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Letters to the Editor Archive August 2016

Letter to the Editor

Truthfulness in Communications and Reconciliation the Ways Forward for the Solomon Islands

Frank Short — Bangkok

Dear Editor Last week the Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare, launched the Information Technology Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI) when he said the establishment of ITSSI provided an excellent opportunity...

28 Aug 2016
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Frank Short — Bangkok

MANUOPO HEALTH CLINIC REPORTEDLY UNFIT FOR PATIENTS AND NURSING STAFF

Dear Editor A report with wider implications for rural health care in the Solomon Islands. A news bulletin on Monday’s SIBC news claimed the Manuopo Health Clinic in the Reef Islands would be better closed...

24 Aug 2016
Glen Gibbons — Brisbane, Australia

What an experience!

Dear editor, Just wanted to say that I had a blast during my recent visit. Went diving, water rafting and trekked some of the most untouched natural forests on Guadalcanal. I was pleasantly surprised at...

10 Aug 2016
Frank Short — Bangkok

Training needs to combat 'white collar' crime and staffing thoughts for a proposed ICAC in the Solomon Islands

Dear Editor In a letter published in the Island Sun on 15 July 2016 there appeared the following commentary contributed by Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) and I quote: “Transparency Solomon Islands...

10 Aug 2016
Frank Short — Bangkok

IMPLICATIONS ON THE EXIT OF RAMSI AND SUGGESTED DIRECT ENTRY TO THE RSIPF

Dear Editor While there has been some speculation on a continued Australian Federal Police (AFP) presence remaining in Honiara after the Regional Assistance Mission (RAMSI) leaves in June next year, a...

7 Aug 2016
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