Ramsi- Archive September 2008

RenBel to Hold Workshop on Pressing Issues

The Rennell and Bellona Provincial Government is planning to hold a consultation conference in Honiara next month to discuss issues of importance to the Province.

Opposition Questions Use of SBD$2.3 Million on Premiers Conference

The National Parliamentary Opposition has questioned the National Government's usage of the $2.3 million dollars it allocated for the recent Premiers' Conference in Lata, Temotu Province.

Police Marks Blue Ribbon Day

This morning, the Solomon Islands Police Force, together with their RAMSI counterparts, organized an event to commerate the Blue Ribbon Day at the Police Memorial Park.

Central Province to Host 2009 Premier's Conference

It has been revealed that the 2009 Premier's conference will be hosted by the Central Province.

Six Arrested in Relation to Bye-Elections

Yesterday, Police arrested six people for election related offences during the East Honiara By-Election.

Police Commissioner Post, Police Ministry Responsibility: Public Service

The Ministry of Public Service has said that the responsibility to advertise the post of Commissioner of Police is with the Ministry of Police and National Security.

Secondary School 15s and 7s Rugby Update

The following are the fixtures and results of the Secondary School 15s and 7s Rugby League.

Incident Over Weekend Brings Up Road Toll

A fatal accident on Saturday night resulted in a death of a young man believed to be from Malaita.

Pedestrians At It Again

Two weeks ago, the Solomon Islands Police carried out an operation on road education for the public.

3 More Arrested Over RAMSI Attack

Consultation between police and community leaders on the Weathercoast has lead to three men being charged with attempted murder.

SIRUF Lines Up Team to Take on SI Fiji Side

The Solomon Islands Rugby Union (SIRUF) has revealed that it is organizing a rugby match to be part of the Fiji national day celebration in Honiara on the 11th of October.

999 Line Abused by Public

Communication Unit within the Police Headquarters has stated that the Emergency 999 toll free line is often misused by the public.

Sex Crimes Not High: Marshall

Acting Police Commissioner, Peter Marshall stated in the Police Press Conference yesterday that the rate of sex crimes in the country is not on the increase.

Opposition Condemns Incident in Lata

The Parliamentary Opposition Group has described the Porn incident in Lata, Temotu as disgraceful and embarrassing.

Third Man Charged Over Murders During Ethnic Crisis

Police have charged a 25-year-old man in relation to the murders of four people and attempted murders of 15 others in a roadside ambush that occurred at Dereni in East Guadalcanal on the 3rd of September 2002.

Investigation into Attack of PPF Officer Continues

The investigation into the attempted murder of the New Zealand police officer is still under way at Weathercoast.

MASI Rejects Constitutional Congress Reporting Restrictions

The Solomon Islands Media organizations yesterday rejected Government efforts to control how they report the Constitutional Congress meetings this month.

Waipora Tells PM to Stop Misleading Premiers

The Acting Leader of the National Parliamentary Opposition Group, Japhet Waipora has accused the Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua of misleading the premiers on the provincial government system.

Porn Shocks Premier's Conference

The Premier's Conference in Lata was cut short on its first day after obscene pictures began appearing on the screen during a Power Point Presentation.

Numbers Game Irrelevant: Irosaea's Supporters

The supporters of the Malaita Premier Richard Irosaea within the Malaita Provincial Assembly have declared the numbers game against Premier Irosaea as irrelevant.

Police Commissioner Post Yet to be Advertised

The Chairman of the Police and Prison Services Commission, Edmund Andresen, has said that he has not received any explanations from the Ministry of Public Service on why the post of Commissioner of Police, has not been advertised.

Premier's Conference Main Discussion: State Government and Reconciliation

Reconciliation in relation to land, lost property, compensation, and the proposed state government system are expected to be key issues at the Premier's conference in Lata, Temotu.

'Operation Kurukuru 08'- Biggest in the Region

Solomon Islands is host to the biggest maritime surveillance in the Region called the 'Operation Kurukuru 2008'.

Katalake and Hatigeva Back from Training

Solomon Islands Rugby Union Officials, Lakoa Katalake and Nick Hatigeva have just returned from a FORU Educators course held in Nadi, Fiji, from September 2 to 5.

SIRUF Express Sympathy to Family of Late Laore

One of Solomon Islands prominent sports administrator/executive, the late James Laore passed away on Tuesday night.

Commissioner Clarifies Arrest

Since the arrest of the elderly parents of Alphonseus Toghovotu, who is wanted for the attack on the RAMSI officer recently and a 1999 murder on the Weathercoast, there have been some disagreements regarding the arrest.

Police Officer Arrested in Avu Avu

A police officer, Mr. Bolitada Theodore, 46, was arrested at Avu Avu this week for Obstruction of Justice, as according to a section of the penal code.

No One is Above the Law

Police are reminding people that to live in peace they must work together to uphold the law.

Isabel Faces Political Upheaval

There have been speculations over the resignation of the Isabel Provincial Minister for Education, Michael Meredi.

Teenager Charged with Infanticide

A 15-year-old female from Fulisango was arrested on Friday last week and charged with infanticide.

Huge Marijuana Bust by Police

The Tetere Police yesterday uprooted more than 1,500 marijuana plants at the Komukea Village in the Tasimboko area, North East Guadalcanal.

Man Arrested for Murder in Gizo

On Thursday 4 September 2008, detectives from the Serious Crime Squad charged a 33-year-old man with murder for his alleged involvement in the killing of a 19-year-old man at Gizo, Western Province in June 2000.

Idea of Expatriate Police Commissioner Brings Disagreement

Senior members of the Solomon Islands Police are reported to be unhappy about the Government's decision to recruit a new expatriate Commissioner of Police.

More Names for Outstanding Warrants

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

Traffic Educational Operation Underway

A joint one week educational operation is currently held in Honiara by the Kukum Traffic police and the Community policing under the Solomon Islands Police Force.

Parents of Criminal Arrested

Yesterday, detectives from the Serious Crime Squad charged two adults from Baranabulaka Village in Avuavu with being an accessory to a crime after the fact and for conspiring to defeat justice.

Police Release More Names for Outstanding Warrants

The following information has been provided to the media to assist in locating persons against whom a warrant has been issued for their arrest.

Development in Makira Province Still Stagnant: Weape

The Makira and Ulawa Provincial Premier, Thomas Weape, has described development in the Province since independence as stagnant.

2008 Premier's Conference Rescheduled

The 2008 Annual Premier's Conference to be held in the Temotu Province, far east of the Solomon Islands, has been postponed for the 15th of September 2008 instead of September the 8th as planned.

Investigation into RAMSI attack continues

Detectives and specially trained Police Response Team officers have arrived in Avuavu to investigate the attack on a RAMSI police officer.

Premier's Conference to Begin on Monday

The 2009 Annual Premiers' Conference is set for its official opening by the Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua, at the Temotu Provincial capital of Lata on Monday next week.

More Names for Outstanding Warrants

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

More Road Accidents Over Weekend

Kukum Traffic officers are investigating circumstances surrounding five motor accidents that occurred over the weekend.

Samoan RAMSI Officer Charged

The Samoan RAMSI police officer was today formally charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving causing death in relation to the accident that killed Solomon Islands nurse, Hilda Ilabae on the 13th of June 2008.

Police Release More Names

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