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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
引言:重新连接我们的太平洋灵魂 Bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, halo olgeta – 向大家致以温暖的太平洋问候。尊敬的领导人、受人尊敬的长者、各位学者、青年代表和民间社会的倡导者们 – 感谢您今天给予我发言的荣幸。我们在霍尼亚拉聚集,参加太平洋岛国论坛会议,...
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...
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...
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
作者:斯科特·莫里斯(Scott Morris),亚洲开发银行副行长;埃里克·J·拉姆(Eric J. Lam)
小岛屿发展中国家是气候影响最脆弱的国家之一,包括海平面上升、洪水和极端天气,尽管它们的全球温室气体排放量较低。这些岛国也严重依赖昂贵的进口化石燃料来满足它们的...
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...
今天,2024年5月2日,50名在4月17日首次联合选举中选出的国会议员将在国家议会大厅召开会议,选举国家的新总理。两位总理候选人是马修·库珀·韦尔(Matthew Cooper Wale),重新当选的国会议员...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...