BY JENNIFER KUSAPA PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is saying that a Bill to amend the Electoral Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament in about June/July this year. He said a Taskforce on Electoral Reform, which was established by…
Premier consults with landowners on development BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Premier of Guadalcanal Province is moving forward in achieving better development in the best interest of the people. Premier Francis Sade this week opened a forum to hear landowners’ views…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case of a murder accused will appear again in court on Wednesday this week for mention. This is for counsels to confirm and sort issues before the trial date on April 24. David Tingi is charged…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE man who was alleged of registering seven times at seven different registration centres during the voter registration in 2018 has been acquitted by the court due to no evidence when it comes to the defendant’s true…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The increasing number of persons with mental illness roaming the streets of Honiara is being raised once again. This threat is more pronounced against females – girls and women. A concerned female Sadlyn Leon proposed to this…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Defendant David Tingi will have his case set for trial from April 24 – 28 before High Court judge Justice Ronald Bei Talasasa. Justice Talasasa said the trial is fixed for April 24 and will not be…
Government disqualifies former Malaita premier for defying China BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Government has removed former Malaita premier Daniel Suidani from his seat as the provincial representative of Ward 5 Baegu – West Fataleka. The two reasons given for Mr Suidani’s…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case against the Premier of Temotu Clay Soalaoi Forau will come back in court on April 2023 for mention. This is to allow defence lawyer Jim Seuika and the Prosecution sort out issues regarding the charges…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA INVESTIGATION into the alleged stabbing inside a public bus at Koa-hill area is yet to be completed and the court has further adjourned the case to 17 April. The case was mentioned in court yesterday and the…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA RESIDENTS or people residing in Honiara are obliged to comply with City By-laws. Magistrate Hayniel Max made the comments in court when he sentenced a woman of illegal hawking in the streets of Honiara. Magistrate Max said…