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.
The Public Solicitor’s Office has came under fire again, this time from prominent lawyer and Provincial member for ward seven in Malaita Province, Leslie Kwaiga. Mr Kwaiga was in the Magistrate’s Court this morning where a pre-trial conference was to be held for his client and two other co-accused.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) will return to Court tomorrow to continue their case with Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum.
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…
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.
Former Member of Parliament Francis Orodani yesterday appeared before the High Court. The hearing was to allocate another Judge to hear his case. Mr Orodani is charged with one count of a false declaration and one count of forging signatures with intent to defraud.
A recent court circuit in Tugali, Central Province has sent five people to jail in relation to a number of criminal offences they committed. Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Fred Satu told SIBC News, 50 cases were heard by a Principal Magistrate and a police prosecutor from Honiara during…
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs will recruit three more judges for the High Court. Permanent Secretary Fred Me’esa said they will start recruiting as soon as the new Judges’ terms and conditions are implemented. Mr Me’esa said they hope to recruit three more judges to the bench.
The work programme of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) to reform the judiciary is progressing well, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The High Court case challenging the validity of the Members of Parliament Entitlements Commission (PEC) Amendment Regulation 2015 has been listed for first hearing on June 5.
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs will design the refurbishment of six provincial courthouses this year. Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Ishmael Avui confirms the refurbishments during the Committee of Supply deliberations on the 2015 National Budget in Parliament on Monday.
A woman has been discharged after witnesses to her trial failed to turn up in Court yesterday. Principal Magistrate Edwin Suramo discharged Linda Agooka after the two prosecution witnesses who were to testify at her trial yesterday did not turn up in Court.
Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Kouhota says the penalties for exploiting the country’s rare natural resources are grossly inadequate. Chief Magistrate Kouhota made the statement today when sentencing a Taiwanese man to pay four thousand dollars in fines for attempting to export millions of dollars worth…
The High Court has acquitted a man charged with rape and buggery this morning, due to insufficient evidence. The man was charged with one count of rape and one count of buggery, offences he allegedly committed in Lata, Temotu province in 2008.
