The Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency has signed into effect a Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act and subsequent Regulations giving effect to the Declaration.
The Preservation of Public Security (No.2) Regulations 2021 (LN 334 of 2021) comes into force today and effectively declares a curfew in Honiara commencing today from 26th November 2021 from 7pm until 6am every day until revoked by the Governor-General.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF would like to clarify rumours and speculation that three suspects arrested by police at Burns Creek area were brutally killed to death.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ms Juanita Matanga says, “This is false and wrong information that we should not speculate about. Do not try to use such information to gain people’s attention to do more bad activities against the police.”
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly appeals to the citizens of Honiara to make the right choice by refraining themselves from looting and burning of valuable infrastructures.
“I am very concerned about the current unrest as innocent people have been badly affected by such criminal acts. Obviously we do not want to see any of this happen and we want to make sure that our streets, schools and that our businesses remain open,” Commissioner Mangau emphasises.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) allow small canteens to operate outside of main Honiara central business district (CBD) to provide services until 6pm this evening.
Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “Though the lockdown was announced yesterday by Honorable Prime Minister Sogavare for Honiara boundaries our canteens can open until 6pm to support communities during this few hours of lockdown.”
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation Ms Juanita Matanga of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to schools and business houses in and around Honiara to stay home until the lifting of the 36 hours lockdown that effective tonight (24 November 2021) and will end at 7am on 26 November 2021.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Noro Police Station in the Western Province have arrested a 20-year-old male suspect who murdered his own father at Arara Camp, Roviana Lagoon in Western Province on 24 November 2021.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “Initial report stated that the deceased was killed by his own son after they had an argument in the early hours of 24 November 2021.”
The Royal Solomon Islands Force (RSIPF) calls on all citizens of Solomon Islands especially those in Honiara to remain calm and refrain from taking any illegal action following today’s protest that did not turn out to be peaceful.
Please go back to your homes if you do not have any urgent business in the centre of Honiara City. Consider the messages below as responsible citizens of our beloved country Solomon Islands
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Lata Police Station have arrested a 42 year-old man for having sexual intercourse with his two biological daughters in Temotu Province.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Temotu Province Superintendent James Toaki says, “Initial report stated that the suspect had sexual affair with his 17 year old daughter beginning of this year 2021 until he was arrested last week and now remanded at Lata Correctional Centre.”
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Response Department and other Police Support Units in Honiara and Guadalcanal as part of its effort in up keeping of its capacity and capability preparedness and readiness, has initiated a Public Order Management combined simulation exercise including the Correction Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) emergency response group (ERG) at hells point today.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has farewelled seven officers who have retired from the police during a ceremony held at Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara on 19 November 2021.
The seven officers include two officers from the Province and five officers serving in Honiara.
Commissioner of the RSIPF Mostyn Mangau says, “It is a great honor for the RSIPF Executive to come out and wish and farewell our retired officers all the best for the next chapter in their lives.”
