RNZI: A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion today patrolled Fiji’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the first time since defence ties were suspended in 2006. New Zealand cut ties with Fiji after a coup led by then-Commodore Frank Bainimarama in 2006. Sanctions were lifted after Fiji’s election in September last year. Defence Minister Gerry…
I’m concern at the trend, says Talasasa DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Ronald Bei Talasasa says he’s gravely concern about the future of his office. Mr Talasasa raised this after three of his senior prosecutors will be leaving shortly to join the Magistrate’s Court. “I’m very concerned about the future of the Office of the Director…
A RAPE trial that was supposed to proceed on Monday next week in the High Court has been vacated and referred back to Criminal Listing Committee to fix a new date. As a result of this, a huge loss of money was wasted just to bring the witnesses over to Honiara and have them sent…
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Douglas Ete on Friday launched the Election Survey Report in Parliament. In his remarks, Mr Ete said the report is an important document for policy makers to read. “This government supports the intention of women participating in political leadership” Mr Ete said. He added he will present…
THE fate of a former police officer, who stood trial in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a man at Rove in 2013, will be handed down on February 13. This followed the closing submissions on the case on Friday. Roy Memori stood trial for one count common assault and two counts of assault…
THE case of the owner of Samlimsam Logging Company and three local men who allegedly involved the brutal knife attack on a man at the Kingsley Food Bar last year will return to court on February 6. This is to allow prosecution and the defence to finalise outstanding issues in that matter before a committal…
LAWYERS for East Guadalcanal Member of Parliament Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke have made representations to the prosecution. This is in relation to preliminary issues regarding evidential matters. Prosecution however, needs time to respond to that representation. State Prosecutor Augustine Aulanga who appeared in court yesterday said they need time to respond.…
THE Prosecution has closed its case on Friday in the trial of the man who allegedly killed his girlfriend at the Tuvaruhu hill top in 2012. The defence will start its case on Monday next week in the hearing before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer in the High Court. Brian Schofield Baro Alagere is standing…
POLICE and the Honiara City Council have reaffirmed their partnership to fight and reduce crime rate in the city. This was the message from the Minister of Police, Peter Shanel and Honiara City Mayor, Alfrence Fatai during the official opening of Chinatown Police Post on Friday. Mr Shanel said the government’s policy statement included putting…
THE Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division has established a working partnership with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. This was discussed in a brief meeting held by the Law Enforcement Division and the Provincial Police Commander for Honiara City Police on Friday. Chairman of the HCC Law Enforcement Division Charles Aiwosuga said this is…