Solomon Islanders still holding guns will face the full force of law for withholding illegal firearms after the amnesty period finishes. Deputy Police Commissioner Operations Gabriel Manelusi said firearms, which are banned in the Solomon Islands, were detrimental to the country.
The second suspect arrested for the double homicide during the Easter period in Honiara appeared in Court this afternoon. Raymond Keota was charged with two counts of murder or homicide and was remanded in custody.
The Western Provincial Government has announced a ban on plastic bags in the Western Province. Premier Wayne Maepio made the announcement during the local ministerial and stakeholder meeting at the headquarters of the Western Province this week.
Many Solomon Islanders talk about it and now it’s official: Solomon Islands has the cleanest air in the world. A Global Health Observatory 2017 report released by the World Health Organisation today found the country has the lowest concentrations of “fine particular matter in urban areas” in its…
The man who allegedly killed the mother of his five children in Marau East Guadalcanal said he would kill her, her sister claims. Lydia Iloa told SIBC News her sister, Madlyn Menoni, had been a victim of serious domestic violence in the years since she lived with her partner, Joseph Oai, who has…
Grisly details surrounding the Easter double murder in Honiara emerged in court yesterday, with prosecutors revealing one victim was repeatedly struck with a bush knife and the other had her throat slashed before the men accused took off with the day’s takings from the til.
It is one of the most amazing sites in the central Guadalcanal area, if not the whole Solomon Islands. Tenaru Falls – a 60m waterfall and natural force to be reckoned with – is a true spectacle. But the first step is getting there. And it is quite a trek. SIBC took off from the
The Royal Solomon Islands Police have late this afternoon arrested one of the two main suspects of the brutal Easter homicide. Police Media confirmed the first arrest to SIBC News this afternoon (Monday).
Tonga has pulled out of hosting the 2019 Pacific Games. Reports from ABC Australia this afternoon confirm the Prime Minister of Tonga announced in Auckland that the country had decided to pull out, citing financial pressures.
It may seem a world away in the Solomon Islands, but the impacts of Brexit are set to travel the 15,000km from London to Honiara. The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Brussels, His Excellency Moses Mose told SIBC in an exclusive interview that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union,…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged local journalists to practice responsible reporting in the Solomon Islands that is “above ordinary journalism”.
Former Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Frederick Leve Fakarii is the Solomon Islands’ new ombudsmen. Mr Fakarii took his oath of office and allegiance before the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui at the Government House yesterday..
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research Vaeno Vigulu is optimistic the country’s forests will recover. Mr Vigulu told SIBC in a recent interview the country had good soil and favourable climate for forestry re-growth.
Police have confirmed they have identified two suspects in Auki in relation to the double murder of two Chinese shop owners over the Easter weekend. In what is a major breakthrough in the case, RSIPF Commissioner Matthew Varley said in a press conference today Police used the CCTV footage from the…
After months and months of roadworks, the Honiara central Market underpass and Bus bay has officially opened for public use. In an opening event yesterday, the contractor handed over the keys to Honiara City Council officials to open the revamped underpass and the newly developed bus stands around…
A fishing show featuring an Australian rugby league legend has arrived in the Solomon Islands to promote fishing-related tourism. The three member crew of the popular Australian TV show “Escape with ET”, produced and hosted by Andrew Ettingshausen – known as ET in his rugby days – will be filming…
For Kevin Daokalia, a Royal Solomon Islands Police Constable with the Close Personal Protection Unit, being re-armed comes with big responsibilities. Speaking to the Solomon Islands media after the rearmament ceremony in Honiara on Monday morning, Constable Daokalia, one of the 125 local police…
After almost 14 years, the Solomon Islands Police Force is now rearmed. At a ceremony in Honiara this morning, the Police Force launched its limited rearmament program which will see 125 officers from the Police Response Team (PRT) and Close Personal Protection (CPP) bear arms when on duty.
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.
It is a question asked often in Honiara over the past few months: when are they finishing the roadworks around Central Market? The answer is Tuesday. After months and months of work in the area, it was revealed today the pedestrian underpass and new bus bays near Central Market are set to open…
