Customs unhappy with arrival of new boat

CUSTOMS officials stationed at the Ports area in Point Cruz were unhappy with the newly purchased Landing Craft (LC)for Savo-Russell constituency which sailed into the country without their knowledge. Speaking to the Solomon Star yesterday, Operation officer Wesley Siamanu said it is really disappointing to learn that a landing craft sailed into the country with…

In Court with Assumpta Buchanan

* Ririana to enter plea* Sentencing for attacker Nov 6* Taremae to face trial for one count of conversion* Teururu’s matter to High Court for trial Ririana to enter plea THE woman who allegedly involved in a fatal accident near the Honiara City Council (HCC) roundabout that claimed the life of a 15 year-old girl…

Lands officers under spotlight

Four senior physical planners from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey have been suspended while under the investigation of the Ministry of Public Service (MPS). Sources close to the ministry revealed this to Solomon Star on Wednesday. According to our source, three senior officers were given their suspension letter early this week. The other…

Man nabbed bashing wife

Police at Tulagi in Central Province have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his wife and tying up his 13-year-old elder son at Ha’a village on Big Gela recently. The suspect was charge for domestic violence under Section 57 subsection 1 of the new Family Protection Act. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province,…