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Parent-Teacher Conference

As a kid, parent-teacher conferences were embarrassing and awkward for me and my parents. My teacher made my parents write on the blackboard one hundred times, “We will not have any more children.” *** Why Was My Grade So Low? [restrict] Melissa went up to her college professor, ready to contest the grade she received […]

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Words of Wisdom

Love is grand; divorce is a hundred grand. I am in shape. Round is a shape. Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; Professionals built the Titanic. Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good. [restrict] Talk […]

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Why I Write

I write Women’s Corner for myself. I’m a sojourner, a temporary resident recovering from a bad church upbringing both as a child growing up and betrayals as an adult believer. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude that I get to write about the questions that most interest me, searching for a faith that makes my heart find […]

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Solomon Islands government trip to Taiwan cost $1.6 million

The current trip to Taiwan by a 16-member Solomon Islands government delegation is costing tax-payers more than $1.6million (US$205,000). This was revealed in a report obtained by the Solomon Star newspaper from sources close to the Ministry of Finance. [restrict] This came after concerns were raised by the huge number of officials and the likely […]

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Pacific loses US$123 million to IUU Fishing, according to FFA Ministerial review

An independent study conducted by the Forum Fisheries Agency  Ministerial Review has found that the Pacific loses US$123 million in revenue  from  Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing (IUU). The revelation was made by Forum Fisheries Agency Director General James Movick while opening the FFA judicial conference in Honiara today. [restrict] “Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing […]

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