March 28, 2018

Isabel to host first Phoga festival

AFTER Isabel province hosts its second Kodili Festival Arts at Buala Township this June 2018, a new programme called the Phoga festival will be launched. Hosted by the Maringe Highlands of Isabel province, the festival will be held at Tirotonna…

Novel diagnostic tool for TB finalised

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA A diagnosis approach on Tuberculosis (TB) based on the universal use in the country of a novel diagnostic tool is being finalised. According to the Undersecretary for Health Improvement under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services…

Ministry of culture pursues heritage law

By Mike Puia THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) is pursuing a heritage law for the country. Director of the National Museum, Tony Heorake, confirmed this when appearing before the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last week. Mr Heorake…

Thumbs up SIPEU

Dear editor, PLEASE allow me space to give my acknowledgement and support to the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPU) to pursue an action to ensure the Long Service Benefit for retired public servants is tax excepted. I understand the…

Keep Honiara clean

DEAR EDITOR, as an indigenous and concerned Solomon Islander, I raise my concerns on why Honiara needs to be clean. Ministry of Infrastructure and Rural Development, Honiara City Council and other responsible authorities are urged to consider this. Cleanliness is…