Accused who had sex with minor jailed By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN A MAN in his 50’s who impregnated his 12-year-old step-daughter has been jailed for nine years on Tuesday. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, was found guilty after a trial for one count of defilement. Justice Emmanuel Kouhota…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Ministry of Finance & Treasury (MOFT) is maintaining a sturdy relationship according to SICCI CEO Dennis Meone who made a courtesy visit to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance & Treasury Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. The courtesy visit to the Finance Minister on…
THE Government has defended the appointment of Australian Matthew Varley as the country’s police commissioner. This came after journalist Alfred Sasako published an article in the Island Sun newspaper that claimed the appointment was made under duress. But in a statement issued yesterday, the government said Mr Varley was appointed because the government has confidence…