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Rising cost of living, leaders must act

Dear Editor – The rising cost of living in the Solomon Islands is more than just an economic issue; it’s a sign of poor planning and weak systems. Prices of food, fuel, and basic goods continue to climb, yet salaries stay the same. Meanwhile, the gap between those who can afford to live comfortably and...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-24 Original ↗

Rising unemployment in Solomon Islands

Dear Editor – Unemployment is a serious concern in our country, especially among young people who have recently graduated and those who have dropped out of school. Many people are without jobs, and the economic growth also slows down, which affects the overall progress of the country. The government should take the lead by prioritizing...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-24 Original ↗

Corruption

Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the issue of corruption as highlighted by the Transparency Solomon Island. The corrupted activities of Wantok system, misusing of funds for individual interests, bribing and unequal distribution of resources that will benefit the people has greatly affected vulnerable groups, local communities, public and private sector resulting in weak governance. ... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-23 Original ↗

Corrupt leadership

Dear Editor – I’m writing this letter concerning the subject mentioned above, on the continuing issues the country (Solomon Islands) is facing today. Given the current situation the country is facing such as economic crises in connection to financial problems, the development level of the country is not moving ahead. Not only that it’s difficult to progress to another level due to weak central...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-16 Original ↗

High infant mortality

Dear Editor – I refer to your article that was published on September 28th, “Wale: High Infant Mortality Rates Alarming.” The accounted increase in maternal and infant deaths, together with declining immunization rates is a matter of serious concern. The frequency of stillbirths and insufficient health services, especially in the rural areas highlights a serious national health catastrophe. ...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-15 Original ↗

Terminate the Airlines Officer in Lata

Dear Editor – Thank you for allowing me space to publish my view in your leading newspaper in the country. My view will focus mainly on chronic concern from frequent travelling passengers regarding the performance of the Solomon Airline Officer in Lata. Concerned travelling passengers have alleged that this Officer has entertained bribery with travelling passengers....

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-13 Original ↗

River pollution

Dear Editor – I am writing to draw attention to the growing water pollution in our communities, especially along the Mataniko River, Central Honiara. Our research indicates that a large number of people living along the river dumped their garbage into the water, which is made worse by a lack of appropriate disposal locations and sanitary facilities. Public health...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-08 Original ↗

Banning of external partners

I am writing to sincerely express my concern regarding the Solomon Islands Government’s decision to ban external partners from attending the 54th Pacific Island Forum (PIF) meeting in Honiara, as this raises significant issues related to transparency and inclusiveness in governance. According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-05 Original ↗

Climate change and caring for environment

Dear Editor – I am writing this concerning that our communities and rural areas are facing climate displacement that is becoming one of the greatest challenges facing our region. Rising seas, strong storms, and prolonged droughts are forcing families to abandon their homes, threatening not only their safety but also our, cultures and traditions. At the same...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-02 Original ↗

Human rights

Dear Editor – Human rights are the foundation of justice and equality, yet several communities in our area still suffer discrimination and deprivation of fundamental freedoms. Inequality of genders, violence, and restricted access to education are still impacting youth. As a USP student, I think it is critical that these problems are addressed with speed. One of...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-02 Original ↗

Glimpse of domestic violence in Solomon Islands

Dear Editor – As a young student who is really passionate about the well being of other people, I would like to convey my personal concern and the approach towards the alarming rate of domestic violence within our country which is on the rise. Domestic violence has been an ongoing human right issue that has...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-10-01 Original ↗

Corrupt leadership in Solomons

Dear Editor – I am writing to express my growing concern over the erosion of human rights and poor governance in the Solomon Islands. It is increasingly clear that corruption is undermining the fundamental rights of our citizens, particularly in rural areas, where people often lack access to basic services such as education and healthcare. Despite promises...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-09-30 Original ↗

Youth calls for justice and recognition

Dear Editor – Please allow me to voice my concern to the National Government. From the blue ocean along the coast of Guadalcanal to the jungle forest of central Guadalcanal, we carry forward the voices of our indigenous landowners, children and youths of Gold Ridge. We call on the government to prioritize our people when it comes... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 → Go to Top

