Probe into missing $300k to continue

THE case file of the missing $300,000 has been returned to investigators for “a final patch-up” before charges can be laid. POLICE Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told local journalists this week that the Director of the Public Prosecution has returned the file of the missing One Link exhibit money to investigators for a final patch-up. Mangau…

POLICE ‘SAVES’ THE DAY

Malaita ex-militants halted, questioned by mob in Auki under Police guidance   A QUICK response from Auki police on Thursday afternoon saved three Malaita ex-militants from an angry group at the Auki wharf, Malaita Province. Those three ex-militants were on their way to Auki via MV Pelican Express when a group armed with traditional weapons…

Plans to relocate Chinatown surfaced

THERE is a report of an on-going discussion to relocate Chinatown, it was revealed. Solomon Star was informed that there were meetings being held to relocate Chinatown just outside of Honiara. “The likely locations are Mamara, west of Honiara or somewhere around the Corona market area, east of Honiara,” one source has revealed. The move…

In court with Assumpta

Men linked in Firearm case to plea  TWO men facing firearm related charges will be entering their pleas to the allegation against them on January 11. Peter Carlos Kwaitaka, 23, and Iro Kwaita are each facing one count of possession of firearm without Firearm Licence. They were supposed to enter their pleas yesterday. However, Kwaitaka’s…