BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CHIEF Justice Sir Albert Palmer is set to make a critical decision concerning the strikeout application related to the Constitutional amendment addressing the extension of the parliament. The case came back in court yesterday and the defendants…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Trial against two police officers has adjourned. The presiding magistrate moved the matter to allow court to complete another part-heard trial this week. Case against officers, Lawrence Moli and John Tautai, was thus adjourned for September 11…
BY ROMINAH FAKA A warrant of arrest has been issued on a man accused of domestic violence. The warrant was issued after the man failed to turn up in court for his hearing yesterday. This is the case against Selwyn…
BY ROMINAH FAKA A man facing charges of stealing is awaiting his fate as magistrates sort themselves out over who will be available to announce the verdict. Thomas Fegan Walter is facing one count of stealing. His case was mentioned…
BY ROMINAH FAKA A man had been sent to prison for six months on the hope that he fully rehabilitates before returning back to his community in White River. Nigel Haibagau, 36, pleaded guilty to the charge of grievous harm…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Police are yet to arrest a man charged with sexual intercourse with an underage. A warrant of arrest was issued on the accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, during the previous hearing, and yesterday court…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A 21-year-old man, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for his involvement in obstructing police officers while executing their duties during a riot on November 24, 2021. This is the case of Ruebenson Kedi, who…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CHIEF Magistrate Emma Garo has denied the application made by the prosecution in the case involving two men charged in connection with the November 2021 riot incident. Prosecution had sought to suppress the identities of their nine…
The case of a man facing multiple counts of abuse was mentioned in court yesterday. Joseph Tekohe was brought before Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly at the magistrate court. He is charged with three counts of Domestic Violence Psychological…
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of his wife. Raphael Sare, from Onemae Zone, Fiu village, Central Kwaraae, Malaita Province, will become eligible for parole after 15 years. Sare was charged and convicted…