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-09-30 Original ↗

Netweaving the Soul of Pasifika Development

Introduction: Reconnecting with Our Pacific Soul Bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, halo olgeta – warm Pacific greetings to you all. Esteemed leaders, respected elders, fellow academics, youth representatives, and civil society champions – thank you for the honor of addressing you today. We gather here in Honiara, alongside the Pacific Islands Forum meetings,...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-09-13 Original ↗

Scaling up climate finance in the Pacific

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aspires to be the Pacific’s Climate Partner of Choice. Here, I wish to outline how the Fund is committed to partnering with the Pacific to achieve greater impact in the face of the climate crisis. As leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this week for the Pacific Islands Forum, the criticality of ambitious...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-09-12 Original ↗

TSI applauds increased platform for CSO engagement at PIF

A leaders forum cannot fulfill its purpose if it silences the people it is meant to serve. Without genuine engagement, such an endeavour risks becoming unproductive and meaningless, ultimately doing a disservice to the communities it claims to represent. Leaders must remain accountable, with decisions reflecting the real needs and priorities of their people. As...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-08-30 Original ↗

How Small Island States can secure an affordable energy future

By Scott Morris Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank and Eric J. Lam Small island developing states are among the most vulnerable to climate impacts, including sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather, despite contributing low global greenhouse gas emissions. These island nations are also heavily reliant on costly imported fossil fuels to meet their... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 → Go to Top

Solomon Star Opinion · 2025-07-18 Original ↗

Whoever is the new PM, let’s welcome him!

TODAY Thursday 2 May 2024 will see the 50 Parliamentarians who were chosen during the National General Election of the first ever Joint Election on April 17 convene at the National Parliament Chamber to elect the country’s new Prime Minister. The two Prime Minister Candidates are Matthew Cooper Wale, the re-elected Member of Parliament for...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2024-05-02 Original ↗

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE WISELY!

Today marks a historical milestone for Solomon Islands as registered voters nationwide will cast their votes in the country’s first ever Joint Elections – the casting of votes for National Parliamentarians, Provincial Assembly Members/Honiara City Councillors in a single day. The importance of all eligible Solomon Islanders participating in the electoral process cannot be over-emphasized...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2024-04-17 Original ↗

SIEO’s election awareness program a positive development

THE announcement by the Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) that its Media and Communications team is soon to roll out a voters’ awareness program in preparation for the ‘Synchronized Elections’ in April this year 2024 is a positive development worthy of commendation. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi, in announcing the...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2024-01-11 Original ↗

Australia’s commitment to ensuring a prosperous SI is reassuring!

THE bold reiteration of Australia’s commitment to ensuring a prosperous Solomon Islands by the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, was indeed reassuring. Minister Conroy’s three-day visit to Honiara coincided with the 20th anniversary of the deployment of the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2023-07-29 Original ↗

Happy 45th Independence Anniversary Solomon Islands!

Today marks 45 years since our attainment of nationhood from Great Britian. 45 years back, Solomon Islands joined the international community as a sovereign state. 45 years back, the Union Jack flag was lowered for the final time and our Solomon Islands national flag of blue, green colours with a white diagonal and five stars...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2023-07-07 Original ↗

Burglary attacks on churches calls for reflection

THE latest burglaries involving a group of men, mostly unemployed youths, who stole from the Anglican and Seventh Day Adventist churches in Gizo, Western Province, indicates a sick society with fast declining moral values. It is very disheartening to see thugs now targeting churches, the last place any person in his or her right mind...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2023-07-01 Original ↗

Hail to our seafarers!

SOLOMON Islands is a nation of geographically scattered islands and the major means of transport between our various islands is boats and ships. Around the globe, most trading activities occur by sea and this means our seafarers play an important role. Without the shipping services, there won’t be any economic activities. And on these ships...

Solomon Star Opinion · 2023-06-29 Original ↗