Suspended Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Edmund Sikua will take his plea at his next Court appearance Monday next week. The Honiara Magistrate’s Court has been told police investigations into his case are complete.
As part of World Press Freedom Day, SIBC walked around the Point Cruz area for our Talem TingTing program in Honiara and asked: Do you think it is important that our journalists are able to report freely on news and issues? And Why? And: What do you think of journalism in the Solomon Islands?…
Solomon Islands Fisheries Minister says he knows there are more Blue Boats in Solomon Island waters and has called on all stakeholders to work together to help solve the issue.
A group of angry group of men armed with rocks, bows and iron bars stormed the premises of the Hatanga Company at Tinge Ridge this morning, causing damage to homes and property. The illegal settlers retaliated after a home was burned down early this morning by an unknown group of people.
Police have arrested two men in possession of firearms early on Monday morning near Hibiscus Avenue. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said that the two suspects arrested were under the influence of alcohol and were in possession of a shortened 303 rifle.
The three Vietnamese “blue boats” captains face fines of up to $SBD 12 million, or up to three years in jail, the State prosecutor has revealed. The three appeared before the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this morning, where they were formally remanded in custody.
Solomon Islands Police have identified “people of interest” in the Easter double murder which shocked Honiara, and the nation. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said the investigation into the death of Jimmy and Joy Kwan at their business and home at Town…
Former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has blasted the current Solomon Island Government’s fiscal management, questioning how a “good reserve” two years ago has evaporated with the Government now borrowing to pay its bills.
The 40 Vietnamese “blue boat” crew are still being held at the Rove Detention Centre in Honiara as they await further directions from the Immigration Department.
Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua has called on legislators to reintroduce the death penalty into the Solomon Islands. In light of the barbaric killing of Chinese couple Jimmy and Joy Kwan over the Easter, Mr Mua said tougher laws could help prevent murders.
A man who allegedly attacked and killed a man in the GPPOL area after claiming the victim used sorcery to kill the accused’s mother appeared in court today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has called on the public to help it solve the Easter double murder of Chinese couple Jimmy and Joy Kwan. Supervising Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga told journalists yesterday the force was appealing to the community for information on the case.
Tributes are flowing for murdered Honiara couple Jimmy and Joy Kwan, with a flower mural and sign in dedication to the couple put up at the site of the murder. The sign, flowers and candles emerged yesterday, with locals paying respects to the Chinese couple who have lived in Honiara for 20 years.
By Kikiva Tuni The Magistrate’s Court in Honiara has today fined the 40 Vietnamese “blue boats” crew members almost $SBD800 each for illegally entering the country.
There is no update – and currently no firm suspects – on the brutal killing of a Chinese couple in Honiara, with Police yet to update media on the state of the investigation today.
The Solomon Islands Chinese community says it is shocked and traumatised by the “senseless and barbaric” killing of a Chinese couple over the Easter Weekend.
Police are this morning continuing investigations into the suspected brutal murder of a Chinese couple who operated the LGZ bottle shop, a restaurant and a general merchandise shop- all under one roof at town Ground, West Honiara.
The Parliamentary House Committee is working on a new Standing Order seeking to ban visitors from the Parliamentary Chamber. The Member of Parliament for North-East Guadalcanal Dr Derek Sikua said it came after a review of the standing orders.
By Rickson Bau The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has recommend that the captains of the three Vietnamese Blue Boats be sentenced and serve jail terms as a deterrent to other suspected illegal fisherman. Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon.
Solomon Islands’ police have dismissed rumours that the blood stain found near the Honiara Casino on Saturday night is connected to a death. Speaking to media, Police Commissioner Mathew Varley said he was aware of the rumours circulating around Honiara.
