Opposition accuses Beu on Vanikoro logging

Temotu Provincial Government Opposition leader Edward Daiwo has accused Temotu Premier Fr Brown Beu over the logging operation on Vanikoro Island. The logging company is Jayer Berya Limited. MP for Vaiakau ward Daiwo made the accusation on Wednesday during the assembly meeting to consider Temotu’s provincial budget 2014/2015. Daiwo claimed that something fishy had happened…

Beu: Major developments in Lata

Temotu Premier Fr Brown Beu says that his government has established significant developments during his term in office. Beu said with the help of national government, infrastructure development was improved as compered previous years. “These achievements show the stability of my government and of course the help national government through those funds are channeled through…

Warrant of arrest for public officer

POLICE will be executing a warrant of arrest for a public officer facing false pretence charges, who failed to turn up in court, Wednesday. Police prosecutor Alice Foanaota told Principal Magistrate Sheppard Lapo the excuses given by the accused Frank Sade Bilau were lame. She told the court the accused informed the prosecution office he…

Witness testifies in closed court

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…

Remanded logger seeks bail

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…

Australian MP hails our election

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…