DEAR EDITOR, earlier this month I wrote a letter to the local media in which I requested donor support in shipping 100 hospital beds needed urgently at the NRH, the Buala Hospital and the main hospital in Malaita province. Although…

DEAR EDITOR, quoting Radio New Zealand International – 28 March 2018 “The future of Samoa’s copra industry is getting a further boost after a new joint venture was signed this month with Dr Bronner’s. “The US multinational soap company’s founder…

DEAR EDITOR, quoting a report broadcast today, 23 March 2018, by Radio New Zealand International, the Solomon Islands Government is planning to slash the health budget by $US4.16 million dollars. “The Ministry of Health’s Permanent secretary, Tenneth Dalipanda, said such…

Dear editor, PLEASE allow me space to give my acknowledgement and support to the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPU) to pursue an action to ensure the Long Service Benefit for retired public servants is tax excepted. I understand the…

DEAR EDITOR, as an indigenous and concerned Solomon Islander, I raise my concerns on why Honiara needs to be clean. Ministry of Infrastructure and Rural Development, Honiara City Council and other responsible authorities are urged to consider this. Cleanliness is…

DEAR EDITOR, while this has raised concern to Honiara City Council that “Enforcement of litter Bylaw” is no longer implemented and power to embark at silence. The authority must seriously look into this problem that continue to degrade the environment,…

DEAR EDITOR, first I wish to request that you do not confuse your readers and the general public by keep referring to Reginald Ngati and his group as the President and executive of SINUSA. In case you do not get…

DEAR EDITOR, is the Solomon Islands getting any help from the FAO and the WHO on how climate change is affecting the country and already impacting on local food systems and food security? “A high-level meeting in Rome last November…

DEAR EDITOR, police in the Western Province recently reported arresting a man for allegedly having had sexual intercourse with a young girl of 6 years of age. The report has shocked the nation, but sadly, it is just one more…

DEAR EDITOR, an article in yesterday’s Island Sun newspaper revealed the news that coconut water is in high demand in the global markets because of its many health benefits. Figures were quoted in the article showing how exporting countries like…