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A CROWN witness is given evidence in a closed court in the trial of three men accused of killing a young diplomat in Honiara in 2012. She testified in court on Wednesday and is now being cross-examined by the defence counsels. The hearing was adjourned on Wednesday afternoon and will resume today before Justice Francis…
TRIAL will commence next month on the case of the woman accused of obstructing Government officers at one of the evacuation centres in Honiara during the April flood. Linda Agooka is facing one count of obstructing government officers in due execution of their duties. Police alleged that on September 11, this year she refused to…
A BAIL application has been lodged at the High Court for the owner of the Samlimsan logging company who is facing an attempted murder charge. Principle Magistrate Sheppard Lapo could not hear the application on Wednesday and therefore referred the case to the High Court. Though it was under his jurisdiction to hear the bail…
Solomon Islands has been congratulated by the visiting Australian Federal Member of Parliament (MP) for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon. This follows the successful election of 50 new MPs a week ago. Ms Claydon was part of the Australian High Commission team observing the elections in and around Auki township in Malaita Province. “I am very impressed…
Auki police in Malaita Province has arrested six suspects alleged to be responsible for slicing a man’s arm at Talakali, near Auki, Tuesday. Reports reaching this paper revealed that the incident was election related. When contacted Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Alfred Uiga confirmed the incident. He said that the disagreement arise between supporters of the…
Political camps move into hotels LOBBYING is underway as various political camps bid to form the next government. Four major camps were established in four hotels, but the Solomon Star understands there were other smaller groups at play, too. As of Monday, the 50 elected Members of Parliament have been advised to collect their letters…
A LOGGING executive who is facing an attempted murder charge in relation to the brutal stabbing incident that occurred early this month at the Kingsly Food Bar, Honiara, will appear in court today, Wednesday. Malaysian Pau Kiu Den, owner of Samlimsan logging company, will appear with his co-accused Ben Alami, Buddley Fakani and Frank Fakani.…
Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Alfred Uiga has acknowledged the support rendered by Honiara based Police officers during last week’s national general election. Prior to the election a number of Honiara based Police Response Team (PRT) officers, normal duty Police personnel and Participating Police Force (PPF) were deployed to Malaita Province to help provide security…
RE-ELECTED Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo Constituency has outlined his four-year plan during a function he hosted at his home village in Telina Island on Sunday night. Reports reaching the paper early this week said the function was attended by all his voters and supporters around Marovo lagoon. Malrick Unikana, a bible teacher at…
RE-ELECTED Member of Parliament (MP) for East Kwaio Stanley Sofu has been congratulated by both his supporters and non-supporters. Mr Sofu was re-elected for the third term in office last week in what was described as a landslide victory. A group of men speaking to the paper yesterday said they were satisfied with the outcome…