ATTORNEY General (AG) John Muria Jr has welcomed and congratulated Justice Rex Faukona, Howard Lawry, and Eran Soma for their judiciary appointments. AG in his speech yesterday during the opening of the legal year said despite the restrictions experienced in 2020, the Judiciary has had a number of achievements. The achievements are the appointments of…
THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is tight-lipped over the continuous media reports that the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is soon to dry up as Government is seeking additional funds to keep it running. As understood, all Government accounts are with CBSI meaning it is the bank to the Solomon Islands Government. This paper…
Attorney General (AG) John Muria Jr applauds frontline workers for keeping Covid-19 at bay from spreading into the community. He made the remark when he spoke at the opening of the country’s legal year at the High Court in Honiara yesterday. “I applaud our frontline workers for keeping the Covid-19 pandemic from spreading into the…
THE 2021 Legal Year has been officially opened yesterday in a ceremonial sitting at the High Court. In his remarks on Tuesday, Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer said 2020 has been particularly difficult for the judiciary. He said this was compounded by the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the national…
LSL slaps $50m High Court order on government THE Government has been issued a $50 million payout ordered by the High Court just as it is struggling to meet other commitments, including the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) payouts. Lawyers acting for Levers Solomon Ltd [LSL] have issued the High Court Order as well as…
Contestants of 2020 North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara Constituency by-elections have been reminded to file their accounts of campaign expense and donations. The due date is 23rd February 2021. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Mrs. Jane Waetara has confirmed that SIEO is yet to receive campaign and expense reports from any of the 14…
BOUGAINVILLEANS who have been locked-up on our side of the border following the imposition of travel restriction will soon return home. A plan to facilitate their safe return is currently underway between the government of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Island. The revelation was made by the Secretary to Prime Minister Dr. Jimmie Rodgers during…
ROYAL Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Malaita Province are investigating an alleged suicide incident involving a 12-year-old girl who lost her life over the weekend at Gwounaoa area in Malaita. Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita Provincial Inspector Michial Ramosaea confirmed this to Solomon Star Auki, Monday. He said police are investigating the…
THE continuous impact of COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect the country’s economy while the government is in a desperate situation to keep it afloat with the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). According to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) latest monthly report, the domestic production shows that CBSI preliminary monthly production index in November…
Seif Ples has recorded a 55% rise in rape and sexual abuse cases of children under the age of 15 years in 2020. This was revealed by Seif Ples’ Deputy Center Manager, Falu Maesugea during a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) talkback show on SIBC. She also highlighted that the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) is likely…