FORMER SOLOMONS LEADER FACES COURT CHALLENGE Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 00:00
KemakezaÂs controversial election challenged by losing candidates
By Eddie Osifelo HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, Dec. 2, 2009) - Former Prime Minister, Sir Allan Kemakeza faces a direction hearing in the High Court today.
The hearing is part of the petition case the four losing candidates in Savo Russell filed against Sir Allan following his victory in the recent by-election.
High court registrar, Kelly Levi said the hearing is to allow both parties to present their documents.
He said it is likely the hearing will also set the date for full hearing.
SOLOMONS MINISTER IMPLICATED IN RAMSI KILLING Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/08/2005 - 00:00
By Robert L. Iroga
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, June 7) – Solomon Islands Minister for Health Benjamin Una has denied involvement two shooting incidents that targeted RAMSI [Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands] personnel last year – including the killing of Australian officer Adam Dunning.
Una reacted to a police investigation that links him to the two two shootings, saying he sees the matter as a personal attack on his integrity as a leader.
Una’s partner was questioned by police on the whereabouts of the minister on the days prior to the shooting of late Adam Dunning at Green Valley in December last year and the shooting of RAMSI vehicle at Lungga bridge.
TONGAâS MOALA CALLS FOR MEDIA UNITY AT PINA CONFERENCE Submitted by piradmin on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00
Analysis
By David Robie
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Pacific Scoop, April 2, 2012) – Whether it was the 21st birthday (as celebrated by the cake at a gala dinner) or 40th anniversary (as flagged by a former president in the opening speech notes), last week’s Fiji milestones for the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) were notable achievements.
There was a convivial and relaxed atmosphere at the Pacific Harbour venue – in marked contrast to the tense last Pacific Media Summit in Port Vila two years ago.
And an optimistic mood about the future.
SOLOMONS LEADERS SEEK ‘ROOT CAUSE’ OF UNREST Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/31/2006 - 00:00
By Moffat Mamu
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, Mar. 29) - Local leaders in the northern Solomon Islands region of Malaita are calling on the government and RAMSI [Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands] to establish the root cause of the recent ethnic crisis.
The local chiefs raised the issue during an hour with the RAMSI delegation, which visited Maluú on Friday to hear some of the concerns and views of the local leaders about RAMSI and its work in the country since their arrival in 2003.
Most of the chiefs have appreciated the work of RAMSI since their arrival in the country with the arrest of those who are involved in the 1998 to 2003 crises that nearly got the country cripple financially.
SOLOMON AIRLNES SUSPENDS FLIGHTS AFTER THEFT Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 00:00
Bellona landowner agent allegedly kept ticket receipts
By Ednal Palmer HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, March 10, 2011) - People of Bellona, Renbell Province will face difficulty in the only effective form of transport serving the province; air transport.
Domestic flights to Bellona will be suspended as of this Saturday.
Solomon Airlines yesterday served a notice on the planned suspension, after attempts to recover a substantial amount of money failed. Flights to Bellona will be suspended until we find a better solution of recovering our SB$250,000 [US$30,000]; or thereabouts; owing by the agent there through the handling and selling of airline tickets and services but not accounting for these monies to the airline, an airline spokesman said.