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The story of the Solomon Islanders of Fiji is undersold. Brought to Fiji in bondage their labour has had an indelible impact upon the country. Now the community of Wailoku are seeking acknowledgment and secure land tenure for future generations. A Film by: Laiseana Nasiga, Josefa Kotobalavu, Semi Malaki, Chris Harabe and Elizabeth Osifelo
View MoreBy Charles Kadamana The urban State land in Solomon Islands is under a great deal of pressure not because of increasing informal settlers but because of its Land Tenure System. In Solomon Islands about 83 percent of the lands are customary owned. Customary owned lands owned by tribal groups, clans and families. Only 17 percent of the lands are state owned lands. Joseph Foukona a Law Lecturer at USP in Emalus Campus who carried out a case study on Urban Land Tenure in Solomon Islands said access to urban…
View MoreBy Travis Ronnie Government regulation on imported foods and sugary drinks is a must for the health of Solomon Islanders according to local doctors and nutritionists. While political instability has been a grave threat to the nation, NCDs and the lack of regulation around processed and sugary foods pose a serious risk to the future of the country. Dr Waxson Rizwold believes that regulating such goods is matter of health, environmental, financial and social welfare for the nation. Rizwold said, while government is investing on younger generation’s education, it must also seriously consider its wellbeing by limiting already flooded amount of…
View MoreDespite consistent warning from health officials, betel nut chewing continues to be widely practiced by Solomon Islanders. Koroi Tadulala and Chris Hapert Ha'arabe spoke to USP students from Solomons about the role betel nut chewing plays in social life.
View MoreIn this radio documentary Wansolwara's Elizabeth Osifelo investigates the issue of women's participation in Solomons' politics. With just one female MP in a house of fifty there is a broad agreement that something most be done to increase female representation. Osifelo looks at the politics of the proposed 10 reserved parliamentary seats for women and discusses the issues the next generation of leaders.
View MoreLowen Sei The Solomons polics force is facing one of its biggest test of legitimacy since the withdrawal of the Australian led “Regional Assistance mission to Solomon islands” (RAMSI) peace keeping force. As part of RAMSI’s mission to reduce ethnic violence in the Solomons guns were confiscated and destroyed across the country. However with new reported incidents of gun violence the Solomons’ government has taken the decision to rearm the Police force. This has caused mixed reactions from the public, and has generated debate whether or not this was the right decision. On June this year, the Prime Minister, Hon.Manaseh…
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