21 Feb 2007

Solomons police increase security for some MPs

10:38 am on 21 February 2007

Police in Honiara have beefed up security for some members of parliament following threats against their lives.

Police officials have revealed that some M-Ps from the opposition and several from the government have received threats after a notice for a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister was filed on Friday.

Police officials have refused to reveal the identity of the M-Ps.