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Court
AUGA CLEARED OFF ALL CRIMINAL CHARGES
The MP for Lau Mbaelelea Augustine Auga has been cleared off all criminal charges against him. The Magistrate Court withdrew the common assault charges against Auga following his reconciliation with the victims on Wednesday. The charges were withdrawn under section 35 of the Magistrate’s Court Act.
8 Apr 2016
Court
NEW TRIAL DATE CONFIRMED FOR TOVOSIA AND VEKE
The Magistrate Court has this morning confirmed a new trial date for Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke. Principal Magistrate Augustine Aulanga set the new hearing date from 6th June to 1st of July.
7 Apr 2016
Court
FORMER POLICE OFFICER QUESTIONED JUDICIARY OVER COURT CIRCUITS
A former Police officer in Kulitana Police station, Shortland Islands has questioned why the Judiciary fails to hold court circuits in the area. The officer Mr.
1 Apr 2016
Aviation
LASER LIGHTS, THREAT TO AIRCRAFTS
Incidents of high-powered laser lights flashed on aircraft arriving and departing Henderson Airport at night is on the rise – a potentially risky practice. Police reports say the incidents occur immediately after take-offs and before transitional flights.
1 Apr 2016
Domestic Violence
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT LAUNCHING SOON
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 is expected to be launched next Friday. The Family Protection Act provides, Police Safety Notices, Protection Orders, Offences, Duties of service providers including counselling, awareness and prevention programs.
30 Mar 2016
Communities
PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST USING FALSE NUMBER PLATES ON VEHICLES
The Police Commissioner has warned the public against using false number plates on vehicles. Commissioner Frank Prendergast says RSIPF officers recently detected some vehicles with false number plates on the Honiara roads. Mr. Prendergast warns, this is a serious offence.
28 Mar 2016
Laws
“SEAT BELTS ON PLEASE”, DRIVERS TOLD
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner is reminding drivers and passengers of travelling vehicles to wear seat belts. Commissioner Frank Prendagast says wearing seatbelts could help prevent fatal accidents.
25 Mar 2016
People
GIZO POLICE PROBES DEATH OF YOUNG PERSON
Police in Gizo are investigating the cause of death of a young man in the provincial capital over the weekend. SIBC’s Radio Hapi Lagoon reports, the incident happened last Saturday evening. Unofficial reports alleged, the young school teacher hanged himself using an electric cable.
21 Mar 2016
Malaita Province
MALAITA SUPPORTS CRIME PREVENTION POLICING MODEL
The Malaita Provincial Executive fully supports the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) new crime prevention strategy, under Commissioner Frank Prendergast. A statement from the police says Malaita Premier, Hon.
15 Mar 2016
Laws
ARRESTS YET TO BE MADE ON RO’ONE ARSON
No arrests have been made so far in relation to the arson incident at Ro’one village in South Malaita last week. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Auki, Alfred Uiga confirms, people in the community are reluctant to assist the police.
14 Mar 2016
Court
SECURITY GUARD CHARGED FOR STEALING MONEY
A security guard at the High Court has been charged with stealing around $10,000 from the office last month. The guard was arrested late last month, shortly after he was discovered, and charged.
10 Mar 2016
Labour Issues
FIVE MALAYSIANS FACING DEPORTATION OVER WORK PERMITS
Five Malaysians whose work permits have been cancelled were given a seven days grace period before facing deporting. A letter served to the owner of Evergrow Corporation Limited by the Labour Division explains, the five Malaysians were found to have illegally undertaken employment with another…
5 Feb 2016
Court
PETER SHANEL AGOVAKA’s TRIAL CONTINUED
Trial has continued at the Magistrate Court for the former Minister of Police and National Security, Peter Shanel Agovaka, on an assault charge. The Member for Parliament for Central Guadalcanal is on trial for one count of assault, causing actual bodily harm, an offence he allegedly committed on…
26 Jan 2016
Court
TOVOSIA AND VEKE IN COURT FOR MENTION
Member of Parliament for east Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke have appeared at the Magistrate Court today for a mention on their case. At their appearance, bail variation was applied for Mr Tovosia and was granted to allow him to travel to Fiji.
25 Jan 2016
Court
4th SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT ROBBERY
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in relation to the recent robbery incident in front of the former Westpac Bank, now Bank South Pacific in Honiara. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast confirmed Police arrested the fourth suspect Wednesday evening.
22 Jan 2016
Honiara City
3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN RELATION TO LATEST ROBBERY
Police in Honiara have arrested three adult male suspects in relation to the alleged robbery incident at the BSP Bank, formerly known as the Westpac Bank Monday this week.
20 Jan 2016
Honiara City
THREE ASIANS ROBBED IN HONIARA
Three Asian men were attacked in Honiara after 9 am this morning in front of the former Westpac Bank now turned Bank South Pacific, by four armed and mask men. An eye witness, Nelson Gege told SIBC News the Asian men were on their way to the bank when a taxi stopped in front of
18 Jan 2016
Communities
YOUTH LEADER WANTS POLICE POST IN WEST GUADALCANAL
A youth leader has called for a police post to serve the areas of West Guadalcanal. Batista John, the youth leader in Savulei community, West Guadalcanal made the call after the recent death of a man at Lambi Monday this week.
14 Jan 2016
Court
MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO DEATH OF ANOTHER
Guadalcanal Provincial Police has arrested an adult male in his 30’s from Kojuku Village in Northwest Guadalcanal. A police statement says this is in relation to the death of another male person in the region’s village of Koi Mauvo Village on Monday morning.
13 Jan 2016
Court
15 PEOPLE ACCUSED OF GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM REMANDED
The 15 people accused of attacking a man in Gizo December last year will appear before the Magistrate Court on 21 this month. They have been charged with one count of grievous harm each. They are currently on remand at the Rove Correctional Centre until their appearance in Court.
8 Jan 2016