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The progress of any nation can only be as swift as its progress in education. In the words of President John F. Kennedy, “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” This profound truth has never been…
By William Kadi (Columnist) The recent issuance of a license for Starlink to operate in Solomon Islands has generated considerable excitement and public interest. In this article, we will explore the type of license Starlink has been granted, how it will function within the local market, and the role of…
by Charlotte BedfordLast week, the New Zealand coalition government announced changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme’s policy settings, including the addition of Timor-Leste as a participating country. The changes are largely designed to reduce costs for RSE employers and support continued growth of the scheme. The annual RSE…
By William KadiColumnist “Even if it’s only a small role…like I only have one line to say, I give my hundred percent,” Elsie described her passion for performance arts. From Sunday School skits and memorizing a Bible verse she shared with the congregation of Wesley United Church during her childhood days…
By William KadiColumnist Much debate and public perception have been shared over the years about Solomon Power’s challenges in keeping customers happy and their capacity to meet market demands of electricity. This week is no different as the State-Owned Enterprise struggled to supply the market which resulted in electricity rationing by way of load-shedding. …
If you type in Google ‘cost of electricity in Solomon Islands’, the hits vary with one word in common ‘expensive’. Obviously, my hits showed USD$0.58 per kwh in a 2009 World Bank blog and $1.03 per kwh in a 2023 ABC article. Calculating cost of electricity is a technical formula but if you…
by Stephen Howes Anka Lee has recently been appointed US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia. On a visit to Australia a couple of years ago, he gave an interesting talk when he was USAID’s Senior Advisor on China which you can catch on the Development Intelligence Lab’s…
by Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka Solomon Islands’ new prime minister Jeremiah Manele brings a new leadership style to the position, compared to the abrasive approach of his predecessor, Manasseh Sogavare. However, policies are unlikely to change, and his major challenge will be the rehabilitation of the country’s economy and improvements in…
