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29 Bougainvilleans apprehended for illegally entering Solomon waters

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Response Team has apprehended 29 Bougainvilleans today in the western province for allegedly entering the country’s border illegally. Reports say, the men entered the country’s border yesterday and were believed to be heading for Noro town in North New Georgia.

20 Feb 2018

Honiara City
Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market
The Police Explosive ordnance disposal,EOD, team this morning destroyed a US 5 inch MK35 High explosive projectile near the White River Market, West Honiara.
20 Feb 2018
Honiara City Council
INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETED FOR MBOKONAVERA SCHOOL FIRE
Investigations into the burning down of the Mbokonavera Community High School Administration building last year has been completed. Chairman of the Honiara City Council Education Authority Eric Tema confirmed the investigations.
13 Jan 2017
Healthcare
THIRD SUSPECTED SEPTICEMIA CASE DIED
A third suspect of the meningococcal septicemia has passed away. An internal source hinted to SIBC News, the boy of around 11 years old suffered symptoms similar to that of the killer disease before losing his life over the weekend.
10 Jan 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
Crime
MAN REMANDED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF PREGNANT WIFE
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.
20 Oct 2016
People
TRAVELLERS WARNED TO BE EXTRA CAREFUL AT SEA
The survivor of a boat that went missing in Temotu Province early last month, has warned boat travellers to be extra careful when travelling at sea. Twenty-year-old Ramo Selwyn of Temotu Province and two other men were victims of an Out-Board Motor powered boat which capsized between Santa Cruz and…
3 Oct 2016
Honiara City
DISCOVERED REMAINS NOT HUMAN: POLICE
The office of the commissioner of police has dismissed rumours of suspected human remains found along the Mataniko River at Vara Creek, Central Honiara. The pathology result from the National Referral Hospital proves the remains are from an animal NOT human.
27 Sept 2016
Communities
28 ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT AUKI BRAWL
Police in Auki with the help of the Police Response Team have arrested 28 suspects following a dispute in Auki early this week. This was announced by Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast in his weekly media conference today.
1 Sept 2016
Malaita Province
THREE MEN ARRESTED OVER AUKI BRAWL
Police in Auki Malaita Province have arrested three people from East Fataleka allegedly involved in a brawl yesterday. Operation Manager Inspector Timothy Apaesi said the incident occurred after the Auki Magistrate Court announced its decision regarding a land dispute case.
1 Sept 2016
Land Issues
MAN ARRESTED FOR UNLAWFUL WOUNDING IN RENBEL
The Tigoa police in Rennell Bellona province has arrested a man in relation to an unlawful wounding incident at Kagua village, West Rennell over the weekend.
30 Aug 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
MOST MOTOR ACCIDENTS ALCOHOL-RELATED: POLICE
Most traffic accidents occurring in and around Honiara city are alcohol-related, says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Kukum Traffic Centre. About four traffic accidents occurred over the weekend in Honiara alone.
24 Aug 2016
Guadalcanal Province
YOUNG SURVIVOR TELLS OF SEA ORDEAL
A young survivor tells of the ordeal he experienced while lost at sea earlier this month. Sixteen-year-old Junior Lency was one of four men whose outboard motor canoe was smashed and capsized by rough seas between Visale and Russell islands.
23 Aug 2016
Government
NEGLIGENCE BY AUTHORITIES WOULD COST LIVES
The negligence by responsible authorities would continue to cost lives across the country once immediate actions are not carefully heeded. A David Sitea Bata from Malaita province told SIBC News today the tragic death of a person over the weekend along the deteriorated East Malaita road and the…
23 Aug 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
ILLICIT DRUG HUB TORCHED
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.
9 Aug 2016
Healthcare
LIFE LOST DUE TO LACK OF MEDICINE ON SIKAIANA ISLAND
The lack of medical supplies to the Malaita outer Island of Sikaiana, has resulted in the loss of one life so far. Reports from the Atoll says an infant passed away 2am yesterday of serious health complication.
2 Aug 2016
Crime
MALE IN 30’s ARRESTED OVER OLD GIZO HOSPITAL ARSON
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.
28 Jul 2016
Communities
THREE MEN ARRESTED, ONE FIREARM RETRIEVED
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested three male suspects and retrieved a firearm over the weekend. This follows a successful response by the Honiara-based Police Response Team and the Auki Police regarding an incident involving threats to Dalgro employees working in North…
26 Jul 2016
Laws
RSIPF STILL AWAITS POST-MORTEM RESULTS FOR DEATH IN STATE CUSTODY
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are still waiting for the post-mortem results of the young person who recently died in state custody. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told local journalists over the weekend, they are still waiting with interest for the results to arrive from…
25 Jul 2016