BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE court has granted bail to one of the instigators of the recent rioting and looting in Honiara. Simon Mannie was arrested and charged by police with one count of unauthorized public assembly and public procession contrary…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A girl, 18, accused of stealing a gold-chain and JBL blutooth speaker on an unknown date in September this year has pleaded not guilty to the charge of larceny yesterday. This is the case of Nicola Taru…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA PRINCIPAL Magistrate Felix Hollision says the recent looting and rioting in Honiara must be condemned as it causes fear to members of the public, business owners and investors. Hollision said the ransacking, looting and burning of shops…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THREE male juveniles guilty of breaching the riot related lockdown last month have been fined $500 each. Each were found guilty of one count of Restriction of Movement of Persons in Honiara: contrary to Regulation 5(1), (2)…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE yesterday charged prominent Malaitan John Kwaita in relation to the recent riots in Honiara before they released him on bail. Kwaita, who is also President of the United Party, will front the Honiara Magistrate’s court on…
Prominent Malaitan and party leader taken in for questioning By JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE last night confirmed that prominent Honiara resident, businessman and political party leader John Kwaita has been arrested in relation to the recent rioting in Honiara. “…yes we…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says police investigation into the recent rioting will focus on two areas – one targeting the looters and rioters and another is targeting the instigators of the incidences. Mangau was responding to questions…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case of an accused Peter Fakaia will appear again in court to confirm the continuation of trial on the defence case. This is the case of Peter Fakaia who is facing trial on three counts of…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA WITH the arrival of the intervention forces in Honiara it has given Honiara residents some hope that peace and safety will be maintained during the motion of no confidence that is scheduled for next week. A 45-year-old…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA COMMUNITIES in West Honiara have come out in numbers to help protect buildings and other infrastructures within the Central Business District and areas close to them. Communities within the area today showed solidarity by working alongside with…