Police are now focusing on preparing briefs evidence to the court in relation to arrests made on the misappropriation of the $7.3 million within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. So far, Police has made a total of seven arrests into the misappropriation.
A man in his 30s was arrested and remanded in police custody for the alleged murder of his five months pregnant wife. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Morstin Mangau told members of the local media in a weekly media conference today. Mr.
Crime Prevention Committees have been established in various communities in Russell islands, Central province. This was a joint initiative between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the local communities to combat crime at the community level.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will provide the most effective strategy for dealing with crime as a tool to build peace in the communities. Deputy Police Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi revealed this during the International Day of Peace celebration last Wednesday. Mr.
Police have warned all drivers to highly consider traffic laws when driving on the public roads. Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Gabriel Manelusi made the statement through the local media last week.
The Magistrate Court will sentence two young students convicted of defilement, next week. The two young men who cannot be named appeared at the Magistrate Court this morning. They are convicted of defiling a girl under the age of 13.
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next week. Mr. Apia is charged with possession of beche-de-mer for export contrary to the Fisheries Act of 2009.
A man has been fined $1,400.00 for threatening behaviour and carrying liquor for sale. Jesmuel Bosokuru pleaded guilty to one count of threatening, abusive and insulting behavior and one count of carrying about liquor for sale.
The Special Secretary to Prime Minister Andrew Muaki says he is yet to lodge his appeal with the Leadership Code Commission against his sexual harassment charges. Mr. Muaki told SIBC News today his lawyers are currently working on the appeal.
Former City Mayor Alference Fatai has escaped a 12-month imprisonment term for bribery. The Magistrate Court yesterday sentenced Mr. Fatai to 12 months imprisonment but suspended it for two years. Principal Magistrate Shepherd Lapo suspended the sentence because of Mr.
An illegal drug outlet at Silolo near Malu’u in North Malaita was burned down to ashes over the weekend. Head of Silolo Law Enforcement group Mr Wilson Talofunu confirms to SIBC’s Stringer in Malu’u, North Malaita Lensley Kwaimani. Mr. Kwaimani reports.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) has made several arrests in relation to a dispute between two communities at Paradise community, Western Province.
Central Islands and Honiara police have yesterday successfully arrested 16 youths of Yandina Community for committing various crimes involving disorderly conduct. The arrest is the result of trust and confidence built over time between the police, community and church leaders.
A man charged for using offensive language against Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces has appeared in Court on the weekend. Deputy Commissioner Operations, Gabriel Manelusi told SIBC News in an interview the man was arrested after police received a formal complaint.
Gizo Police has arrested a male person in his 30’s following the recent burning down of the old Gizo hospital building in the Western province. The incident occurred last Friday. Police alleged the accused, who has health conditions, started the fire in his room.
The Magistrate Court has committed a man accused of abducting and raping a girl in West Guadalcanal to stand trial at the High Court. The Committal was made this week after a short-form preliminary inquiry was held for the case.
An Uncle convicted of raping his niece will serve five years in prison. The uncle stood trial and was convicted on one count of rape, one count of assault causing actual bodily harm and one count of indecent assault.
Police are yet to receive the post-mortem results of a young man who died last month while under police arrest. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast says an independent inquiry will be conducted soon after the post mortem results are released. Mr.
A State prosecutor has told the Court he intends to proceed with a murder case even if the murder weapon is not recovered. Prosecutor Bradley Dalipanda was referring to the murder weapon used to kill a man from Temotu province at White river in May this year.
The Prosecution has amended the charges against a woman initially charged with 50 counts of uttering and forgery. It was confirmed in Court yesterday the charges against the accused, Grace Aihunu have been reduced from 50 to 36 counts of uttering and forgery.
