Resource Owners in Rennell and Bellona Province have expressed disappointment over a High Court decision, guaranteeing the Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) to continue with mining operations in the province.
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) will return to Court tomorrow to continue their case with Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum.
Nine Bougainville men and a local facing immigration charges appeared at the Magistrate’s Court this morning. Sylester Motoqo, Vincent Ma’ako, Justin Moiru, Eddie Posena, Joe Nupa, Nigel Tonnaku, Thomas Konnou, Dominic Samo and Tom Ruben from Bougainville were each charged with one count of…
Chiefs and Leaders in North Malaita are imposing tough measures for kwaso producers and consumers in their communities. SIBC Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri reports, tougher penalties are imposed after noticing the majority of incidents in their communities are connected to liquor influence.
Many community leaders in the country have appreciated the newly launched radio awareness program on law and order issues of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The program is being presented by the RSIPF Head of Departments both in Honiara and those in the provinces.
A trial has begun this morning at the Magistrate Court for the man accused of burning down the Mbabanakira police post in January 2013. The accused, Pua Misilisi, is facing one arson charge. This morning, two witnesses appeared to recount the events of what happened.
Solomon Islands law students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Emalus Campus in Vanuatu have gone through a 5-day awareness consultation on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The consultation started on 26th October.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received its first breathalyser unit. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast brought the breathalyser equipment along to his press conference today.
Combating family violence remains one of the key priorities for the country’s Police force. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is overseeing the roll out of the Family Protection Act and develops a number of manuals to assist police enforce the Act…
The Magistrate Court has sentenced the Permanent Secretary of Rural Development Selina Boso to four months in jail suspended for two years. The Court earlier convicted her of unwillfully failing to furnish information and produce documents on rural constituency development funds requested by the…
The Provincial Police Commander for Temotu Province is embarking on a pro-active crime prevention strategy for 2016. Frank Menesa took over the new Police Provincial Commander three weeks ago and has began implementing the strategy He says the strategy is basically to instill confidence in the…
The second Court of Appeal sitting for this year will commence Monday next week. According to the High Court list, eight criminal and eight civil cases will be heard. The High Court confirmed the Court of Appeal judges should all arrive into the country this weekend.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Community Policing team will be conducting an education awareness talk with members of the Kakabona and Koltoha villagers tomorrow, Sunday.
The Home and Family Impact Ministry, a newly born Non-Government Organisation, NGO, has strongly condemned the recent alleged killing of a woman on West Guadalcanal.
The President of the Guadalcanal Council of Women has strongly condemned the tragic death of a woman from the province last week. The woman was allegedly the victim of a domestic violence with her husband. She passed away Monday last week at the National Referral Hospital.
Police records have shown a surge in the number of traffic accidents from January to August this year. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Section has recorded a total of 225 traffic accidents from January to August.
Former Member of Parliament Francis Orodani yesterday appeared before the High Court. The hearing was to allocate another Judge to hear his case. Mr Orodani is charged with one count of a false declaration and one count of forging signatures with intent to defraud.
Former Central Bank employee Philip Bobongi will serve nine years in jail, for stealing more than $1.7 million of old bank notes. Justice Leonard Maina delivered his sentence this morning at the High Court.
Parents of Yandina community in Central Islands Province have raised their concern about their youths currently involving in criminal activities. This is worrying as the criminal related activities are threatening the future of these youths.
The final arguments were presented this morning at the High Court for former militant Samson Leketo. Leketo stood trial for attempted murder, common assault and intimidation. This morning before the case closed he was given a choice on whether to testify in Court.
