Taimareho 1 captain faces court for 2020 sea tragedy
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATHE case of the Taimareho captain has been adjourned to September 7, 2022 for mention as he is yet to confirm his legal representation to assist him with his case.Captain Michael Roy...
Brisbane court confirms letter of appreciation from Sogavare.
BRISBANE Magistrate Court in Australia has confirmed that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has written an “appreciation” letter to two parties and not a character reference letter.Dion Kingi Paul, who pleaded guilty for looting wheels...
Juveniles convicted of setting fire to Parliament leaf-hut
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATwo juveniles who were charged with setting fire to the Parliament leaf-hut on November 24, 2021 have been convicted by the court.The juveniles denied the charge and a trial was conducted on...
Men deny instigating November riot
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATHREE men accused of being instigators of last year’s November riots have pleaded not guilty to 10 charges against them.Simon Mannie, John Kwaita and Knoxly Atu, after they entered not guilty pleas,...
Government to pay Levers $50m in 3 instalments
By EDDIE OSIFELOGovernment will pay Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) $50 million, as had been ordered by the Court, in three instalments.Permanent secretary to the Ministry of Finance, McKinnie Dentana told the Public Accounts Committee...
Documents for $300K case not prepared.
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATHE pre-trial conference in the case of a police officer alleged to have stolen more than $300,000 exhibit money at the Rove exhibit facility was delayed to August 24.The defendant Makasi Dolaiano...
Two detained for allegedly printing and circulating counterfeit money.
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATWO men were arrested and remanded in custody yesterday over allegations they printed and circulated fake $100 notes.Paul Rubin Olofia and Mark Naku were remanded on the grounds they both had no...
Judgment on Liomauri case August 12
BY JENNIFER KUSAPATHE Court of Appeal will make their judgment on the case of Allen Liomauri on August 12, 2022 after prosecution and defence made submissions on the case yesterday.Defence filed an appeal regarding...
Police officer case on missing $300k moved
BY JENNIFER KUSAPAThe case against a police officer alleged of stealing more than $300,000 exhibit money at the Rove exhibit facility has adjourned to August 3, 2022 for pre-trial conference.The case was mentioned in...
FORAU FACES COURT
Temotu premier charged with 14 counts of conversionBY JENNIFER KUSAPATEMOTU premier and former Member of Parliament for Temotu VATUD constituency, Clay Soalaoi Forau, is facing 14 counts of conversion in relation to an agricultural...