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Trial for man facing arson charge next week

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA PRINCIPAL Magistrate Fatimah Taeburi says hearing of evidence into the case against a man facing one count of arson will resume on Monday next week, not Tuesday. She made the orders in court yesterday when Prosecution applied…

No lawyer, case adjourns

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA WITH the issue of lawyer shortage, defendants remanded in custody just might wait longer to have a lawyer. On Wednesday an accused remanded in custody told the court that he written to the Public Solicitor’s Office requesting…

Man denies rape charge

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A man has pleaded not guilty to rape charge yesterday. His case was adjourned for June 5 for a preliminary inquiry. Allegations said the accused was using his finger to sexually harass a female early this year.…

MP-backed candidate

Western Premier Wayne Maepioh fires the first salvo against the spread of corruption   By Alfred Sasako   AS the national general election fever gains momentum, Western Province Premier Wayne Maepio has fired the first salvo, accusing national politicians of…

Strengthening HRUA is priority: Pongi

BY ROMULUS HUTA THE new Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) president-elect Derek Pongi says one of his immediate priorities is to strengthen the association to move forward with its programs. Pongi was voted in during a special general meeting on…