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…
It is one of the most amazing sites in the central Guadalcanal area, if not the whole Solomon Islands. Tenaru Falls – a 60m waterfall and natural force to be reckoned with – is a true spectacle. But the first step is getting there. And it is quite a trek. SIBC took off from the
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).
Tonga has pulled out of hosting the 2019 Pacific Games. Reports from ABC Australia this afternoon confirm the Prime Minister of Tonga announced in Auckland that the country had decided to pull out, citing financial pressures.
It may seem a world away in the Solomon Islands, but the impacts of Brexit are set to travel the 15,000km from London to Honiara. The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Brussels, His Excellency Moses Mose told SIBC in an exclusive interview that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union,…
The Town Council and Mataniko Bridge roadworks now have a finish date. According to Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Henry Murray the current works will be finished by September.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged local journalists to practice responsible reporting in the Solomon Islands that is “above ordinary journalism”.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research Vaeno Vigulu is optimistic the country’s forests will recover. Mr Vigulu told SIBC in a recent interview the country had good soil and favourable climate for forestry re-growth.
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…
The forests of the Solomon Islands forests have been logged to an unsustainable levels, according to the Permanent Secretary of Forestry and Research. Speaking to SIBC News today Vaeno Vigulu said the country’s forests had suffered due to the massive harvests.
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…
Plans are underway to look into the expansion of Honiara and Auki towns. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey Stanley Wale revealed the plan in a government statement. It is part of the Ministry’s 2017 work plan and reform.
Tropical Cyclone Donna is still current for Temotu Province and its outer islands. A cyclone warning issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service confirmed.
As part of World Press Freedom Day, SIBC walked around the Point Cruz area for our Talem TingTing program in Honiara and asked: Do you think it is important that our journalists are able to report freely on news and issues? And Why? And: What do you think of journalism in the Solomon Islands?…
