Letters to the Editor Archive October 2010
MSG saga
Drummond.O — USP Marine studies, Lower campus, SuvaI totally agree with Sogavare's sentiments on the current state of affairs of MSG which should be blamed squarely on the current Chair. At least there was a national leader in the SI Gov't showing some...
MP Wale on Fiji leader
It's a bit disappointing on the part of Hon. Wale to blame Fiji's PM on the ongoing MSG saga. Indeed, it can also be said that Hon. Wale's view is unmelanesian. Fiji's situation is unique and no regional...
WWII tourism
I wish to take this opportunity to thank Mr Charles Derolla for his article about the World War II in Solomon Islands. Reading your articles, really tells me that you have a caring heart. Thank you very...
Social Profiling Bill
Hi Editor, May I suggest to our government that they first sort out the 2009 Census Results/Report before attempting to take the path of this Bill. It seems to me that the new government will be infringing...
RSIP Housing
Dear Sir, Today's announcement (Solomon Star 21 October 2010) that 18 houses will be built for the police in Gizo compliments similar housing plans for the police at Henderson, Tetere, Rove, Munda, Lata,...
Where is the SI Town and Country Act HCC(Physical Planning Division)?
Dear Editor, Thanks for this space to write on this issue. In front of the Physical Planning Division office (Honiara City Council) stands a board that indicates clearly the services or responsibilities...
Aiding the Solomon Islands Potential Tourist Trade
Dear Sir, My recent stay at the greatly improved and refurbished Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel was very pleasant and a world away from the frenetic and often chaotic Bangkok that I had left some days earlier....
Exporting Cassava
Dear Editor, The initiative taken by the Foreign Affairs Minister is a welcoming news to Solomon Islands farmers, in particular the cassava growers and others who are interested and have the potential...
NCRA policy
Dear editor, Please allow me to contribute some thoughts towards the NCRA policy that was released a few weeks ago by the NCRA government. Firstly, I would like to commend the government of the day for...
Hello Solomon Islands
Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from the Maldives. I have been checking on internet about the Solomon Islands and am so curious and fascinated about your country. May God Bless the Solomon Islands. Wishing all...
Tourism in SI
Dear Editor, Please allow me space into your next edition to contribute to the Tourism development in our Solomon Islands. I am greatful with the Hon. Philip led Government when he launched his Government...
Isabel Nickel Dialogue
The media is not the only way to voice matters that democracy allows to exercise expressions. Especially when there are some restrictions on ordinary civil servants like me on whether or not, when and...
New Initiative On Deforestation
Dear Editor, I am grateful to be allowed such a writing column on your site. Just a few comments on the above topic. I commend you Mr. Charles for the initiative taken in realizing that our forests need...
Health Related MDG May Not be Achieved
I'm writing in support of Dr. Hou and Dr. Auto regarding the above subject. We are way too far to achieving those MDG guidelines due to the reasons rightly stated by the doctors. A lot of work needs to...
Last years visit to Solomons
Hi there, Last October my wife and myself visited my wife's sister in Brisbane. As part of our trip we travelled to the Solomons and spent two weeks there. My wife is a scuba diver.We spent the first week...
Conflict of Interest of MPs
Hi Steward, Should we conclude that Hon. Bodo Dettke is in conflict with the Ministerial portfolio he is holding? - and can we say that disclosure and refusal are valid justifications to any disqualifications...
Festival of Pacific Arts
Dear ladies and gentlemen, my name is Gerhard Wiesenbauer and I visited the festival of Pacific Arts 2004 in Palau. Please do not make same mistake like in Palau to present all the dances in a modern steel-constructed...
