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SU’U APOLOGIZES TO SOGAVARE

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted an apology from a former hardline Malaita leader for his past actions against him and the government. Moses Su’ u, a community leader at Gilbert Camp settlement, requested a reconciliation ceremony with Prime Minister Sogavare and his Deputy Manasseh…

16 Aug 2021

Breaking News
‘No public procession/assembly is allowed’ says Attorney General
Public assembly or procession of any form will not be allowed under the current state of emergency unless authorized by the Prime Minister, says Attorney General. The Attorney General, John Muria Junior explained in a media conference yesterday.
12 Aug 2021
Breaking News
Veke won petition case
Parliament of Member for West Guadalcanal and Minister of Police and National Security Hon. Anthony Veke has won his petition case. This comes after the High Court dismissed his case yesterday.
21 May 2020
Breaking News
Sofu survives petition case
Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu has won the petition case filed against him at the High Court. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer dismissed the petition case at the High Court today. The High Court Registry confirmed, Mr.
17 Feb 2020
Court
HEARING TO STRIKE OUT SOLICITOR’s SWORN STATEMENT CONVENED
A hearing was conducted today to strike out the sworn statement of a practicing solicitor in the election petition case against the MP for Temotu Vatud, Hon. Freda Comua. In the hearing today, Mrs.
6 Sept 2016
Church
CENTRAL SOLOMONS DIOCESAN BISHOP FACES PETITION
Six Communicants of the Anglican Diocese of Central Solomons have together lodged a petition against the leadership of their Diocesan Bishop the Right Reverend Ben Seka.
5 Jul 2016
Court
PETITION AGAINST GIZO-KOLOMBANGARA MP TO CONTINUE IN JULY
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.
5 Apr 2016
Court
HIGH COURT STRUCK OUT PETITION AGAINST EAST KWAIO MP
The High Court has struck out the election petition against MP for East Kwaio Stanley Sofu. The petition was filed by losing candidates of the 2014 National General Election Alfred Sasako and Willy Mete.
8 Aug 2015
Constituencies
MAN QUESTIONED EAST MAKIRA ELECTION PETITION
A man from East Makira constituency has questioned the progress of the East Makira election petition in the High Court. The petition was submitted November last year.
1 Aug 2015
Court
5 ELECTION PETITIONS TO APPEAR BEFORE COURT
Five election petitions are scheduled to appear before the High Court Thursday this week. The election petitions are against the Kia-Hograno-Havulei Member of Parliament Jeremiah Manele, Northwest Guadalcanal MP Bodo Detkke, Fataleka MP Steve Abana, the Central Islands MP Bartholomew Parapolo, and…
26 Jul 2015
Court
HIGH COURT TO HEAR FORMER AUDITOR GENERAL’s CASE
The High Court will hear the country’s former Auditor General, challenging his termination by the Public Service Commission tomorrow. Edward Ronia is seeking a judicial review on the decision the publicservice commission made on his termination. Mr.
19 Jul 2015
Constituencies
ELECTION PETITION FOR ANDREW MANEPORA’A WITHDRAWN
The election petition against East Are’are MP Andrew Manepora has been withdrawn. High Court Registrar Maiyonni Samani says petitioner William Kauona has withdrawn the case from further proceedings.
12 Mar 2015