The High Court will on Wednesday next week hear a possible no case to answer submission in the murder trial of Dickson Sina. The matter has been listed for mention at 9:30am before Deputy Chief Justice Rex Faukona, following an indication by the defence at the close of the prosecution’s case that it intends to make…
A police vehicle and ray boat was provided to support law and order By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Southeast Vella Constituency Office has acknowledged the support of the Australian Government following the delivery of a police vehicle and sea transport equipment to support policing services in South Vella, Western Province. Constituency Development Officer…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is urging all citizens of Solomon Islands to celebrate the Easter period peacefully, responsibly, and with care and with consideration for the safety of others. As a Christian nation, Easter is observed as an important time for prayer, reflection, and family gatherings. The RSIPF encourages everyone to uphold…
A new chapter in land governance and development commences on Wednesday as Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for the Auki Customary Land Recording Office This occasion marked a historic milestone for Malaita Province and the Solomon Islands. Describing the occasion as a positive indicator of upcoming developments, Prime Minister Manele said the new office represents a…
The High Commissioner of Solomon Islands to Australia, H.E Robert Sisilo and team conducted a week-long pastoral visit to Solomon Islands PALM scheme workers in the Northen Territory of Australia from 23 to 27 March. The team included, Second Secretary of the High Commission, Mr Jeromy Bird, Country Liaison Officer for Northern Territory, Ms Vera…
Two sessions were conducted during the discussion By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A Provincial Youth Stakeholders Meeting was held in Gizo, Western Province on Tuesday. It brought together provincial stakeholders, partners and organisations to discuss youth development issues in Western Province. The meeting held at the Provincial Headquarters featured two main sessions. The first session focused on the Provincial Youth Stakeholders…
The Court found no indication that counsel’s independence had been compromised By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The High Court has dismissed an application to disqualify counsel representing Auditor General, ruling that the defendants’ arguments were speculative and lacked relevance to the issues before the court. Lawyer Gabriel Suri was the subject of the application.…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) confirms that a police officer was involved in a traffic incident at the ITA area in Honiara. Police Commissioner (Acting) Mathias Lenialu said the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, with traffic and forensic officers attending the scene on Tuesday night. “The officer is currently at…
Works on the main structure at the International Wharf Upgrade at Point Cruz in Honiara have officially commenced. This came after some initial demolition activity was carried out. Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is set to commence piling operations. Piling is a critical stage in wharf construction, involving the installation of strong, long steel columns, known as piles, deep into…
Members of Haubata Hanigoana, a sub-tribe of Huabata Tribe in Guadalcanal Province has described claims by Simbo Tribe as the customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City including Papaho as misleading. The tribe has refuted recent reports where Simbo tribe reaffirms customary landownership through traditional ceremonies as highlighted by their spokesperson Lawrence Justine and the so called Tadai…