A few months ago, I briefly followed news from the US on its election of the first Hispanic Justice on the US Supreme, and I ask myself – does Solomon Island’s have hope for the future? In the light of public criticism over perks for our parliamentarians and continual absence…
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Nati Hatsoa, radio’s straight talking celebrity
As part of my work, I have been transferring the Our Telekom Music Show to Gizo, one of our outlaying offices. The show is hosted by radio personality John Adifaka Jnr and favorite Nati Hatsoa under the Big Maos Productions label. I have been listening to the shows after successfully…
Who returns best value for money?
Today’s Solomon Star screamed “Whose Highly Paid”. There was no doubt that some parliamentarians would top the list, it was a question of how much. Again the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union, SIPEU, should be dismayed to learn that a minister of the crown takes home $360,000 per month. That…
Uncovering lost treasures | Revisiting “Sweet Lullaby”
I was a young, proud Solomon Islander but probably a little naive and nostalgic when the hit single “Sweet Lullaby” became an international phenomena. At school, I would listen to the song for hours and allow myself to be caught transfixed by its sheer brilliance. At a time when the…
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name? Well, people would remark, ‘A lot!’. Your name should tell people a lot about yourself but most importantly, it sets you apart; it identifies you. But its not unique as it never quite sets you apart from everyone else. Chances are you will always find someone…
Promises, Plans & Prayer
I remember a shy, strangely timid but lanky teenager who showed up to every basketball training at the Telekom Recreational Club every Tuesdays and Thursdays years ago. A shorter version of this guy was more talkative and prone to making friends quicker than you could say “hello”. This was Willie…