Ramsi- Archive August 2008

National Response Unit A New Initiative for Police

During the Police Press Conference yesterday, Superintendent Charles Akao, Director of National Response Unit (NRU) spoke on the roles and responsibilities of the NRU, a new initiative by the police.

Police Uproot 140 Marijuana Plants

Detectives from the Central Police Drug Squad have charged a 50-year-old man and uprooted 140 Marijuana plants after an operation at Lunga on Tuesday, the 26 of August 2008.

Man Arrested After Six Years on the Run

A man from the East Guadalcanal was arrested and charged with four counts of murder which happened in 2002 during the ethnic crisis.

RAMSI Officer to be Trialed in Honiara

According to Radio New Zealand, the Samoan RAMSI officer who was driving the vehicle that killed 26 year old Hilda Ilabae in June will now have his case heard in Solomon Islands.

SICA Office Broken Into

Honiara City detectives are investigating an incident in which the Solomon Islands Christian Association office at Koloale ridge was broken into.

Solomon Islanders Encouraged to Make Submissions to Facilitation Act Inquiry

Solomon Islanders are encouraged to make submissions to the inquiry into the Facilitation Act that allows the regional security force, RAMSI, to operate in the country.

Four Arrested Following Marau Incident

In the Far East of Guadalcanal in Marau, a dispute occurred leaving two people injured and a logging company destructed.

Removal of Difficult Airline Passenger Training Conducted

The RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF) advisors along with counterparts, the SIPF officers conducted a joint training on Friday.

Forum Leaders Honour the Late Greg Urwin

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders who met in Niue in the last two days for the 39th Forum have honoured the late Greg Urwin, the former Secretary General of the Forum Secretary who passed away on 9th August after several months of illness.

Guadalcanal Youth Forum to be Organized

The Provincial Government of Guadalcanal will be conducting a Guadalcanal Province Youth Policy Forum for youths.

Premier Irosaea Has Regained Support

The political row in Malaita is finally over, as according to the Malaita Premier, Richard Na'amo Irosaea.

Murder Case in Makira Still being Investigated

Police are still undergoing serious investigations on that of a woman found dead along a road track close to the Marapui village, Rawo District in Makira Province.

More Names for Oustanding Warrants to be Released

Acting Police Commissioner Peter Marshall, in a Press Conference yesterday, stated that a good number of people have responded to publicized names of outstanding arrest warrants.

Police Minister Condemns Attack on Police Station

The Solomon Islands Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon. Samuel Manetoali, has spoken out against the recent arson attack on the Kakabona police station.

Police Urges Public to be Aware of Live Bombs

More than fifty years after World War II, the Solomon Islands Police Bomb Disposal Unit are still destroying live bombs.

Police Force Now Holds Weekly Parade

The Solomon Islands Police Force is now conducting a weekly Commissioner's parade, every Thursday.

Crack Down on Unpaid Public Transport Bills

A one month operation is ongoing in Honiara to crack down on unpaid business bills by public transport operators.

Public Questions License Issuing Authority Over Incident

Authorities issuing drivers' license have lately come under fire, after a female driver obviously suffering from a severe medical condition lost control and collided with an on coming vehicle on Monday afternoon.

More Resignation From Malaita Government

Two more Malaita Provincial Members have resigned from the Malaita Provincial Government.

Publicized Arrest Warrants Praised

Many members of the public have agreed to the publicized names of the outstanding warrants by the police.

Seven Malaita Provincial Members Resign

Seven Provincial Members from the Malaita Province yesterday resigned from duties.

Solomons Not Ready for Local Police Commissioner

The Solomon Islands Police Force is not yet ready to have a local Police Commissioner.

RAMSI Base Tour Leaves Media Impressed

This morning, Solomon Times along with other media counterparts were invited into the RAMSI base with an informal meeting and a tour of the base.

Media Visits RAMSI Base

This morning, the Solomon Islands Media were invited to the most restricted compound in the Solomon Islands- the RAMSI Base at the Guadalcanal Beach Resort.

Another Accident in Honiara

After much attempt by the Royal Solomon Islands Police along with their RAMSI counterparts to raise awareness on road safety, another accident happened in East Honiara last night, along the Fishing Village area.

Government Compensates Gun Owners

The Sikua Government is now in the process of compensating gun owners the equivalent of the destroyed guns' market value.

More Names with Arrest Warrants

This morning, Solomon Times produced 81 names of people with arrest warrants from the police. These are the other 81 names of people.

RSIP Upgrades Maritime Unit

The Maritime unit of the Solomon Islands Police Force [SIPF] has new facilities to improve maritime surveillance targeting illegal fishing, transnational crime and search and rescue at sea. A new operations room was officially opened today at SIPF's portside office.

