Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill

Claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster, which saw more than 300 tonnes of fuel leak into the water, filed in the Solomons High courtThe companies allegedly responsible for the one of the worst environmental disasters in Solomon Islands' history are being sued over the catastrophic oil spill that caused harm to an ecologically sensitive island.The claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster was filed in the Solomons high court last week, just days before the statute of limitations expired. Continue reading...