A court officer accused of making “inappropriate and inflammatory” comments on social media on the events of the past few days has been suspended, Chief Magistrate Emma Garo announced in a statement today. Ms Garo said that upon learning of the post she had taken immediate steps to have the officer involved suspended from duty…
There has been contentions and misconceptions from some members of the public recently in the social media calling on the Governor-General to exercise his powers under the Constitution to call on the Prime Minister to resign or to step down due to the violent protests, rioting, looting, and destruction of private and public properties in…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted an initial impact assessment over the damage to the economy caused by the recent unrest and riots in Honiara since Wednesday. The findings have revealed that the loss to the local economy is estimated to be around $227 million at a minimum. Domestic economic activity, including…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has announced that he is today filing a notice of a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister. Hon. Wale said, he still does not have the numbers for such a motion to pass, after only three resignations from Sogavare’s government so far. The confirmed resignations are…
HONIARA – the city of some 160, 000 residents who have been subjected to rioting, looting and destruction of properties in the last three days – is undergoing a major cleanup under the watchful eye of foreign troops and police. The arrival of Australian soldiers and police, along with troops from Papua New Guinea over…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested more than hundred suspects in relation to the current protest, riot and looting in Honiara. Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “I must make it very clear here that No one is above the law. We are expected to live and make decisions within the principles of…
TROOPS’ presence in Honiara has ushered in a much welcomed lull in the looting, rioting and destruction of properties. A 23-man police contingent from Australia arrived Thursday night. They have since been deployed to Chinatown – one of the worse scenes for looting and destruction of properties in the last three days. Australian Defence Force…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on all those living in Honiara to adhere to the curfew declared for Honiara City effective tonight. Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi declared the curfew to commence today (November 26) from 7pm to 6am daily until revoked by the Governor General. Police Commissioner Mostyn…
The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi has declared a curfew for Honiara City from 7pm to 6am daily effective on November 26 until revoked. A statement from the government said the curfew is necessary for the Preservation of Public Security under the Preservation of Public Security Act as a result of the current…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has dismissed rumours that three suspects arrested by police at Burns Creek were brutally killed. In a statement Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said these are false and wrong information. “This is false and wrong information that we should not speculate about. “Do not try to use such…