Thoughts on national success in the Solomon Islands

This piece was originally written in Honiara, Solomon Islands, in September 2014.

In September 2014, walking down the road in Honiara, one can’t help noticing this is a bustling little town. Trucks, cars and buses rush past. A bus conductor declares “one more space, Kola, Kola!” A taxi nearly catches ones toe as he pulls onto the curb. Horns toot, asserting their presence. The sounds are immersive. Continue reading