The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be working hard to implement the Family Protection Act, say Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Commissioner Prendergast made the assurance during his most recent weekly media conference. “We’ll be working hard to make sure that we do our part.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has strongly encouraged Solomon Islanders to report cases of family or domestic violence to law enforcement agencies as the country now enforces its Family Protection Act.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) congratulates the Solomon Islands Government and parliamentarians on gazetting the Family Protection Act 2014 and its official launch.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recognised the roles played by local cultures and churches in the implementation of the Family Protection Act 2014.
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 launches its publicity initiative today. The Act which was gazetted on the first of April is developed to address the increasing rate of family or domestic violence nationally.
The MP for Lau Mbaelelea Augustine Auga has been cleared off all criminal charges against him. The Magistrate Court withdrew the common assault charges against Auga following his reconciliation with the victims on Wednesday. The charges were withdrawn under section 35 of the Magistrate’s Court Act.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has applauded the recently gazetted Family Protection Act, saying he is very pleased that the law is now enforced.
The Magistrate Court has this morning confirmed a new trial date for Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke. Principal Magistrate Augustine Aulanga set the new hearing date from 6th June to 1st of July.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has clarified it will hold further consultations with relevant stakeholders regarding its ship registration fee charges. This follows concerns raised in the media by a local ship owner, over the registration fees charged by the Ports Authority.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has announced the ‘Family Protection Act 2014’ will be launched this Friday. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says the Act provides mechanism to stop domestic violence in…
Oral submissions will be presented tomorrow at the High Court for former Auditor General Edward Ronia’s challenge against his termination. Hearing into the case took place earlier last month.
The Police and Transport Legislation (Amendment) (Alcohol Testing) Bill 2016 is listed for hearing by the Parliament’s Bill and Legislation Committee tomorrow.
The High Court today adjourned an application for final judgement against former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for defamation. In March last year, Lilo was summoned in Court to disclose documents on oath regarding the defamation case but did not turn up.
The election petition against the MP for Gizo-Kolombangara Jimson Tanagada will continue in July. Former Prime Minister and losing candidate Gordon Darcy Lilo is petitioning Tanangada’s election in December 2014, claiming bribery and undue influence.
The National Parliament has invited members of the public to submit their views on 2016 Bills to its Bill and Legislation Committee. Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee Hon.
The Commissioner of Lands says he is hesitant to put his name down on Government documents for land dealings because there is always the risk he could be subjected to legal proceedings. Commissioner Nelson Naoapu was referring to possible Court cases against him in relation to land dealings.
A new bill to amend the Penal Code in relation to sexual offences to provide greater protection against sexual violence and exploitation will be taken to Parliament hopefully in its next sitting.
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has a new President. He is David Tuhanuku. Mr. Tuhanuku replaced the former President Gladis Pae. WUSI General Secretary Tony Kangovai told SIBC News, Mr. Tuhanuku was elected during the Unions extra general meeting last week.
Legal proceedings will continue against the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka after the High Court refused his stay application yesterday. Mr.
A former Police officer in Kulitana Police station, Shortland Islands has questioned why the Judiciary fails to hold court circuits in the area. The officer Mr.
