In court

20-yo male assaults elderly woman in Choiseul

BY ROMINAH FAKA A 20-year-old male has been arrested for reportedly assaulting a 62-year-old woman in Sasamunga village, south of Choiseul province. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told a press conference on Thursday 21 March that the incident occurred on March…

Case against former BSP teller adjourns

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a former BSP teller was administratively adjourned yesterday because the presiding magistrate was away at the High Court. The matter returns to court on April 3 for oral submission and mitigation submissions from the…

PASTOR, 8 MEN CHARGED

A pastor and 8 men accused of malicious damage, criminal trespass on Savo face court BY ROMINAH FAKA A pastor and eight men who reportedly went to Savo island and threatened people and damaged properties faced court yesterday.The nine accused…

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 last week that disclosures have…