The Solomon Islands justice minister William Marau has pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving.
Solomon's Justice Minister, William Marau Photo: Solomon Islands Parliament
The Island Sun reports that the minister was breathalysed in Honiara at the beginning of the month and tested again at the central police station.
After the two positive results, police released him on bail.
He expressed regret and asked to be allowed to keep his licence because as a minister, he is entitled to drive his vehicle.
The prosecutor said Mr Marau already had three convictions.
He was due to be sentenced today.