'Kwaso' Still a Major Problem

The high rate of selling and consumption of 'Kwaso' has concerned the police despite the many attempts to prevent it.

Nightclub Incidents Cause Police to Tighten Security

Police Officers on night patrol will now tighten security around night club areas, following the incidents where few night club goers were attacked.

Oustanding Arrest Warrants Released

Information has been provided to the media, to assist in locating persons against whom a warrant has been issued for their arrest.

Investigation into Burnt Kakabona Police Post Continues

In a Press Conference this morning, Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent, George Guna revealed that the investigation into the burnt Kakabona Police Post is still underway.

Investigation into RAMSI Crash Continues

It has been revealed that a total of 70 people have been interviewed regarding the crash by two Samoan RAMSI Officers.

Malaita Celebrates Second Appointed Day

Malaita Province has come out in full force to the Provincial Capital of Auki, over the week, following the 25th Anniversary of the Malaita Second Appointed Day on Friday the 15th.

RAMSI Laments Passing of One of the Region's Genuine Advocates

The untimely death of Greg Urwin, until recently, Secretary General of the Pacific Island Forum, was a great loss to the region, the Acting RAMSI Special Coordinator, Jonathan Austin, said today.

Misinformation on RAMSI Immunity

The Acting Police Commissioner, Peter Marshall, has described as misinformed comments, public perceptions which have been expressed by individuals both in Parliament and in the media that RAMSI officers and personnel are provided blanket immunity cover by the Facilitation of International Assistance Act (FIAA).

RSIP Up on Rapid Response

The Solomon Islands Police has developed an after hours call out system which Police Acting Commissioner, Peter Marshall has described as the best in the Australasian region.

Burning of Kakabona Police Post Angers Police

Guadalcanal Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent, George Guna said he is very disappointed that members of the community would turn on police particularly when they are providing policing services at their door steps.

Man Charged With Fraud

Detectives from the National Investigations' Fraud Section arrested and charged a man on 5 August 2008, for allegedly forging several cheques and cashing them at one of the commercial banks in Honiara.

Police Conducts Emergency Medical Evacuation from Ongtong Java

The Solomon Islands Police Maritime Vessel, MV Lata, returned to Honiara early yesterday afternoon from a medical evacuation trip to one of the outlying atolls of the Solomons, Ongtong Java.

HRUA Looks to Expand Next Year

Saturday night brought hundreds of rugby supporters and teams together at the Silent World Rugby Union presentation night, held at the Telekom Recreation area.

Kakabona Police Post Burnt Down

In the early hours of Friday morning, residents of Kakabona woke to a burning Police post.

Investigation into Fatal Accident Involving RAMSI Continues

The investigation of the fatal accident, involving two off duty RAMSI officers, is still under way in the country.

Avaiki Beat HHH in Loser's Final

Hundreds of Rugby fans flocked the Panatina Oval to watch the rugby final between Henderson Hammer Heads and Avaiki.

New Police Database to be Introduced

Acting Director for Police Prosecution, Mr. George Ofu, today, in a Press Conference, told the media about an arrest warrant database, that will soon be introduced.

Commissioner Marshall Reassures Public over Demonstration Rumours

Rumors of a possible demonstration are circulating around town making locals take extra precautions, as the country awaits another Motion of No Confidence.

MASI Comments on Refused Entry at RAMSI Base

The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) expressed disappointment after its members were barred from covering the Duke of Gloucester's visit to the RAMSI military Headquarter on Tuesday.

Rise in Road Accidents

Despite much attempt by the Kukum Traffice Police, the Road Toll continues to rise and is now standing at six.

RAMSI congratulates the Cook Islands

RAMSI says meitaki ma'ata - thank you very much - to the Cook Islands on the occasion of their National Day.

Rugby Finals, Scheduled This Week

The Silent World Rugby finals will be held this week at the King George field.

Duke of Gloucester visits GPPOL and RAMSI Base

The Duke of Gloucester paid a visit to the Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) this morning, followed by a visit to the RAMSI base.

Police Arrest Men for Murder

Police have arrested two men in relation to an incident where a 21-year-old man died at Burns Creek on Sunday morning. Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad and Naha CID are leading the investigation.

Parade Held for Visiting Royals

A parade was held at the Lawson Tama this morning to honour the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and to commemorate the 30th Independence Anniversary of the Solomon Islands.

Security for Royal Visit a Success

Security provided for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester proved to be a success during their arrival yesterday, Sunday 3rd of August, at the Henderson Airport.

Matangiki Scores to Rugby Finals

League winners, Matangiki, have scored their way to the rugby finals after defeating arch rivals Avaiki, 17-11 at the Panatina oval yesterday.