WHY POLICE INTERCEPTED

RSIPF explains why it intercepted 29 Bougainvilleans last week The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says it had to intercept 29 Bougainvilleans traveling in three boats at sea near Vella la Vella Island in the Western Province on Tuesday 20 February because it had information that the group might pose a security risk to…

Gov’t told to cut vehicle import

The number of imported vehicles continues to increase yearly and will need further regulations to curb the rise. That’s according to the Ministry of Finance and Treasury principal statistician Henry Risoni. He was sharing his views in light of the increasing number of vehicles in Honiara city and other provincial centres. Raisoni said in 2016,…

Varley visits Gizo, reassures community

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner, Matthew Varley on Sunday visited Gizo in the Western Province to meet with Premier Wayne Maepioh, police officers and the community following the conclusion of last week’s police operations. Accompanied by Assistant Commissioner of Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso, Commissioner Varley purposely made the visit to reassure Premier…