The High Court this year is expected to hear a multi-million dollar outstanding case that will require extra funding to hear it. The case involves the Town ground building.
Police have so far made an arrest in relation to last year’s shooting incident at the Mbike resort in Central Islands. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed one individual was arrested last week following continuous police investigations into the incident.
Families residing at Maka in Afio, Small Malaita, were allegedly threatened by a group of security officers including a foreigner. A Steven Wasi told SIBC News from Afio the group landed at Maka by a speed boat from Honiara. Mr.
A young man on trial for his 21-year-old girlfriend’s murder at Tuvaruhu in 2012 has allegedly blame her death on the prosecution’s key witness. Brian Alagere’s trial started today at the High Court.
The Disciplinary Panel, who deals with judiciary complaints in the country has finally made some progress to deal with outstanding disciplinary matters.
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says the recent release of the 2012-2013 audit report is shameful and the Government must set its house in order. Chief Justice Palmer says the recent audit report speaks volumes about the way Government Ministries account for Government monies.
Trial will begin tomorrow at the High Court for a young man in his twenties accused of killing his girlfriend and throwing her body into a valley behind Tuvaruhu in 2012.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has reminded the Solomon Island government to address illegal fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) will become a fully regulated entity by the end of this legal year. President of the Bar Association Katalaina Ziru informed legal practitioners and judicial staff at the legal year opening this morning. Mrs.
The country’s National Judiciary bodies will officially open 2015 legal year tomorrow. A ceremonial sitting for all legal practitioners and judiciary staff will take place at the High Court early tomorrow morning.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said communities in the Solomon Islands must take a strong stand against gender-based violence. Speaking at his weekly press conference last week, Mr Prendagast said the prevalence of sexual offences in the country is a concern as shown by recent surveys.
The recent torturous murder cases this month indicate a failing family unit, community and nation. A Honiara man Mr Henry Kahui says the recent killings reported in the media is shocking and unless perpetrators are dealt with adequately, the future will be more challenging.
The Honiara City Council will enforce its seven metre by-law within the streets of Honiara beginning February 1st. In an interview with SIBC News Honiara City Mayor Alfrence Fatai says the seven metre by-law comes under littering by-law.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says family violence is a real concern in Solomon Islands and preventing it is a priority for the RSIPF this year. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) has elected its new executive. The Acting Registrar of the High Court Mayonni Samani confirmed towards the end of last year, the Association elected Katalaini Ziru as President and Silverio Otuana from private law firm Sol-Law as Vice-president.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita Province, Alfred Uiga has appealed on people in the province not to take the law into their own hands. He made the call in light of three separate incidents which took place in Malaita yesterday.
A former senior officer of the High Court will stand trial next week for allegedly embezzling $20,000 from the High Court registry office. The former Office Manager Patterson Pou appeared at the Magistrate’s Court this morning for an interim mention of his case.
A former Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner, Frank Short welcomes the announcement of a proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Mr.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed appreciation over the progress made by Honiara and Suva in their move to swiftly resolve the air service row between Solomon Islands and Fiji.
Five men have been remanded in custody this morning for allegedly breaking into the Our Telekom Office in Yandina, Russell Islands after the New Year celebrations. The men were arrested by the Yandina Police and brought to Honiara last night.
