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Laws
Mother charged for concealing birth
The death of a newborn baby in Ranongga area, Western Province has sparked police investigations. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley told his first weekly media conference for 2019 yesterday. Commissioner Varley said the newborn baby was allegedly killed by the mother through blows to the head.
4 Jan 2019
Laws
Alleged suicide cases alarm Mbalasuna community
Five reported cases of alleged suicide at Mbalasuna, East Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands within a two month period has raised great anxiety among chiefs in the area.
4 Dec 2018
Laws
‘Join the Campaign’: Police Commissioner calls on men
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, Matthew Varley calls on all men in Solomon Islands to join the campaign to end violence against women and girls, and make a commitment not to tolerate it in the communities.
28 Nov 2018
Laws
Kwaso Action Plan activated
In an attempt to reduce the harm that the illicit substance of kwaso causes to communities throughout the country, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is rolling out a Kwaso Action Plan under the umbrella of its Crime Prevention Strategy.
11 Nov 2018
Court
Father to serve 16 years for incest
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for incest. Police said the Principal Magistrate in Kirakira sentenced the man after finding him guilty of eight charges of incest.
6 Nov 2018
Laws
CSSI Women Network launches book today
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands Women’s Network has successfully launched its book today. Titled ‘Her Story’, the book highlights the successes and challenges women who work in the country’s correctional service face.
26 Oct 2018
Government
“Rebuild Borderline police post”
Be Happy Ministry’s director Mambo Fangaria said there is an increase of anti-social behavior at the Borderline Community. Mr Fangaria said, alleged stealing and disturbances in the community are the most common issues. Fangaria claimed Kwaso seems to be the main cause.
14 Oct 2018
Laws
More serious cyber crimes expected for Solomon Islands
The challenges of Cyber Crime will be more acute for Solomon Islands as the country expects its first ever undersea cable by the end of next year. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley echoed these sentiments at his recent media conference in Honiara.
4 Sept 2018
Police
1 dead and 4 wounded in Ren-bel stabbings
Police are investigating the death of a young girl on Bellona island in Ren-bel province yesterday. Provincial Supervising Assistant Commissioner of Police, Everlyn Thugea said according to reports reaching police in Honiara, a mentally ill male person allegedly attacked the young girl at Nukumanu…
18 Aug 2018
Guadalcanal Province
23-year-old male arrested for rape
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old male for an alleged rape incident that occurred Monday this week. A Police Media statement said the incident happened at Lungga, East Honiara where the victim was a 20-year-old female.
12 Jul 2018
Top Headlines
Suspect charged in 2016 murder of man found hanging in Makira village
More than a year after the body of a 25-year-old man was found hanging in a village near the Makira-Ulawa provincial capital of Kirakira, a suspect has been charged with the man’s murder.
13 Dec 2017
Court
Soaki family considers appeal of Sae verdict
The immediate and extended family members of the late Sir Frederick Soaki were shocked and disappointed by the High Court verdict on the death of their relative.
13 Nov 2017
Airlines
Laser pointer incident sparks Civil Aviation warning
Civil Aviation of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to any offender convicted of committing the use of high powered laser pointers against any operating aircraft in the country.
7 Nov 2017
Court
Man in custody after New Zealand sailors’ assault
The man charged with injuring two Royal New Zealand Navy sailors will be remanded until 28 August. Solokai Halea Junior of Malaita Province has been charged with unlawful wounding and common assault after an incident at Heritage Park’s Extreme nightclub Saturday, 5 August.
14 Aug 2017
Court
Honiara business man arrested for forgery
Police have confirmed a business man was arrested yesterday and was charged with one count of forgery. A press statement from the Police media unit today confirmed the business man was charged with one count of Forgery as codified in section 337 (3) (f) and Uttering section 343 (1) of the Solomon…
8 Jun 2017
Honiara City
Woman dies two days after assault
A 48 year old woman has died last yesterday at the Honiara National referral hospital after she was assaulted on Saturday night. A press statement from the Police media unit confirmed the incident happened on the 3rd of June 2017 at about 23:30 hrs at Forest Valley, White River, West Honiara.
7 Jun 2017
Court
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING PREGNANT WIFE
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend. A spokesperson from the Police Media Unit told SIBC News today investigations into the stabbing incident has begun.
9 Jan 2017
Banks
AUKI POLICE ON ALERT AFTER ROBBERIES
Police Officers in Auki are now on alert mode after robbers broke into the National Provident Fund branch and Bank South Pacific Branch in Auki over the weekend. Serjeant David Selwyn confirms the latest break-in was estimated at the early hours of this morning.
9 Jan 2017
Festivities
291 ARRESTS MADE OVER FESTIVE SEASON
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made 108 arrests for traffic offences and a further 183 cases for disorderly conduct during the festive season. This statistics is for offences reported right across the country. Most of these cases have already been committed to court for trial.
7 Jan 2017
Court
WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN ASSAULTING POLICE OFFICER
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing obscene pictures. He was due to appear in the Magistrate Court today to set a date for his trial but failed to turn up.
5 Jan 2017