* Mentally disabled man’s case tomorrow * Firearm trial continues Thursday Mentally disabled man’s case tomorrow THE case of a mentally disabled man accused of breaching the Covid-19 related lockdown in May has been adjourned to tomorrow. Jeffery Basiota who faces one count of restriction of movement was supposed to appear before the Honiara Magistrate’s Court yesterday. However,…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Honiara City Central Police Station are conducting an inquiry into the dead body of a male that was discovered at the Mataniko River on 5 December 2020. An initial report says members of the public discovered the body of the deceased in a boat…
THE Solomon Star asked the Office of the Registrar of Titles (RoT) to comment on forgery allegations by the Commissioner of Lands. Below is the response by the Registrar of Titles (RoT) to our three questions: 1. Question. Would RoT accept the Directions by the Commissioner of Lands? Are the directions LEGALLY binding on RoT…
THE Offices of the Commissioner of Lands and the Registrar of Titles (RoT) have locked horns over the issue of transfer of Fixed Term Estate [FTE] titles, trading accusations and counter-accusations over the matter. This follows claims by the Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil last Friday that his officers have uncovered a case where his…
For his bold leadership GOVERNMENT Ministers and backbenchers have taken their time to praise the leadership of the country’s Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare describing him as a strong leader in this unprecedented time. The 11th Parliament which ended on Thursday saw Members of Parliament (MPs) took their time to debate the motion of…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara have commended the football fans, players and members of the public for the good behaviour shown during the pool matches of the Solomon Cup Football Tournament which has been going on at the Lawson Tama Stadium during the past week. Provincial Police Commander, Honiara City Superintendent…
NORO and Munda in New Georgia came alive on Monday with the celebration of the 37th Western Provincial Second Day event. The main event marking the provincial day was held at the Noro tuna park. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was the guest of honour during the event. He led a high-level delegation including members of…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged the government and people of Western Province for their tremendous contribution towards nation-building, Monday. Sogavare made the acknowledgment on behalf of the national government and the people of Solomon Island to the people of Western Province in Noro. “Hon Premier please allow me to acknowledge and also congratulate…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province are investigating a death incident that occurred at the Island nightclub, East of Honiara on 6 November 2020. It is alleged that a fast-moving vehicle hit the deceased in front of the Island Night Club in the Henderson…
NEWLY elected Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal Ethel Vokia says funding for her constituency under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) will be distributed accordingly when received. Mrs. Vokia said at the moment the constituency’s account is still not cleared therefore, she is yet to receive funding from the Economic Stimulus Package in…