Accused faces sentencing

THE court will sentence a man facing numerous criminal offences dating back to 2008 to 2013, next week. Max Gura faces a total of 12 charges in which he entered guilty pleas to all of them. The charges are three counts of common assault, four counts of demanding money with menaces, malicious damage, resisting arrest,…

Accused to know fate tomorrow

A MAN who allegedly involved in attacking a Renbel chief at the Kingsley Food bar last year will know whether or not he will stand trial in the High Court, tomorrow. A short form preliminary inquiry was conducted in relation to the accused Frank Fakani yesterday that saw documents tendered to the court. Principal Magistrate…

Malaita prepares for big day

THE Malaita Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia says that preparation for the Malaita day is going on smoothly. In an interview on Tuesday, he said that committees to look after various activities during the day are already in place. He said, that they have agreed that this second appointed day will fall on Friday 14 instead…

Why museum was disallowed for forum

Permanent Secretary (PS) to Ministry of Culture & Tourism John Wasi has clarified that they disallowed the FSII meeting intended to host at the Museum Auditorium because he was not informed and according to their policy government premises were restricted for political gathering. Speaking to the Solomon Star yesterday Mr Wasi stated that the normal…

New hybrid system for Taro by SIEA

Taro, the headquarters to Choiseul Province will soon lighten up with the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) recently approved hybrid solar, battery and diesel back up power. This is the first of its kind introduced in the country and will also be installed in Afio in Malaita and Seghe in Western Province. SIEA Chief Executive…

Bandage in curry chicken

A FAMILY living at Burnscreek area east Honiara was shocked on Tuesday to find a piece of foreign object inside a canned Mamei curry chicken. Again it’s a piece of cloth believed to be a bandage. Cecilia Philemon whose family fall victim to the discovery said, the canned curry chicken was taken from her small…

AGM for Malaita council of women

Malaita provincial council of women will hold its Annual General meeting  from 19th to 21st August 2015. The President of  Malaita Provincial council Mrs Martha Rurai had appealed  to women’s organisation to come forward to attend this AGM. “Its important for the election of new office bearers to look after the welfare of the organisation.…

FSII confirms new venue for forum

FORUM Solomon Islands International (FSII) has confirmed that the new date for the peoples’ forum is tomorrow – Thursday 6th August 2015. The new venue will be at the Korean Restaurant, behind Jina’s restaurant, within the Pacific Casino premises at Kukum. The peoples’ forum that was set for yesterday 4th August was cancelled by the…