A WARRANT of arrest (WOA) issued for the arrest of the Minister of Provincial Governments and Institutional Strengthening David Tome has been withdrawn on Monday. This was after Michael Pitakaka of Michael Pitakaka Law Chamber who represents Tome applied to have the warrant of arrest withdrawn. Principal Magistrate John Numapo issued the warrant of arrest…
THE two businessmen who were brought over to Honiara from Ontong Java atolls last week were left disappointed after no charges were laid against them. Ontong Java medical practitioner and entrepreneur Dr Reginald Aipia and his business partner from Pacific Aquaculture Cooperatives International Inc Erik Hagberg were shipped over to Honiara last week for questioning…
Police have highlighted a Rights Based approach in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment during the launching of the Essential Services package last Thursday at the Mendana Hotel. Deputy Commissioner Gwen Ratu stated that there are two distinct priorities in RSIPF for the development of women. She said that under the Crime Prevention Strategy, they…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted a letter from the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country informing him of a planned protest march to deliver their petition for him to re-introduce the Anti-Corruption Bill when Parliament resumes next month. A member of the CSO Anti-Corruption Committee Lawrence Makili told the Sunday Star that the…
Sin refused bail A MAGISTRATE last Friday refused the bail application for the Malaysian facing a human trafficking charge. Principal Magistrate Ricky Iomea ruled that there is probable risk of the accused Wong Thien Sin interfering with prosecution witnesses and investigation. “I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the risk of interference in…
DIRECTOR of Fisheries Edward Honiwala says the arrest of Dr Reginald Aipia and his American friend was done over alleged breaches of fisheries laws. Aipia and his friend were brought over from Ontong Java into Honiara last week on Wednesday night. Mr Honiwala said Aipia did not have any proper permits with the Ministry of…
THE Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) 2017 continues to get support from business houses in Honiara. Pageant Director Joyce Konofilia said Honiara Hotel has agreed to become a Silver sponsor and have also identified their contestant. “More details on the contestant will be made available this week,” Ms Konofilia said. Meanwhile, she said Ela Motors’…
Solomon Islands female weightlifter, Jenly Wini says her participation at the Asian Indoor Games is part of her preparation for the Commonwealth Games next year. Ms Wini told Star Sports on Monday, that her focus is really for the Commonwealth Games next year and the participation at the Asian Games is a boost to her…
First female chief magistrate appointed By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN THE GOVERNMENT has appointed a first female chief magistrate for the country. She is Emma Garo, who was sworn in before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer at the High Court last Friday. Ms Garo replaces former Chief Magistrate John Numapo whose contract ends this month. Mr Numapo…
The Kurukuru futsal team has won their second match against the strong Chinese Taipei last night, 4-3. The match kicked off at around 11pm last night in Turkmenistan where the current 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Art Games is currently underway. It was Kurukuru’s second match. And the victory has brought much excitement and pride…