Police arrests robbers

POLICE have arrested, charged and remanded two men in relation to an alleged robbery which occurred outside the Westpac Bank at Point Cruz. Speaking at the weekly Police press conference, Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast said that after intensive Police investigation, they have identified, located, arrested and charged both men who were accused of stealing $15,000…

Police says crime rate down

THE country has experienced yet another relatively low crime rate over the past weeks. Commissioner of Police, Frank Prendergast revealed this on Thursday. Mr Prendergast who was recently appointed as head of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) said that it was indeed encouraging to see Solomon Islands, which was once stricken by lawlessness…

Road users urged to be careful

DRIVERS and pedestrians have once again been called upon to take precautionary measures and abide by all traffic rules whenever using the roads. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made these remarks in light of the increasing number of traffic related road accidents that has already occurred the past couple of weeks. “All road users (both drivers…

Beware of cab drivers

Parents, students told to be mindful of cabs they follow POLICE have raised concern over the increasing reports of students being harassed and molested by cab (taxi drivers) the past couple of weeks. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergas revealed that the continuous disturbing reports of such has sparked great concern to the RSIPF’s Sexual Assault Division…

Province acknowledges donations

MALAITA provincial government has thanked the Australian High Commission office in collaboration with Rotary club in Honiara for the timely donations received in Auki, Malaita on Wednesday. The donations will assist in the area of education, health and humanitarians. Speaking during the handing over at Auki wharf, Hon. Martin Fini in the absence of premier…