Dear Editor – The hysterical reply by Mr Talasasa to my comments made at a Family Violence workshop has disappointed many people in Solomon Islands. It is disappointing that the chief prosecutor of the country reverts to threatening a Justice of the High Court for explaining the experiences he has had in his court. But…
Dear Editor – Someone who needs to be thanked was ignored by the head of the Anglican Church of Melanesian (C.O.M) during the recent visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury. If we reflect back on the release of the seven Melanesian brothers, it was Yukio Satu who played a major role in the negotiation process.…
Dear Editor – I write to express the views of those representing Focus Taekwondo Club in Honiara, concerning the current Solomon Islands Taekwondo Union (S.I.T.U) President and his executive. I find them incapable of leadership based on the points stated herein: 1. Election of S.I.T.U. Executive Council Members The last election of the current S.I.T.U.…
Dear Editor – I’d like to contribute to a debate regarding the current Member of Parliament for North West Choiseul. It is interesting to note that whilst the National election is around the corner much has been seen and debated in the media regarding our constituency and MP. Anyway my purpose of writing this note…
GOLD Ridge mine in central Guadalcanal will be up for sale soon. Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told ABC Radio in Australia on Friday that negotiations for the possible transfer of ownership of the mine are underway. Mr Lilo, who was in Brisbane for the Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, said negotiations are being held…
HIGH Court judge Stephen Pallaras QC says the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) reply to comments he made at this week’s Family Violence workshop in Honiara has disappointed many Solomon Islanders. In his presentation at the workshop, Justice Pallaras expressed concerns about Ronald Bei Talasasa’s frequent overseas travels, which he said had disrupted work of…
A MAN who confessed to having sex with his 17-year-old daughter and tried to rape his 14-year-old daughter will be sentenced soon. The father of six was arraigned yesterday before Justice Stephen Pallaras QC for the three counts of incest and one count of attempted rape. This followed the presentation of mitigation and sentencing submissions…
A VILLAGER who recovered an outboard motor boat that went missing two weeks ago is demanding compensation before he could release the boat to police. The boat was carrying seven people and was on its way to Choiseul from Gizo when it went missing. Two of the passengers were rescued alive, one was found dead,…
TWO men have been remanded in custody during the week for allegedly breaking into a home at night and stole properties. Willie Kai and Rex Isika were remanded in custody until August 27, where they will return to the Honiara Magistrate Court for the mention of their case. They were both charged with burglary in…
CHIEF Justice Sir Albert Palmer says he was amazed at the wealth of knowledge and wisdom of experience, skills and expertise from participants of the family violence and Youth Justice Workshop, which ended yesterday. He thanked participants for their frank, open and honest comments. “Take notes of suggestions for improvements and suggestions and changes you…