Former employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) have warned the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) not to interfere with the court case between SIPA and its terminated workers. Mr.
The Registrar of Ships, Captain Tim Harris clarifies the M.V Takana was purchased with the East Makira Constituency grant and its bill of sale is made out to the same Constituency.
A security guard at the High Court has been charged with stealing around $10,000 from the office last month. The guard was arrested late last month, shortly after he was discovered, and charged.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assisting the Royal Solomon Islands Police procure the country’s first breathe analysis equipment. Police Commissioner Frank Prendagast says the Ministry of Justice has come onboard to develop the legislation to underpin the use of the device.
The outcome of former Police Minister Peter Shanel’s trial depends on a high Court ruling that will determine if his case was properly investigated. Mr Shanel’s trial concluded towards the end of last month.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will commence its training for the implementation of the Family Protection Act at GBR next week. Thirty officers from around the country and Honiara will undergo the ‘train the trainer’ training before going out to their relevant work areas and train…
A hearing will be conducted before the High Court against the Commissioner of Police Friday next week. Local lawyer Wilson Rano is challenging the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in relation to a raid on his office and his subsequent charging and two others for forgery and fabricating…
Five Malaysians whose work permits have been cancelled were given a seven days grace period before facing deporting. A letter served to the owner of Evergrow Corporation Limited by the Labour Division explains, the five Malaysians were found to have illegally undertaken employment with another…
Four lawyers from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Public Solicitor’s Office will participate in a professional skills development program in Darwin, Australia. The program is funded by the Australian Government.
Communities in North Malaita have expressed concerns over the number of liquor license holders in the region. SIBC stringer for North Malaita, John Andrew Kiri said the concern came as a result of increasing alcohol-related activities in the region.
The Office of the Prime Minister is seeking legal advice from the Attorney General’s Chambers regarding outstanding imprests of more than a million dollars unaccounted for by the past and present government officials.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development has restricted the harvesting of trocus shells in the country. It decided to enforce the restriction after noticing an unsustainable harvesting of the sea shell.
Trial has continued at the Magistrate Court for the former Minister of Police and National Security, Peter Shanel Agovaka, on an assault charge. The Member for Parliament for Central Guadalcanal is on trial for one count of assault, causing actual bodily harm, an offence he allegedly committed on…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development is embarking on establishing the Solomon Islands Tertiary Commission and Solomon Islands Qualification Authority. Ministry Undersecretary of National Services, Constance Nasi recently revealed.
Attorney-General, James Apaniai has expressed concerns over the delay of dealing with the many disciplinary cases against legal practitioners. Mr Apaniai said as the Attorney-General, he is the Chair of the disciplinary committee, but since six months in office, he has not received any briefing…
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.
Police in Honiara have arrested three adult male suspects in relation to the alleged robbery incident at the BSP Bank, formerly known as the Westpac Bank Monday this week.
Licensed firearm owners in North Malaita are calling on the national government to at least compensate them for their licensed properties destroyed in 2003.
Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has told a visiting South Korean business executive, Young Ju Park, that his Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government will amend the country’s citizenship laws to allow dual citizenships.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is currently reviewing its investment policy. In a statement, SINPF said the review is crucial to mitigate and manage risks associated within its landscape.
