FORMER Renbel premier Lence Tango has accused his deserted ministers of accepting bribes from a logging company operating in the province. Mr Tango claimed Samlimsun bribed the ministers to join the non-executive bench in fear of “my government kicking them out of Renbel”. “I have a high court case with Samlimsun for failing to pay…
CHILDREN in Honiara and Guadalcanal will again have access to essential health services following a timely donation from Taiwan Kaochiung Medical University. The university has donated USD$10,000 (SBD$72,500) to repair the Pikinini clinic, which received extensive damages during the April flash flood. In a brief handing over of the money, Taiwanese ambassador Roy Wu said…
A GIRL, 7, from Manita village in west Bauro, Makira/UlawaProvince, has been the latest victim of crocodile attacks, over the weekend. The girl was playing with her friend at a river mouth where her mother was fishing, when the croc pulled her down into the river. Senior sergeant Peter Sitai of Kirakira police confirmed the…
FLORENCE Young Christian School will host a parent’s open day this Friday. The school principal George Saemane said the day is important for parents to visit their children’s classrooms and see some of the work their children have produced over the term. “There will be no classes on Friday as the day has been set…
A High Court officer yesterday appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court to face an embezzlement charge in relation to a missing $20,000 at High Court registry office. Patterson Pou, the High Court office manager was accused of converting for his own use $20,000 collected and received by the High Court for Security of Cost for…
A committal hearing will be conducted next month on a court case involving a man who allegedly defiled an eight year-old girl at Russell, Central Province early this year. The accused’s lawyer Chris Rarumae from the Public Solicitor’s Office opted for a short form preliminary inquiry that only required the tendering of documents relevant to…
The court case involving a man who alleged to have repeatedly rape a teenage girl at Gizo, Western Province this year, has been further adjourned to give time for his lawyer to get instructions for plea. The man from Western Province who cannot be named to protect the alleged victim’s identity was charged with six…
LAND dispute is key problem that hampers the many planned developments for Malaita, a provincial member said. Speaking during the opening of a Shell-Money Festival hosted at Busu village during teh weekend, provincial member for Langalanga Lagoon, ward 30, Randal Sifoni said a lot of development plans have been put in place but were never…
A Taiwanese National who allegedly intimidated a Malaysian national over the issue of Tubi log will return to court on September 1, this year. Mai Yung Fu, 65, is facing one count of intimidation & molestation in relation to an allegation on July 21, this year in Honiara. Police alleged that after calling up the…
Minister of Tourism and Culture Samuel Manetoali has made his first visit to Malaita Province over the weekend. He was accompanied by staff of the ministry and Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Chairman Wilson Nee. Mr Manetoali attended a Shell Money Festival organised at Busu village, Langa Langa lagoon and visited tourism establishments around Auki.…