ROMINAH FAKA

Court is yet to set a presiding magistrate for the trial on a man accused of conspiracy to commit arson.

The case against John Damusi was set for trial however it was vacated.

The case was mentioned in court yesterday for the setting of a new trial date, but was adjourned for August 27 to allow more time for court to find a magistrate.

Damusi had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Police alleged that Damusi participated in a scheme aimed at causing harm to various government national projects and critical infrastructure within Honiara.

The allegation came about between March 17 and May 6 at Hammock Beach, North West Guadalcanal where Damusi conspired with others to commit arson.

Mary-Anne Zurenuoc of DPP acts for state and Delilah Kukura of PSO act for John Damusi.