Students showcase culture

A WEEK-LONG workshop of different countries concluded on Friday at Woodford International School in Honiara. “Yesterday was our big show when countries showcased what they had learnt throughout the week,” the coordinator of the program told this paper.   The activity is held every year.  Students are divided into groups to research information about various…

USP thanks ADB

VICE Chancellor of University of the South Pacific (USP) Professor Rajesh Chandra has thanked the Asia Development Bank (ADB) for making it possible for USP to build its new campus in Honiara. He was speaking during the ground breaking ceremony on Thursday. ADB president Takehiko Nakao was present during the official program. “We thank you…

Gov’t Postponement Irks Guests

Guests slam deferral of Tax Review Launch The Minister of Finance and Treasury Synder Rini’s decision to postpone the official launch of the Tax Review at Mendana Hotel on Friday morning without prior notice has angered most of his guests who are members of the private sector. Invited guests, mostly CEOs and senior managers of…