The Voice of
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Louder And
More Often
The Voice of the Solomons
OFFICIAL abhorrence for the blast of publicity that the Solomon Islands have been receiving from overseas newspapers was evident when the HCWP, Mr.
John Gutch, told BSIP Advisory Council members in late April that “recent experience has shown that we cannot always rely on others to present an objective and accurate account of us.”
He was speaking of a grant (hoped for) from the Colonial
Development and Welfare Fund, which, if realised, would allow the Protectorate to improve and expand its local broadcasting service.
It is proposed to build a trans mitting station and studio and appoint a full-time Broadcasting officer who would be responsible for installation and maintenance of equipment as well as the presenta tion of programmes.
This sounds as though it will be a full-time job. t Bougainville’s first native Girls’
High School is reported to be flourishing. Already there are 30 students enrolled at the school, which was established by the Marist Mission at Asitavi at the be ginning of this year.