October 19, 2017

National laboratory prepares for world recognition

BY SAMIE WAIKORI THE national public health laboratory (NPHL) under the Ministry of Health (MHMS) is working to attain the international standard accreditation – ISO 17025. Hopefully by the end of 2019, NPHL will be accredited with the accreditation. Director…

Woman denies assaulting another woman

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A woman alleged of assaulting another woman on January 18 this year has pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm yesterday. Rachel Sam was arraigned in the Honiara Magistrate Court before Principal…

Prosecution yet to charge co-suspect on Fangs case

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Public Prosecution has sought adjournment for the case against Honiara businessman James Fang to allow them time to lay appropriate charges on the co-suspect. Court then adjourned the case for October 31 for mention. Public Prosecutor Bradley…