MORE charges are expected to be laid against One Link Pacifica’s director as police are continuing with their investigation. Gerrad Tauohu is currently facing 33 counts of false pretence under the penal code and one count of unlicensed financial institution under the Financial Institutions Act 1998. His matter was mentioned yesterday in the Honiara Magistrates’…
NORTH Malaita Member of Parliament (MP) Senley Levi Filualea has retained his seat following the dismissal of the petition lodged against him, Friday. This was after Judge Terrence Higgins found no evidence against Filualea on allegations of denial into counting area and bribery. Former MP Jimmy Lusibaea lodged the petition after losing his seat to…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country must remain united and vigilant against the threats of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was speaking in his national address to the nation. “This government will remain committed and vigilant in the fight against Covid-19 from entering the country,” Sogavare said. “And the government’s determination is strong than ever…
MV Worship Light sailed from China A PANAMA-REGISTERED bulk carrier that left Zhangjiagang, China, to Solomon Islands early this month was denied entry into port yesterday for violating our laws. Solomon Ports collaborated with the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) to stop MV Worship Light from berthing at Point Cruz yesterday. “This is because…