The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey embarks on retrieving a Fixed Term Estate, FTE, allegedly sold by its suspended Commissioner to an Asian. The piece of land is located next to the Aeronautical Telecommunication Station, along the main road at Henderson Airport.
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.
A 26-year-old male has died yesterday after he was allegedly attacked with a knife by his drinking partner at Ranadi in Honiara. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley told journalists today that the deceased is believed to be part Malaita and Temotu.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF lacks discipline, contradicting its constitutional responsibility. Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui revealed in his New Year’s message midnight yesterday. Sir Frank said he witnessed this on several occasions.
Former Temotu Province Premier Fr Brown Beu and his deputy premier Bradley Tau, including a former provincial secretary of the province were arrested and charged before Christmas for allegedly committing corruption in office.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect in relation to the armed robbery at Capital Park, East of Honiara yesterday.
A disturbing trend of weapon concealment has emerged at the Carols in the Islands event held in Honiara last weekend. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said while there was a well-behaved crowd at the Carols, Police have confiscated a number of kitchen knives and screw drivers when they conducted…
Former member of parliament for Savo/Russells, Dickson Mua will go on trial on January 21 for allegedly misusing 3-million dollars in funds from government’s shipping grant initiative.
The High Court has concluded hearing the 15 petitions lodged after the 2014 National General Elections. Only two of the petitions were successful. The first successful petition was filed by former Prime Minister and MP for Gizo-Kolombangara Gordon Darcy Lilo, who won his challenge against Jimson…
Any logging operation or commercial activities conducted at an altitude higher than four hundred metres is illegal. Caretaker Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Dr. Culwick Togamana revealed in his debate on the sine die motion over the weekend. Hon.
The Solomon Islands Chinese Association, SICA, has spoken out against the Asian prostitution ring reportedly thriving in Honiara. Investigative documents obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved were practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which…
More than 1000 women from North-West Guadalcanal and the Honiara public will benefit from the West Guadalcanal Rural Farmer’s market when it officially opens soon.
Police have today arrested and charged the current Minister of Forestry and Research and the Member of Parliament for Gao/Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province. Minister Samuel Manetoali was arrested and charged for allegedly misappropriating government funds December 2014.
A total of 13 incidents relating to the current Public Inquiry in Solomon Islands towards the 2019 National General Elections have reached the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as of this morning.
Police are aware of the Asian Prostitution Ring reportedly thriving in Honiara, says Police Commissioner Matthew Varley. Investigative information obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved are practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which is…
The controversial “Traditional Governance and Customs Facilitation Bill 2018” has been withdrawn on the floor of Parliament today. Minister responsible-Commins Aston Mewa withdrew the bill in accordance with Parliamentary standing orders.
Parliament has today passed the “Constitutional (Amendment) (Dual Citizenship) Bill 2018”. The Bill to allow for dual citizenship passed through the Committee of the Whole House without amendments. It was passed through collection of voice voting in its third reading.
Evidence has surfaced that an Asian prostitution ring is thriving in Honiara. Prostitution-related activities such as soliciting and brothel keeping are prohibited under the country’s laws.
The government in collaboration with civil society groups and donor partners today officially launched the much anticipated Anti- Corruption Act 2018 , and the ‘Whistleblowers Protection Act 2018’ in Honiara.
Government lawyers have gone on an indefinite strike as of today, after the government failed to respond to a 28-day strike notice to improve their terms and conditions of service.
