SIBA condemns riots, wants courts to remain open

THE Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) has joined other organisations in condemning the rioting, looting and destruction of properties in Honiara, describing the activities as “unlawful”. SIBA “wholeheartedly condemns” the activities which gripped Honiara between 24 and 27 November and led to the destruction of propert(ies), closure of businesses and loss of employment, it said…

Ruling on Dettke’s appeal today

RULING on an appeal filed by the lawyer of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Bodo Dettke against a magistrate’s decision in February will be delivered this afternoon. Private lawyer Gabriel Suri who represents the MP had appealed the magistrate’s decision to dismiss the defence’s claims of abuse of process, compensation and cost…

M4D leader escapes to Malaita

KNOXLY ATU – the Malaita For Democracy (M4D) leader who allegedly inspired the rioting, looting and burning of much of Honiara’s business districts fortnight ago – has slipped out of the city and is said to be now hiding in East Fataleka. Police insiders have confirmed that Mr. Atu is no longer in Honiara But…

Call to repatriate Lauru people

The non executive side has called onto to the current led Benjamin Harrison government to help repatriate all Lauru people living from Honiara city to their villages. The call was issued following  civil unrest in Honiara last week. As a result of the situation racial discrimination also occurred where dark-skinned people have been targeted especially…