SOLOMON ISLANDS HAS
FIRST FEMALE JUSTICE
HONIARA,
Solomon Islands (Solomon
Star, June 6, 2008) – The country’s first female Puisne judge for the High
Court was sworn in at the Government House yesterday. She is Justice Nkemdilim
Amelia Izuako of Nigera. Justice Izuako arrived in the country on Monday as a
new Puisne judge for the High Court. Registrar of High Court Nelson Laurere
said Justice Izuako brings in a wealth of experience to the High Court bench.
He said she would further add to and strengthen the work of the High Court in
its delivery of justice to the people of this nation. The National Judiciary
warmly welcomes her to the bench and looks forward to the contribution she will
make to the work of the High Court. A welcome ceremony for her will be made
later at the High Court.
From Pacific Islands Report
briefs for: Friday, June 6, 2008