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Breaking News
Man dies on diving trip
A man is believed to have drowned while diving outside Veravaulu Village, North-West Guadalcanal. It is understood the death occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased’s diving partner Paul Kole said his friend was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
10 Mar 2017
RAMSI
KEYS TO NEW FIRE STATION HANDED OVER TO RSIPF
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Special Coordinator Quinton Devlin has handed over keys to a new, multi-million dollar Fire and Rescue Station in Central Honiara to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast.
21 Jan 2017
Domestic Violence
62 POLICE SAFETY NOTICES ISSUED OVER FESTIVE SEASON
A total of 62 Police Safety Notices has been issued by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) over the festive season. The notices were issued due to a number of domestic violence cases reported to the Police.
18 Jan 2017
Communities
COMMUNITIES ACKNOWLEDGED TRAFFIC POLICE
Honiara communities have acknowledged the Kukum Traffic department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for its ceaseless public effort to promote traffic rules. Speaking on behalf of the communities is Chief Peter Usi of Burns Creek community.
14 Jan 2017
Laws
FOUR MAJOR ACCIDENTS RECORDED OVER FESTIVE SEASON
The Kukum Traffic has recorded four major vehicle accidents over the festive season. Director of the Traffic Department Solomon Habatia told SIBC News. “We have four major accidents over the festive season and these involved vehicle collisions.” He says this indicate road users are paying attention…
11 Jan 2017
People
MAJOR TRAFFIC PLANS FOR PROVINCES: TRAFFIC POLICE
Kukum Traffic Director, Solomon Habatia has said he has major plans to execute in the provinces this year. Mr Habatia revealed in an interview with SIBC News this week.
10 Jan 2017
Court
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING PREGNANT WIFE
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend. A spokesperson from the Police Media Unit told SIBC News today investigations into the stabbing incident has begun.
9 Jan 2017
Laws
OVER 600 VEHICLES CHECKED DURING FESTIVE SEASON
Six hundred and six vehicles were checked by the Kukum Traffic Division during the festive season. This was confirmed by the Director of Kukum Traffic Solomon Habatia.
9 Jan 2017
Maritime
MARINERS & PUBLIC TO BE CAREFUL: RSIPF
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated this statement last week after receiving reports of maritime issues during the festivity.
9 Jan 2017
Banks
AUKI POLICE ON ALERT AFTER ROBBERIES
Police Officers in Auki are now on alert mode after robbers broke into the National Provident Fund branch and Bank South Pacific Branch in Auki over the weekend. Serjeant David Selwyn confirms the latest break-in was estimated at the early hours of this morning.
9 Jan 2017
Communities
POLICE ACKNOWLEDGED COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged community support towards ensuring a peaceful celebration during the festive season. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said, though a number of arrests were made, Police was pleased to see how people behave during celebrations.
8 Jan 2017
Crime
291 ARRESTS MADE OVER FESTIVE SEASON
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made 108 arrests for traffic offences and a further 183 cases for disorderly conduct during the festive season. This statistics is for offences reported right across the country. Most of these cases have already been committed to court for trial.
7 Jan 2017
Festivities
POLICE COMMENDED FOR ENSURING PEACEFUL FESTIVE SEASON
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) for ensuring a safe and peaceful Solomon Islands throughout the festive season.
5 Jan 2017
Correctional Services
INJURIES SUSTAINED BY RECAPTURED ESCAPEES INVESTIGATED
Police are investigating circumstances surrounding very serious injuries sustained by the two prison escapees who were recaptured in Auki Tuesday this week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the investigations today. He says both men were seriously injured prior to their recapture.
5 Jan 2017
Court
WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN ASSAULTING POLICE OFFICER
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing obscene pictures. He was due to appear in the Magistrate Court today to set a date for his trial but failed to turn up.
5 Jan 2017
Correctional Services
TWO PRISON ESCAPEES RECAPTURED
Police in Auki have apprehended the two men who escaped the Auki Correctional Service facility on new year’s day. Police recaptured both escapees late last night. Our source said the two men were captured in one of the communities in east Kwara’ae.
5 Jan 2017
Corruption
BRIEFS OF EVIDENCE READY FOR COURT: POLICE
Police are now focusing on preparing briefs evidence to the court in relation to arrests made on the misappropriation of the $7.3 million within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. So far, Police has made a total of seven arrests into the misappropriation.
4 Jan 2017
Government
LEADERS MUST BE HONEST: OPPOSITION LEADER
Solomon Islands is stagnant as leaders have lost focus of the future we want for our children, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Hon. Manele said leaders must be honest in taking up their mandated responsibility to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
3 Jan 2017
Correctional Services
PRISONERS ESCAPED AUKI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Two inmates have escaped from the Auki Correctional Centre on New Year’s Day. Details surrounding the escape are still sketchy, but the Auki Correctional Centre confirmed the men escaped on New Year’s Day.
3 Jan 2017
Abuses
POLICE RESPONDED TO ABUSE OF VEHICLE CLAIMS
The Kukum Traffic Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has responded to criticisms on social media over a picture of an Off-duty officer who used the Police Highway Patrol vehicle for his family use.
3 Jan 2017