Solomon…
Just recently, I joined relatives to mourn the passing of a niece. She was in her early 30s. She left behind her two young children (boys). As we sat around the casket, her bereaved father told us the story of her life. In 2014, she had completed her studies at SICHE. She graduated with a…