AFP delivers SBD$7.5m support package to RSIPF

THE Australian Federal Police (AFP) has delivered an SBD$7.5 million (AUD$1.325 million) support package to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The support package, which was delivered through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Programme (RAPPP) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), will support and enhance the RSIPF capabilities in preparation for the Pacific Games in…

PM SOGAVARE MEETS SAUDI ARABIA AMBASSADOR

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy visit from the Saudi Arabia non- resident ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Sultan Fahad Bin Khuzaim. Ambassador Khuzaim used today’s follow-up meeting to reaffirm Saudi Arabia’s commitment to support Solomon Islands in the areas of Energy, investment, climate change, tourism and other investment opportunities. Prime Minister…

HEARING BEGINS

High Court commences hearing of case challenging the extension of the term of the 11th Parliament, Defence counsel tells the court of his intention for a strike out THE High Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 is to return to court on 31st August, Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer ruled,…

SINU VC gets a salute

MEMBERS of the public have gone online to express their gratitude for the action taken by the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau, in dealing with staff of the institution over the allegations of fraud. This came after five staff holding top positions within the university were implicated…

TRIAL LOOMS:

An ex-SINU employee who burnt exam papers under the influence of liquor due to disappointments with the national tertiary institution will stand trial as of next week A FORMER staff of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) who was accused of burning exam papers worth over $93,000 last year will go on trial next week…

In court with Assumpta

August hearing on application to supress witnesses’ names in riot-related cases CHIEF Magistrate, Emma Garo, will on August 4 deliver her ruling on an application to suppress names of witnesses in two cases related to the riot in Honiara on November 2021. She heard the application this week. This was after Deputy Chief Magistrate, Ricky…