LEGAL YEAR 2017 OPENED
The 2017 legal year has officially opened on the theme \”To build a just and fair society by improving the delivery of justice services\”. Chief Justice…
Category: <span>Judiciary</span>
HIGH COURT NOTED REDUCTION IN CASE BACKLOG
The High Court has noted a reduction in the backlog of cases, particularly civil cases. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says their efforts to address the…
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING PREGNANT WIFE
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend.…
WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN ASSAULTING POLICE OFFICER
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing…
RESPECT THE LAW: HOU TOLD CITIZENS
Deputy Leader of Opposition and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has urged citizens of Solomon Islands to respect the recent Court decision regarding…
MV CHANELLA\’s FORMER OWNER SUED
The Solomon Islands Maritime Association is suing the former owner of the vessel MV Chanella for violating the Maritime Act. This was during a trip the…
STUDENTS TO BE SENTENCED FOR DEFILEMENT
The Magistrate Court will sentence two young students convicted of defilement, next week. The two young men who cannot be named appeared at the Magistrate Court…
TRIAL ADJOURNED FOR BUSINESSMAN
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next…
28 ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT AUKI BRAWL
Police in Auki with the help of the Police Response Team have arrested 28 suspects following a dispute in Auki early this week. This was announced…
CHIEF JUSTICE CLARIFIED Mr. MANUPO\’s APPOINTMENT
The Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has clarified the choice made in appointing an expatriate as the country\’s new Chief Magistrate. Chief Justice Palmer during the…