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…
PAPUA New Guinea has responded to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s request for assistance and is now sending its security personnel to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in managing the current unrest in Honiara. They will be arriving late this afternoon. Mr Sogavare in his nationwide address last night confirmed that he had been…
Development Services Exchange (DSE) is calling on all peace loving people in Honiara to refrain from looting and rioting that is still going on in Honiara since Wednesday. DSE reiterate the call by other organisations for the people of Honiara to respect the rule of law and refrain from unlawful activities. “Violence and looting are…