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Honiara City
The great fence of Honiara emerges
It has taken a long time, but the roadworks around the central market area are almost complete. And now a great fence of Honiara is emerging. Drivers and pedestrians who have driven through central Honiara over the past few days would have noticed a white fence emerging in the middle of the road. It
2 May 2017
Government
Vietnamese ‘blue boat’ captains face $12 million SBD fine
The three Vietnamese “blue boats” captains face fines of up to $SBD 12 million, or up to three years in jail, the State prosecutor has revealed. The three appeared before the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this morning, where they were formally remanded in custody.
27 Apr 2017
Honiara City
Police identify ‘people of interest’ in Easter double murder
Solomon Islands Police have identified “people of interest” in the Easter double murder which shocked Honiara, and the nation. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said the investigation into the death of Jimmy and Joy Kwan at their business and home at Town…
27 Apr 2017
Government
Vietnamese ‘blue boats’ crew still in Honiara
The 40 Vietnamese “blue boat” crew are still being held at the Rove Detention Centre in Honiara as they await further directions from the Immigration Department.
24 Apr 2017
Laws
Sorcery revenge killing accused appears in court
A man who allegedly attacked and killed a man in the GPPOL area after claiming the victim used sorcery to kill the accused’s mother appeared in court today.
21 Apr 2017
Honiara City
‘We need your help’: Police appeal to public to help solve double murder
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has called on the public to help it solve the Easter double murder of Chinese couple Jimmy and Joy Kwan. Supervising Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga told journalists yesterday the force was appealing to the community for information on the case.
21 Apr 2017
Honiara City
Tributes flow for murdered Chinese couple
Tributes are flowing for murdered Honiara couple Jimmy and Joy Kwan, with a flower mural and sign in dedication to the couple put up at the site of the murder. The sign, flowers and candles emerged yesterday, with locals paying respects to the Chinese couple who have lived in Honiara for 20 years.
20 Apr 2017
Laws
No suspects, yet, on Chinese couple killing
There is no update – and currently no firm suspects – on the brutal killing of a Chinese couple in Honiara, with Police yet to update media on the state of the investigation today.
19 Apr 2017
Laws
‘Why?’: Chinese community searches for answers over suspected double murder
The Solomon Islands Chinese community says it is shocked and traumatised by the “senseless and barbaric” killing of a Chinese couple over the Easter Weekend.
18 Apr 2017
Honiara City
Police investigate suspected brutal murder in Honiara
Police are this morning continuing investigations into the suspected brutal murder of a Chinese couple who operated the LGZ bottle shop, a restaurant and a general merchandise shop- all under one roof at town Ground, West Honiara.
18 Apr 2017
Laws
‘Send them to jail’: Fisheries Minister on Blue Boats’ captains
By Rickson Bau The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has recommend that the captains of the three Vietnamese Blue Boats be sentenced and serve jail terms as a deterrent to other suspected illegal fisherman. Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon.
12 Apr 2017
Solomon Islands
Easter traffic delays expected in Honiara
Major traffic delays are expected in Honiara over the Easter weekend, as three major events take place around the streets of the capital. The Good Friday march and the arrival of a Taiwanese warship on Friday are two of the events, with the Easter fun run on Monday also expected to cause major…
12 Apr 2017
Government
RAMSI exit ‘a long time coming’: Australian Government
Australian Defence Marise Payne believes the Solomon Islands is “in the right place” to take over after the exit of RAMSI in June. Speaking on ABC radio in Australia this morning, Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne said the institutions developed during RAMSI’s time were ready to take over.
7 Apr 2017
Laws
Blood-stain ‘not connected to any death’: police
Solomon Islands’ police have dismissed rumours that the blood stain found near the Honiara Casino on Saturday night is connected to a death. Speaking to media, Police Commissioner Mathew Varley said he was aware of the rumours circulating around Honiara.
7 Apr 2017
Government
Government minister charged with ‘conversion’
A Government Minister has been charged with conversion after allegedly siphoning off $67,000 of Government money “for his own personal use”. SIBC understands Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening and MP for Baegu Asifola Hon. David Tome is the MP accused.
6 Apr 2017
Laws
Fate of Vietnamese ‘reef robbers’ still in limbo
The Solomon Islands’ Government is undecided on the fate of he 43 detained Vietnamese fishermen accused of illegal fishing in local waters last week. Multiple departments, including National Fisheries, are currently investigating conducting an investigation into the matter, with a report set to be…
4 Apr 2017
Solomon Islands
Photos from the Honiara Central Market blaze
The team at SIBC was on the scene to capture the drama of yesterday’s blaze at the Honiara Central Market. Miraculously no one was seriously hurt, though the three food stalls known for their fish and chips at the back of the market have been totally destroyed.
31 Mar 2017
Laws
Vietnamese ‘blue boats’ escorted into Honiara
By Rickson Jordan Bau The three Vietnamese Blue Boats suspected of illegal fishing in Solomon Islands’ waters arrived at the Aola patrol boat base in Honiara earlier this morning. The boats were apprehended late on Sunday at the Indispensable Reef, 50km south of Rennell Island, Renbel Province.
29 Mar 2017
Laws
Vietnamese ‘blue boats’ seized in Solomon Island waters
Three Vietnamese fishing boats, commonly known as “blue boats”, have been seized over alleged illegal fishing within the Solomon Islands’ exclusive economic zone.
28 Mar 2017
Breaking News
Solomon Islands Police pledge road rules crackdown
Solomon Islands’ Police are promising a crackdown on people breaking the law on the nation’s roads. Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Matthew Varley said the offences included driving under the influence of liquor, driving without a valid licence and driving unlicensed…
15 Mar 2017