Police call for stop as illegal border crossing increases BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Illegal border crossing at the western border is continuing unabated, especially near the Shortlands. Reports say Bougainvilleans are entering in search of sea cucumbers. And, Police has had…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A Bangladesh national is recovering following an attack on the night of September 11 at the Border-line area. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed during a press conference yesterday the Bangladesh national and his wife own a shop…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Magistrate court has acquitted charges against a 15-year-old boy accused of committing a sexual offence against a six-year-old child. Principal Magistrate Augustine Aulanga dismissed the case after the prosecution failed to prove the charges. The defendant,…
….Newly appointed MARA MPA backs out from offer BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Political maneuvering within the Malaita Provincial Executive is set for another test as Member of Provincial Assembly for ward 20, Jimmy Rerehe wants no part in Daniel Suidani’s…
Case to be forwarded to DPP BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE say their investigations into the $300,000 that was stolen from their custody have been completed, but no charges have yet been laid. An officer who was responsible for the police…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A MAN who breached lockdown orders has been jailed for 12 months after he pleaded guilty in the Magistrate Court. Principal Magistrate Augustine Aulanga imposed the sentence yesterday. Jack Dola and was charged with one count of…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case of the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Robson Djokovic has again adjourned to October 6 pending his appeal before the Court of Appeal. Djokovic’s case was mentioned before Deputy Chief Ricky Iomea yesterday and prosecution…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE investigation into the case of the Constituency Development Officer for Temotu Nende has been completed and prosecution are prepared to serve disclosures to the defence lawyer. Public Prosecutor Jonathan Auga confirmed that they have prepared full…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A Bangladesh national facing sexual offence charges has been set for long form preliminary inquiry on September 22. Defence Lawyer Hubert Fugui elected a long form inquiry after the accused entered not guilty pleas to the charges.…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE yesterday arrested and charged the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende constituency for official corruption. Police say Philip Tuplo allegedly committed the offence way back in 2013. He faces one count of official corruption. A…