A Government Minister has been charged with conversion after allegedly siphoning off $67,000 of Government money “for his own personal use”. SIBC understands Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening and MP for Baegu Asifola Hon. David Tome is the MP accused.
The Solomon Islands’ Government is undecided on the fate of he 43 detained Vietnamese fishermen accused of illegal fishing in local waters last week. Multiple departments, including National Fisheries, are currently investigating conducting an investigation into the matter, with a report set to be…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force has arrested and charged an Inland Revenue Division (IRD) employee for two counts of official corruption. According to Police Media reports, the arrest followed a search warrant executed at the IRD office in Honiara and at the employee’s residential address…
By Rickson Jordan Bau The three Vietnamese Blue Boats suspected of illegal fishing in Solomon Islands’ waters arrived at the Aola patrol boat base in Honiara earlier this morning. The boats were apprehended late on Sunday at the Indispensable Reef, 50km south of Rennell Island, Renbel Province.
Three Vietnamese fishing boats, commonly known as “blue boats”, have been seized over alleged illegal fishing within the Solomon Islands’ exclusive economic zone.
Solomon Island Customs & Excise Division (SICED) has successfully stopped an attempt to smuggle 228 sleeves of cigarettes (45,600 rolls) and four new Stihl chainsaws last Thursday 23 February afternoon.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is keeping the Western Province within its radar following reports of illegal harvesting of Beche-de-mer in the Province. Chief Fisheries Research Officer within the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Legata confirms.
Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated vessels in the country. This safety requirement is very crucial as all ships are designed for different maritime destinations.
The Kukum Traffic has recorded four major vehicle accidents over the festive season. Director of the Traffic Department Solomon Habatia told SIBC News. “We have four major accidents over the festive season and these involved vehicle collisions.” He says this indicate road users are paying attention…
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.
Six hundred and six vehicles were checked by the Kukum Traffic Division during the festive season. This was confirmed by the Director of Kukum Traffic Solomon Habatia.
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.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is gravely disappointed in the increasing negligence on the part of shipowners and shipmasters in reporting life threatening situations at sea.
Solomon Islands preparations to host the 2023 Pacific Games will be on the ‘full force mode’ after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill. Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for sports Hon Manasseh Maelanga confirmed after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made 108 arrests for traffic offences and a further 183 cases for disorderly conduct during the festive season. This statistics is for offences reported right across the country. Most of these cases have already been committed to court for trial.
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) for ensuring a safe and peaceful Solomon Islands throughout the festive season.
Solomon Islands Indigenous People Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has strongly questioned the national government and Renbel province for failing to restrict Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) from conducting mining activities on various lands and sites on West Rennell which…
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing obscene pictures. He was due to appear in the Magistrate Court today to set a date for his trial but failed to turn up.
The Commission of Inquiry into Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA’s) Reform Program has completed its investigations into the actions by the outgoing SIPA’s Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow.
The Fiu River mini-hydro project in Malaita Province has been halted pending a high Court hearing. The Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Honourable David Dei Pacha told Parliament at its recent meeting, any further progress depends on the outcome of the case.
