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 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has a simple message to criminals: “we will find you”. Commending the National Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) and Police Response Team officers for their hard work during the recent Easter double murder in Honiara, Police Commissioner Matthew Varley…
A woman accused of killing her new born baby and burying it at Koma beach, West Guadalcanal, appeared at the Magistrate Court yesterday morning. It is alleged on May 3 this year the accused and another woman buried the fully formed baby at the beach.
The second suspect wanted for the Easter double homicide at the LGZ building in Honiara is under Police interrogation in Auki, Malaita Province. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley, revealed the information in a joint special media conference this afternoon.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested the second suspect in relation to the alleged murder of Jimmy and Joy Kwan at the LGZ building at Town Ground over the Easter period.
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.
Police say they are closing in on the second suspect in the Easter double murder case, after the first turned himself in yesterday. In a press conference in Honiara today Police Commissioner Matthew Varley revealed they have approached friends and family of the man, who is believed to be hiding out…
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).
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…
The man accused of bashing his wife to death with a mangrove stick has appeared in court, with police revealing gory details about the alleged killing. As reported by The Solomon Star, Joseph Oai, 35, appeared in court yesterday accused of the murder of his wife Medlyn Menoni, 30, following an…
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…
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…
Solomon Islands Fisheries Minister says he knows there are more Blue Boats in Solomon Island waters and has called on all stakeholders to work together to help solve the issue.
A group of angry group of men armed with rocks, bows and iron bars stormed the premises of the Hatanga Company at Tinge Ridge this morning, causing damage to homes and property. The illegal settlers retaliated after a home was burned down early this morning by an unknown group of people.
Police have arrested two men in possession of firearms early on Monday morning near Hibiscus Avenue. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said that the two suspects arrested were under the influence of alcohol and were in possession of a shortened 303 rifle.
