"To be honest, what chance has Axiom (or any other company for that matter) got in attempting to operate in such a politically septic and toxic environment?"
You forget we had had our issues with corruption e.g. Queensland Police Force, NSW Police Force and other Police Forces in parts of the western world. And let's not forget corruption in politics at Federal and State levels resulting in the highest officer (Premier) in one state going to jail. Corruption is not unique to the Solomon Islands but as you are witnessing there are checks and balances in place and with it comes a severe warning.
Good on the SI Government in its effort to eliminate corruption and congratulations to the SI Sun for excellent journalism.
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