I want to relate to you some true events and happenings which resonate in my mind today after the passing of many years and which, oddly enough, have, perhaps some similarity and bearing on the thoughts and reactions of some…
Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale has reminded the government on the number of issues that need thorough attention, as the country looks to go into 2021 with a new policy direction. In his speech during the sine die motion in…
By Solomon Suke Dear Editor, Grateful if you can publish this in your publications, including your online mediums. SINU has now had its share of drama not even a month after USP. So much has been alleged against the VC…
In over 40 years of independence and conducting of diplomatic relations, no diplomatic ally has publicly spoken directly to Solomon Islanders, including national and provincial leaders, in an admonishing fashion to ‘stop making irresponsible remarks or actions’ against their/global policies,…
by Biman Chand Prasad The impact of COVID-19 on the world economy is going to be devastating. Indeed, COVID-19 has already decimated the Pacific island economies. Even the two largest economies in the region, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, do…
Written by Joel Negin Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of the World Health Organization (WHO) and slashing of US funding to the institution has successfully distracted some attention from the woeful American response to COVID-19. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some Australian politicians have…
By Miranda Forsyth and Gordon Peake Scott Morrison has talked about Australia’s responsibility to the Pacific in the wake of COVID-19. He was right to do so. But recent history from parts of the Pacific can also teach us a…
By Carol Farbotko and Taukiei Kitara As of 1 April 2020, there were no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tuvalu. The country is, thus far, free of the pandemic. How has this been achieved and will it continue?…
By josé ramos-horta As a man who has lived his life for Timor-leste I, like all of my compatriots, am no stranger to seemingly overwhelming challenges. Perhaps more than if I had led an easier life, I am aware of…
Dear Editor, Please consider this important letter as it places emphasis on the need for compliance with social distancing. Yours sincerely, Frank Short Mr.Jay Bartlett, the Chairman of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) had an important…