Media Releases

An accused person has served for two years and one month imprisonment after he pleaded guilty for seven counts related to domestic violence on 22 October 2021.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Temotu Province, Superintendent James Toaki says this is a good decision made by Lata Magistrates’ Court on such issues.

PPC Toaki says the accused was arrested and charged for seven counts. He appeared before the court with two counts for assault causing actual bodily harm and five counts for domestic violence.

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station have rescued three male persons who have been accused of a sorcery incident at Veravaolu village on 17 October 2021.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga says, “Initial report stated that the suspects will be kept for safety purposes and waiting for reconciliation to be done by parties of the deceased and the suspects.”

A female defendant aged 20 has pleaded guilty for using abusive words to police officers before a sitting Magistrate in the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court on 8 November 2021.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander Honiara City Superintendent Jimson Robo says, “The defendant was found guilty for the offence and sentenced to six month bound over with good behaviour.”

On 5 November 2021, the defendant was drunk and walked past the White River Police Station with two male persons. The defendant shouted and swore at officers who were on duty during that time.

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Taro Police Station in Choiseul Province commends members of the public for their good behaviour shown during the election of the new Choiseul Provincial Premier on 1 November 2021.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Vincent Eria says, “I would like to thank members of the public for the great behaviour shown until the result of the election of the Premier. This shows people have respect for the democratic process and allow their leaders to make decisions.”