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A total 15 suspects were arrested during zero-tolerance operation in Honiara over the weekend

A total of 15 suspects have been arrested over the weekend during Operation Zero Tolerance in Honiara. The suspects were arrested for illegal gambling, unlicensed vehicles, presence of alcohol, and resisting arrest. Operation (Ops) Commander, Zero Tolerance Mr.

8 Aug 2025

Honiara City
Police Commissioner warns bus drivers
Police Commissioner Matthew Varley has sternly warn bus drivers in Honiara to observe traffic rules and avoid clogging the bus lane at the Honiara Central Market.
15 Jun 2019
Police
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
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
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
Crime
DRIVERS WARNED TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC LAWS
Police have warned all drivers to highly consider traffic laws when driving on the public roads. Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Gabriel Manelusi made the statement through the local media last week.
26 Sept 2016
Laws
BREATHALYSER AS DETERRENTS: PRENDERGAST
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.
18 Jul 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
WORK ON BREATHALYZERS GOING WELL: POLICE BOSS
Work on introducing breathalysers by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is well underway, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. The hand-held units are now in the country, imported by Police with the help of the World Health Organisation.
13 Apr 2016
Police
POLICE ON LOOKOUT FOR RECKLESS DRIVING
The Traffic Centre of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is on the lookout for reckless driving especially intoxicated drivers on the road this long Easter weekend. The Police Communication Unit says police will set-up random traffic checkpoints within Honiara.
27 Mar 2016
Court
FORMER POLICE BOSS IN COURT
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Walter Kola was in the Magistrate Court this morning for the trial into his traffic charges. Mr Kola is facing one count of careless and inconsiderate driving and one count of failing to stop and report.
17 Nov 2015
Alcohol/Drugs
RSIPF RECEIVED FIRST BREATHALYSER UNIT
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received its first breathalyser unit. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast brought the breathalyser equipment along to his press conference today.
8 Oct 2015
Honiara City
SURGE IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS FROM JAN-AUG 2015: POLICE
Police records have shown a surge in the number of traffic accidents from January to August this year. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Section has recorded a total of 225 traffic accidents from January to August.
12 Sept 2015
Honiara City
HONIARA TRAVELLERS SUFFER WORST TRAFFIC JAM EVER
Honiara travellers have suffered one of the worst traffic congestion today when locally owned public buses face resistance from a sudden bus fare hike. Local public bus owners have decided to impose a new $5 bus fare rate within Honiara starting this morning.
3 Aug 2015
Honiara City
VEHICLE OWNERS AND DRIVERS REMINDED TO BE RESPONSIBLE
Vehicle owners and drivers are reminded to be responsible when driving on the roads of Honiara. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated the reminder at his weekly media conference.
18 Apr 2015
Court
SURGE IN TRAFFIC INCIDENTS ALARMING: POLICE COMMISSIONER
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has said the surge in traffic incidents in Honiara are a grave concern. Commissioner Prendergast said police have recorded a total of 217 traffic cases this year. He says this is quite a large data for Solomon Islands.
9 Mar 2015
People
PEOPLE ADVISED TO BE CAREFUL ON ROADS DURING WET WEATHER
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) reminds the public and motorists to take precautionary measures while driving and crossing roads during the current wet weather.
11 Jan 2015
Development
M.I.D WORKING TO IMPROVE MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) is working on improving the effectiveness of its Material Testing Laboratory since its establishment early this year.
19 Sept 2014
Court
TRAFFIC OFFENDERS QUESTIONED COURT FINES
Traffic offenders have claimed in Court they paid fines to traffic officers who arrested them expecting they will be free of further prosecution. Two traffic offenders told the Court they paid fines to the traffic officers who arrested them and see no reason why they should also pay fines to the…
12 Sept 2014