Police yesterday arrested a fourth suspect of the recent robbery at sea between Ngella and Guadalcanal last month. So far this is the fourth suspect arrested by police in relation to the robbery incident which occurred on the 20th of January.
Residents of Maleai village, Shortland islands were terrorized early this morning after armed men believed to be from Bougainville invaded and raided the home of a Chinese businessman on the island and allegedly escaped with a hefty amount of cash.
The destruction of the 500 kilograms of cocaine seized in Honiara in September last year is awaiting forensic drug examination in Australia. Samples were sent to Australia for forensic examination by the Australian Federal Police to determine the exact purity of the substances towards the end of…
It is believed that counterfeit foreign notes are currently circulating in the country. This came to light after Police seized some fake Euro and U.S dollar notes at the Coral Sea Casino this week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Marine Division is proposing an upgrade of the Aola base at Point Cruz to cater for the new incoming patrol boats. The RSIPF’s Marine Divisions is expected to receive the first of the two patrol boats later this year.
Report says the so-called Platform Movement in Makira Ulawa Province is causing fear among non-group members. A source who wished for anonymity told SIBC News some members of the group are actually threatening non-members with knives.
A 12-year-old boy from Fataleka, Malaita Province has sustained serious wounds after he was reportedly attacked by a crocodile. Father Patrick Bilisi told SIBC News, the incident occurred last week at Aluta River. He said the injured boy was still hospitalised at the Atoifi Hospital in East Kwaio.
Police in Gizo, Western Province are still searching for three men who have gone missing since the New Year’s Eve. The men were travelling on board a ray boat carrying eight passengers, crossing from Noro town to Seghe when it encountered rough seas and was capsized.
The death of a newborn baby in Ranongga area, Western Province has sparked police investigations. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley told his first weekly media conference for 2019 yesterday. Commissioner Varley said the newborn baby was allegedly killed by the mother through blows to the head.
A 26-year-old male has died yesterday after he was allegedly attacked with a knife by his drinking partner at Ranadi in Honiara. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley told journalists today that the deceased is believed to be part Malaita and Temotu.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF lacks discipline, contradicting its constitutional responsibility. Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui revealed in his New Year’s message midnight yesterday. Sir Frank said he witnessed this on several occasions.
Police yesterday buried the body of Russian who died a couple of months ago and was kept at the national referral hospital morgue. Police say the man visited the country six months ago and died on the 25th of September and remained at the NRH Morgue since. The identity of the man is still unknown
Former Temotu Province Premier Fr Brown Beu and his deputy premier Bradley Tau, including a former provincial secretary of the province were arrested and charged before Christmas for allegedly committing corruption in office.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect in relation to the armed robbery at Capital Park, East of Honiara yesterday.
A disturbing trend of weapon concealment has emerged at the Carols in the Islands event held in Honiara last weekend. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said while there was a well-behaved crowd at the Carols, Police have confiscated a number of kitchen knives and screw drivers when they conducted…
Police have today arrested and charged the current Minister of Forestry and Research and the Member of Parliament for Gao/Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province. Minister Samuel Manetoali was arrested and charged for allegedly misappropriating government funds December 2014.
Police are aware of the Asian Prostitution Ring reportedly thriving in Honiara, says Police Commissioner Matthew Varley. Investigative information obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved are practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which is…
Five reported cases of alleged suicide at Mbalasuna, East Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands within a two month period has raised great anxiety among chiefs in the area.
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, Matthew Varley calls on all men in Solomon Islands to join the campaign to end violence against women and girls, and make a commitment not to tolerate it in the communities.
Investigations are continuing into the ten highly ranked public officials who are under police radar for corruption allegations. Acting Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said the investigations may take time as they depend on the information and evidence provided before making any arrests.
