Why Sufferance Wharves Must Be Used For Export-Only Operations
By Alpheus TomeHoniara Sufferance wharves have always played an important role in Solomon Islands’ trade system, providing access points for…
Category: View Points
China in the Pacific: Solomon Islands –China Relations
PRIVATE VIEW| by Frank WetaraCanberra Ave, Lynnfield, Auckland, New Zealand What prompted the Solomon Islands to sever a 36-year-old relationship…
The Truth Behind the Reshuffle: Kuma Removed for Closing Sufferance Wharves, PM Urged to Come Clean
By Tom SmithHoniara The recent political upheaval surrounding former Finance Minister Harry Kuma is not about a complex investigation, but…
USE OF SUFFERANCE WHARVES – PAST PRACTICES AND CURRENT TWISTS
by Rex RamoHoniara In recent days, the local media have focused on two major developments: the Pacific Island Forum (PIF)…
The burden of chairing the Pacific Islands Forum
As the Pacific Islands Forum happens this week in Solomon Islands, the spotlight will fall on the leaders gathering under…
Honiara At The Helm: Pacific Unity In A Climate Of Uncertainty
by Transform Aqorau The leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 8-12 September…
PRIVATE VIEW: A Nation Betrayed: The GNUT, The Wharves, and a Four-Day Betrayal
by Tom Smith In a stunning display of misplaced priorities and questionable allegiance, the new Minister of Finance Hon. Trevor…
An Hour to Inspire Change – Recognising CSOs Across The Pacific
By Transparency Solomon Islands The misuse and abuse of entrusted power (Corruption) remains a major problem in the Pacific region…
‘GOALS AND OWN-GOALS: KICK-OFF TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM’
by Paul TurnerBritish High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Ok, let’s start with the bad news: the Solomons U16 football boys’…
Pacific Islands Forum’s Commitment To TEIENIWA Vision 2020
From Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) As Solomon Islands is making preparation for the arrival of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders…