In court

47-yo man gets 11 years for rape

BY ROMINAH FAKA A 47-year-old has been slapped with a 11-year prison term for raping a young woman living with a medical condition. The victim was 20 years old at the time of incidence. Christopher Sugui had denied the charge…

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…