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Crime
TOVOSIA AND VEKE IN COURT FOR MENTION
Member of Parliament for east Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke have appeared at the Magistrate Court today for a mention on their case. At their appearance, bail variation was applied for Mr Tovosia and was granted to allow him to travel to Fiji.
25 Jan 2016
Judiciary
CHIEF JUSTICE VOWS TO IMPROVE PROVINCIAL COURT CIRCUITS
Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has promised to improve Court circuits this year. He says bringing the rule of law closer to the people remains a top priority and they must do all they can to improve on these goals to the districts and provinces.
24 Jan 2016
Crime
4th SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT ROBBERY
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in relation to the recent robbery incident in front of the former Westpac Bank, now Bank South Pacific in Honiara. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast confirmed Police arrested the fourth suspect Wednesday evening.
22 Jan 2016
Judiciary
DELIVERING TIMELY JUSTICE A CHALLENGE: AG
The Attorney-General, James Apaniai has said it is a challenge for the Judiciary to move cases forward and deliver judgements on time. Mr Apaniai made the statement while speaking at the 2016 legal year opening this week.
20 Jan 2016
Government
TWO NEW JUDGES TO JOIN HIGH COURT
Two new Judges will join the High Court bench this year. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer confirmed their appointment during the legal year opening yesterday. He says one of the judges is an expatriate who will join the bench next month.
19 Jan 2016
Crime
MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO DEATH OF ANOTHER
Guadalcanal Provincial Police has arrested an adult male in his 30’s from Kojuku Village in Northwest Guadalcanal. A police statement says this is in relation to the death of another male person in the region’s village of Koi Mauvo Village on Monday morning.
13 Jan 2016
Crime
15 PEOPLE ACCUSED OF GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM REMANDED
The 15 people accused of attacking a man in Gizo December last year will appear before the Magistrate Court on 21 this month. They have been charged with one count of grievous harm each. They are currently on remand at the Rove Correctional Centre until their appearance in Court.
8 Jan 2016
Crime
TRIAL BEGUN FOR WOMAN ACCUSED OF FALSE PRETENCE
A trial has begun this week at the Magistrates Court for a woman accused of obtaining a sum of more than $44,000 by false pretence. Cathy Roy was charged with one count of conversion and five counts of false pretence.
24 Nov 2015
Honiara City
FORMER AUDITOR GENERAL’s CASE ADJOURNED
The High Court has again adjourned hearing the case of the country’s former Auditor General Edward Ronia. His case was listed for a hearing Wednesday this week, but it was adjourned by his lawyer. The case has been listed for mention instead for 3rd December.
22 Nov 2015
Judiciary
LAWYER SHORTAGE ONGOING ISSUE: PUBLIC SOLICITORS
The Director of the Public Solicitor’s Office has said the shortage of lawyers is an ongoing issue that the Government needs to address. Director Douglas Hou made the comments in response to a statement by Magistrate Jim Seuika, that Court cases at the Magistrate Court are delayed because the…
20 Nov 2015
Judiciary
HIGH COURT RESERVED DECISION ON PEC AMENDMENT REGULATION
The High Court has reserved its decision on the legal suit challenging the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) and the Attorney General to prove the validity of the 2015 Parliamentary Entitlements Commission Amendment Regulation.
20 Nov 2015
Airlines
SUMSUM COMMENCED CASE AGAINST FSII
Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum has yesterday commenced his case against the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) at the Magistrate Court. Five of FSII’s trustees are facing one count of libel from the Captain.
18 Nov 2015
Incidents
FORMER POLICE BOSS IN COURT
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Walter Kola was in the Magistrate Court this morning for the trial into his traffic charges. Mr Kola is facing one count of careless and inconsiderate driving and one count of failing to stop and report.
17 Nov 2015
Judiciary
RENBEL RESOURCE OWNERS UNHAPPY OVER COURT DECISION
Resource Owners in Rennell and Bellona Province have expressed disappointment over a High Court decision, guaranteeing the Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) to continue with mining operations in the province.
17 Nov 2015
Judiciary
NEW JUDGE FOR HIGH COURT
A new Judge has been appointed to the High Court bench. He is John Keniapisia a former Special Secretary to the Prime Minister and private lawyer. The Ministry of Justice and legal Affairs Permanent Secretary Freddy Me’esa says Mr.
16 Nov 2015
Airlines
FSII & AIRLINES CEO RETURNED TO COURT
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) will return to Court tomorrow to continue their case with Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum.
16 Nov 2015
Judiciary
9 BOUGAINVILLIANS & LOCAL FACING IMMIGRATION CHARGES
Nine Bougainville men and a local facing immigration charges appeared at the Magistrate’s Court this morning. Sylester Motoqo, Vincent Ma’ako, Justin Moiru, Eddie Posena, Joe Nupa, Nigel Tonnaku, Thomas Konnou, Dominic Samo and Tom Ruben from Bougainville were each charged with one count of…
12 Nov 2015
Abuses
YOUTH FINED FOR PUNCHING ANOTHER
The Magistrates Court has fined a 21-year-old man $300 for punching another boy who was returning home from a Sunday service, July this year. Earlier the Court heard the victim was returning home from Church through Saint Nicholas school, when he met the accused Eddie Daiwo and two others.
7 Nov 2015
Guadalcanal Province
TRIAL SET FOR TOVOSIA & VEKE
A trial has been set for the Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke, for 24 November. Hon. Tovosia and Mr. Veke are each facing eleven counts of abuse of office and attempt of abuse of office.
4 Nov 2015
Crime
TRIAL FOR MBABANAKIRA ARSON INCIDENT BEGINS
A trial has begun this morning at the Magistrate Court for the man accused of burning down the Mbabanakira police post in January 2013. The accused, Pua Misilisi, is facing one arson charge. This morning, two witnesses appeared to recount the events of what happened.
3 Nov 2015