Indigenous Solomon Islanders must not be forced into becoming spectators in business: Hon Wale

Indigenous business – I am encouraged by the noises I hear of intentions to protect indigenous rights. 

However, it is the right of indigenous Solomon Islanders to participate meaningfully in business that must be protected and advanced by their own government. 

This is a matter I have repeated on many occasions throughout the many years I’ve been in this House. Indigenous Solomon Islanders must not be forced into becoming spectators in business by an exploitative economic model and system. 

This is a serious threat to social harmony and national security. I am yet to see concrete actions taken on this important matter. Government policy to address this issue must not be premised on giving only bred crumbs to indigenous Solomon Islanders.

Extract 2021 Appropriation Bill 2021