A Honiara Magistrate has criticised the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) for failing to implement basic payroll compliance systems. Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Pakoa made the criticism this week when sentencing former Teacher Cecilia Tome to four years in prison for the larceny of $1.38 million in public funds. “The essence of putting compliance…
The sentencing submissions and mitigation for a man who admitted to burning his brother’s house last September in Guadalcanal has been adjourned to January 15. James Leua, 40, is facing one count of Arson. He had previously pleaded guilty, and his matter was listed for sentencing submissions and mitigation in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday. However,…
A 40-horse power Yamaha engine along with a ray boat has been found in Dai Island in North Malaita recently without any passenger onboard. Auki police in Malaita has revealed this in a statement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the community elders from Dai Island has confirmed that they found the boat but no person on it.…
Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands says 2025 had been a “defining year” for governance reforms, as the Ministry of Home Affairs tightened financial discipline and strengthened accountability across public institutions. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die, MP Isikeli Vave said the government’s focus on internal systems, compliance and performance management was laying “foundations for…
The ruling on a committal hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her partner at Mbokona, Central Honiara, last October has been adjourned to Friday 9 January. The case of 34-year-old Anna Kefedo was listed for ruling on Wednesday but Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa adjourned the matter as she was unwell. The prosecution…
A MAN accused of being part of a group that robbed a businessman of between $200,000 and $500,000 in Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, has been released early this week after finally paying up his cash bail. Eddie Funubana, who is facing one count of robbery, appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this week, where it was confirmed that…
THE man accused of robbing the Pagoda pub at Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, last year will be taking his plea on January 20. Peter Foukona, 20, is facing one count of robbery. Foukona was re-arrested in early December last year following the issuance of a warrant after failing to appear in court despite being served with…
The Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School (CHYPSS) has released important information regarding the start of the 2026 academic year, including registration, class availability and transfer application deadlines. According to a statement issued by the school administration, the academic year will officially commence on Monday 26th January 2026, with registration for new and returning students beginning on the…
A 29- year old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the alleged arson of the Tenabuti clinic in North East Guadalcanal. Floyd Lili was arrested and charged with one count of Arson following the burning of the New Tenabuti clinic on 26 December 2025. His was taken before the Honiara…
Eight men accused of burgling more than $1.7 million, and gold at Charivunga Village in Central Guadalcanal have yet to take their pleas. The prosecution told the Honiara Magistrate Court on Monday that it has not yet received the file docket from police investigators and therefore was unable to provide disclosures to defence lawyers. The…