There is an urgent need for the Government to reform the Forestry timber utilization Act to protect land owners victimized by Foreign logging companies. This was the response of Lemeus Manavakana, a land-owning group representative of Choiseul province to the Forestry Undersecretary. Mr.
Central Islands and Honiara police have yesterday successfully arrested 16 youths of Yandina Community for committing various crimes involving disorderly conduct. The arrest is the result of trust and confidence built over time between the police, community and church leaders.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said it will not accept Australia’s security deal with Solomon Islands. Australia has negotiated a security deal with Solomon Islands during the recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane.
A man charged for using offensive language against Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces has appeared in Court on the weekend. Deputy Commissioner Operations, Gabriel Manelusi told SIBC News in an interview the man was arrested after police received a formal complaint.
Gizo Police has arrested a male person in his 30’s following the recent burning down of the old Gizo hospital building in the Western province. The incident occurred last Friday. Police alleged the accused, who has health conditions, started the fire in his room.
Reconstruction of the Naha Police station in east Honiara will start next month. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in a recent media conference. He says people will notice that the Naha Police complex being pulled down and a new one built on the same site.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested three male suspects and retrieved a firearm over the weekend. This follows a successful response by the Honiara-based Police Response Team and the Auki Police regarding an incident involving threats to Dalgro employees working in North…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are still waiting for the post-mortem results of the young person who recently died in state custody. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told local journalists over the weekend, they are still waiting with interest for the results to arrive from…
Australia is negotiating a security deal with Solomon Islands that would see a permanent federal police presence in the country. SBS News reports, the Australian-led, 15-nation RAMSI peacekeeping mission in the Solomons will end next June after 14 years in the Pacific island country.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast will attend RAMSI’s 13th Anniversary celebrations in Pululaha, Small Malaita tomorrow. The Police Commissioner confirmed his attendance at his weekly media conference yesterday.
The recently introduced breathalysers were meant to deter drink-driving and not chasing after drink-drivers in the country. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told his weekly media conference last Thursday.
Police are yet to receive the post-mortem results of a young man who died last month while under police arrest. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast says an independent inquiry will be conducted soon after the post mortem results are released. Mr.
The proposal to establish a Melanesian Police Academy is amongst agendas for discussion by the Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders at their two-day meeting in Honiara later this week. The government said Director-General of the MSG Secretariat, Mr.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged the public for ensuring a peaceful and safe 38th Independence Celebration. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga says, there is no major incident recorded during the celebration.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns the general public to celebrate this year’s independence day in a responsible manner. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga told SIBC News this afternoon, police will be on the looking out for anti-social behaviours during the celebrations…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is conducting a high visibility operation leading up to country’s independence celebration this week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the operation.
Focusing on the continued development of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is important as RAMSI will conclude in the next 12 months. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast made the comment at the recent opening of the National Response Department (NRD) and Armory in Honiara.
The public should fully understand that the decision to rearm the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a Government decision and not an RAMSI decision. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the comment at the recent opening of the National Response Department (NRD) and Armory in Honiara.
A person can be jailed for three years or fined for $30,000.00 if he or she is guilty of committing Economic Abuse under the Family Protection Act (FPA).
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has confirmed more young people got involved in major incidents in Honiara. In her weekly media conference, Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga urged parents to be responsible and advise their children to refrain from involving in criminal…
