On the 18th July 2022, the Island Sun reprinted a story of Hon. MP Peter Kenilorea Jr on his views of China that betray his narrow-mindedness towards China and delusional perceptions of the political and practical realities of Solomon Islands. Most revealing are two issues he emphasized: his desire for closer ties with Australia (at…
Solomon Islanders who changed global history By Michael J Field So why, someone might ask Caroline Kennedy, was the fact that your father was saved by a couple of Solomon Islanders obscured for so long? And while at it, perhaps ask her just why her father, then Lt jg John F Kennedy, managed to lose…
DISSOLUTION OF WESTERN, CHOISEUL PROVINCE ASSEMBLY AND THE ELECTION By Christian B Mesepitu Former Premier, WPG Introduction This Brief is prepared for the information of the people of Western and Choiseul Province Citizens in relation to the dissolution of these two assemblies of Western and Choiseul Provinces on June 13, 2022. It covers the effects…
THANKS, but no thanks. That seems to be the response by voters everywhere to the proposed extension of the 11th Parliament by 12 months. Extension they say is not justified. Election they say must be held next year. Period. The story is the same – everywhere. All over Solomon Islands. Now sensing potential defeat, the…
We sincerely share grievance with the rest of East Guadalcanal Provincial business owners, Private or Communal, home stays out there, bungalows, Tavanipupu Tourist Island Resort, World Vision, health sectors & the travelling Public at large as we all are equally denied of the required Air services, by the Solomon Airlines Executive in its 7th months…
COMMENTARY Most Solomon Islanders vote for the candidate who they think will be most likely to help them personally, or help their family (and maybe help their community). For most voters national politics and policy are not something they think much about when they vote. This is so because of corruption infiltrating our electoral system.…
Intro The Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) has issued ’DCGA Constituency Information Pack 2022’ to government MPs as a strategy to garner support from people on their intentions to extend the life of Parliament from 4 to 5 years. The awareness pack is ‘MISLEADING’ with an intention to ‘DECEIVE’ people. In fact,…
Interview with Sir Frank O. Kabui, Former Governor General Interviewer: I heard that SIBC had contacted you to say something as a former Governor-General on this occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Sir Frank Kabui: Yes but I declined as I was not sure of the protocol aspect. I however was able to get the…
CHINA is the largest developing country. China’s foreign policy is characterized by commitment to equality of all countries regardless big or small. China always stands with other developing countries, take concrete actions to build a community with a shared future and carry out high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Pacific Island Countries have always been priorities in…
THE government of Solomon Islands is mooting the idea of extending parliament’s term via constitutional amendment, either through a sunset clause or permanently, in light of the general election and Pacific Games falling in the same year. While the Opposition, business sector, and public seem united against the proposal, a leaked memo reveals that the…