Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Officers have carried out a significant demolishing operation targeting illegal markets within the city. The operation, which took place recently, saw the demolition of betelnut markets at Mamana Water, Fijian Quarter, and Whiteriver 01 bus stop.
By Eliza Kukutu The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) is working on the review of the Islanders Marriage and Divorce Act of the Penal Code. Senior Legal Officer, Solomon Harunari confirmed this to SIBC News.
By Fredrick Kusu/SIEC A campaign blackout is currently enforced in Solomon Islands ahead of the polling day tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April). Reporting and promotion of all campaign related materials is now prohibited starting midnight last night.
Australia is pleased to hand over critical information and communications technology equipment to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to carry out its mandate to deliver an independent, fair and effective prosecution service.
Australia is proud to host the ‘Women in Law and Justice Breakfast’ event at the Heritage Park hotel early this week in Honiara. The Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Justice hosted the event, which was well attended by representatives from the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA),…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement officers have arrested two individuals and served them infringement notices for littering under the Litter Ordinance on Monday 26th February 2024.
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in collaboration with a task force team of indigenous people from civil organisations are working on a new policy for the indigenous peoples of Solomon Islands.
The new Education Act of 2023 came into force on Monday, January 1st, 2023, following the assent by the Governor General, Sir David Vunagi, and the signing by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Hon. Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada, on December 14th, 2023.
The new Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) Act 2023 passed by Parliament last month (22 December) comes into full force today – 5th January 2024. This was after the Governor General of Solomon Islands Sir David Vunagi assented it and it was signed by Minister for the Ministry of Rural…
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) through cabinet has given the approval and thumbs up for the much talked about Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to go before parliament.
Police in Honiara are investigating an armed robbery incident that left a couple with serious injuries at the Panatina area on 9 September 2023. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said that the incident occurred between 2 and 3am.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Rachel Olutimayin has stated that the prosecution of people trafficking related cases in the country is difficult as related laws are outdated.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomon International Assistance Force (SIAF) are continuing with operation providing security to the people of Solomon Islands, particularly in Honiara.
Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old father for allegedly raping his biological daughter in east central Guadalcanal. The man was charged with three counts of incest contrary to section 163(2) of the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016.
Five candidates that contested the 2019 National General Election (NGE) and failed to submit their financial statements of account have been charged and appeared in the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court.
The DCGA Government is concerned and sees it irresponsible and immoral the way Opposition Leader is asserting in the media that the Government is going to dish out $300,000.00 as payment to former militants.
United States Vice President Kamala Harris today announces new commitments to strengthen U.S. partnership with the Pacific islands including the Solomon Islands.
The Pacific Group of the African Caribbean Pacific Leaders must reassess their priorities as a region and be innovative and strategic in their approaches and engagements with friends and partners including the European Union. Prime Minister Hon.
Fourteen (14) officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are attending a ‘Middle Management’ course that aims to provide them with the tools to lead and manage at their respective work Stations.
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Mr Anthony Veke says the relationship between the governments of Australia and Solomon Islands is ‘always robust.’ Minister Veke made this statement during a farewell dinner for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and…
