CHANGE

CHANGE
MyBlog feels most ordinary Solomon Islanders hardly care about the changes that happening in the country.

May be MyBlog is wrong, it is only assuming this is the case. But a challenge to prove that case whether people care or not is for as may Solomon Islanders as possible contribute one way or another to the work of the Constitutional Congress and the Elders Advisory Group. A new Constitution or any changes made to the present one certainly affect Solomon Islanders, so their contribution to it is important.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONGRESS AND THE ELDERS ADVISORY GROUP
The government this week announced the members in the Constitutional Congress, CC, and the Elders Advisory Group, EAG.

The members of the CC are;
Tony Hughes, Ashley Wickham, Charles Levo, Abraham Baeanisia, Alice Puia, Catherine Pule, Dr Glynn Galo, Judith Fangalasu, Jenny Tuhaika, Walton Naezon, Warren Paia, Viola Malasa, Jackson Piasi, Simmy Vazarabatu, Pat Loe, Irene Vaukei, Jane Tozaka, George Saemane, Chief Dennis Lulei, Dr Alice Pollard, Hilda Kari, Fr. John Gerea, Chris Tangaraniara, Hudson Kwalea, Paul Tovua, Sir Fr. John Lapli, Clara Rebati, Roslyn Lemoba, Jack Faga, Joseph Huta, Joy Abia, Catherine Adifaka, Jonathan Angikimua, Harry Alick Walter, Phylisca Fate.

The elders appointed to the EAG are;
Sir Peter Kenilorea, Sir Moses Pitakaka, Sir Baddeley Devesi, Sir George Lepping, Danny Philip, Ataban Tropa, James Vaukei, Clement Rojumana, Daniel Ho’ota, Joses Tuhanuku, Henry Manuhea, Rt. Rev. Lazarus Munamua, Vainga Tion, Tapualiki Samasoni, Collin Gauwane, Dr John Roughan, Sabino Jerry, Josephine Kama, Nuatali Angelina Tongarutu, Mathew Quan.

The Constitutional Reform Unit, CRU, in the Prime Minister's Office says the combined effort of the congress and the elders will ensure the constitution-making process remains focused on the overall Solomon Islands community interest.It says the membership of the Congress was drawn from both Honiara and the provinces, possesses the special expertise to undertake its appointed task, gender balanced and has connections to Solomon Islands non-government organizations.

The CRU says the EA is made up of indigenous and non-indigenous Solomon Islanders who are distinguished civil and traditional leaders in their own right. It says the Congress is required to work closely with the elders who with their invaluable life experiences and skills are able to collectively bear wisdom to many issues to guide the congress in its task. The CRU says the congress technical committees involved in drafting a new constitution will be required to have reports endorsed by the elders before submitting them to the full Congress for decision.

MyBlog comments
MyBlog salutes the distinguished and highly respected members of the CC and EAG.

And it hopes that these members with the help of people of Solomon Islands and friends would come up with something that benefits the majority of Solomon Islanders.

In a society that is populated by thousands of people, nothing satisfies all people. People have to find a middle ground, they must give and take because that is the reality in this world. But the combine knowledge, skills, expertise, experiences, wisdom and love for humanity and the Solomon Islands will, we hope produce a appropriate and relevant document for the people.

With due respect to the distinguished members of the two groups, MyBlog puts this question to them. Are U viable? This question also goes to all Solomon Islanders. This question is raised in the context of Personal Viability or PV.

MyBlog's next posting would direct you or any of the members of the Constitutional Congress and Elders Advisory Group to the PV philosophy.

Happy surfing.

MyBlogger
PV Evangelist.