RSIPF demolishes 25 betel nut stalls in Auki

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki, Malaita Province have demolished 25 betel nut stalls in the township during an operation starting from 10 April to 13 April 2020. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent William Foufaka says, “The operation was mounted in order to observe the Easter weekend celebrations,…

Kiri visits Auki CSSI centre

THE Deputy Commissioner Administration of Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) Francis Kiri recently visited Auki Correctional Centre (ACC) for the first time since his appointment to the position. The visit was also organised to allow Kiri to meet the premier, Provincial Police Commander (PPC) and Principal Magistrate of Malaita Province. The official visit was strategical…

NPF payout underway

Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has commenced payment to its members under the COVID-19 emergency withdrawals as of last week. A statement from SINPF Media Unit yesterday said payout to members has officially commenced on Thursday and will continue today and in the coming days. Hundreds of members have applied to withdraw part of…

Developments in Malaita on track

The Suidani-led Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government’s rebellious stance on the switch of diplomatic recognition to China from Taiwan is after all not in vain.  Rather, it earned him development partners and friends far and near that is ready to support his government’s development policies for the province.  Amongst the projects earmarked for…

POLICE CLARIFY PUFF’S CASE

Victims urged to report threats By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN ACTING Police Chief Mostyn Mangau is calling on the victims of the alleged shoot-out at Tinge Ridge, West Honiara, to come to police with their complaints if they continue to receive threats. He made this response when asked by a reporter if police receive a report of…

63 SUSPECTS NABBED

Over two nights for allegedly breaching curfew By IAN M.KAUKUI A TOTAL of 63 suspects have been arrested and six vehicles detained over two nights of curfew for allegedly breaching the partial lockdown enforced under the state of public emergency within the city’s emergency zone. The emergency zone is between Alligator Creek in East Honiara…