Public urged to stand against drunk driving

POLICE Commissioner Frank Prendergast says there are continuing traffic incidents that occurred as a result of excessive speed or excessive alcohol. Speaking at his weekly police conference yesterday, Mr Prendergast said many people are losing their lives in traffic accidents.  “Unfortunately we continue to see people having accidents because of excessive speed or excessive alcohol,”…

More arrests in Mbike probe

Police make two more arrests POLICE have arrested and remanded two more suspects as investigations into the Mbike island shooting widens. Harrison Niumalefo and Billy Kanakana Ringasui appeared at the Honiara Magistrate’s Court, Thursday on charges of attempted murder, willful and unlawful damage of property, attempt to destroy property by explosives, possession of firearm without…

Police to mount another operation

THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will again mount an operation targeting anti-social behaviour, including noise and traffic matters. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said the operation starts this Friday and ends on Sunday. He said Police will be visible around Guadalcanal and Honiara. “They will be targeting the hot spots they are aware of,”…

SIPA imposes new tariff

THE Solomon Island Ports Authority (SIPA) has implemented its new gazetted ports tariff as of 1st of September. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Solomon Island Ports Authority (SIPA) Collin Yow, revealed this during a press conference held at his office yesterday afternoon. Mr Yow said, the new tariff increase was gazetted on 1st of September…

Auki road tar sealing set to start

Auki tar sealing project will start in a fortnight, Monday 21st of this month. This was confirmed by Malaita premier Peter Channel Ramohia, Thursday morning saying that Dalgro Company was undertaking the project. He said, despite his objection for the company to work on the road improvement project in Auki, the Ministry of Infrastructure ((MID)…