March 2024

Firearm case adjourns

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a man accused of being in possession of a firearm without licence has been adjourned for April 10. Iro Kwaita is facing one count of possession of firearm without licence. The matter was adjourned…

Case of former BSP teller adjourns

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) teller has been adjourned for March 20. Tessa Solenone Rore, 31, is accused for two counts of larceny by servant and one count of forgery of certain documents…

Marau’s lawyer applies for bail variation

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case of former member of parliament for Ulawa/Ugi Constituency William Bradford Marau adjourn to March 18 for defence to print its bail variation application and sworn statement. The prosecution informed court yesterday that disclosures have been…

NDMO SILENCE

Anxiety grows for disaster stricken populace of Sikaiana island, no signs of promised relief ship BY NED GAGAHE It has been more than two months since huge waves washed over Sikaiana island, damaging houses and gardens. Since then, there has…

PARTY ENDORSES TWO

BY INDY MAEALASIA The Solomon Islands United Party in this year’s joint election will be fielding two female candidates for parliamentary seats.  Candidate Cathy Nori will be contesting the Maringe- Kokota constituency seat, Isabel province and Candidate, Everlyn Kahia for…