Media Releases

Nov 07
Police arrest eight suspects during investigation operation in Isabel Province

Buala police have arrested eight suspects during an investigation operation on Hograno, Katova, Kia, and Havulei (HKKH) constituencies in Isabel province recently.

The nine-day investigation operation was targeted for new reported cases during the month of October 2024.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Vanosi, said a total of eight new cases were registered and completed during the investigation operation, while one case is still active on investigation.

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Nov 07
Buala police call for those who intend to operate bottle shops in Isabel province to obtain liquor license

Buala police is calling on those who intend to operate bottle shops in the province to obtain a liquor license from the Isabel Provincial Government Revenue Payment Unit (IPGRPU) through its application process before operation.

The Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Vanosi, said the call has come about when a huge amount of beer has been confiscated recently at Buala wharf by police officers after they checked that the owners have no license to operate in the province.

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Nov 04
RSIPF says, ‘Report crimes; don’t take matters into your own hands.'

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is urging community members to play an active role in creating a safe and secure environment for all.

Cooperation and open communication with the RSIPF are essential to maintaining community safety.

The RSIPF advises that community members should take proactive steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.

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Nov 04
RSIPF warns communities of UXO operations at Tinge Ridge

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) will conduct a Render Safe Procedure (RSP) for one of the live bombs found at Hatanga Construction site at Tinge Ridge area, West Honiara, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Acting Director of EODD, Staff Sergent (SSgt) Peter Ririvere, said the task will be carried out at the Hatanga construction site and will be active from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Nov 04
Three convicts, four on trial for the next court circuit hearing

Three suspects have been convicted during a court circuit hearing at Malu’u substation in north Malaita, while four suspects are on trial for the next court circuit hearing.

A total of seven cases were on trial from 20 to 24 October 2024 during the Auki Principal Magistrates’ Court visit at Malu’u substation.

Of the three convicted, one fine, and a case withdrawn due to time limitation. A total of four cases are still on trial for the next court circuit hearing.

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Nov 01
RSIPF form taskforce to track abduction allegations

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is committed to the safety and security of our community. Acts of violence against women and children and the spreading of malicious rumours to incite disorder or fear will be investigated and those responsible put before the courts.

The RSIPF has deployed all available resources to identify and locate persons responsible for recent incidents and the escalation of associated gender-based violence in Honiara and the surrounding Guadalcanal Province region.

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Oct 31
RSIPF OPENED NEW LIBRARY

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially opened a new library in its academy on 24th October – thanks to the support of the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The RSIPF’s Assistant Commissioner (Corporate Support), Stanley Riolo, said the library is a long outstanding project for the RSIPF and he is pleased that it has finally become a reality.

The establishment of a library was first considered in 2018 with a dedicated space being allocated within the Academy for this purpose.

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Oct 31
Police arrest a 38-year-old male suspect for assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Malaita Province

Auki police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old male suspect after he assaulted a 17-year-old girl in the Kilufii area on 29 October 2024.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the suspect allegedly assaulted the young girl early this year because he believes she was involved by influencing his niece to go out during night-time.”

PPC Tafoa said during the assault the victim sustained injuries to her face, and she felt unconscious on the ground and later rushed to Kilufii Hospital for medical treatment.

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Oct 30
AFP supports development of RSIPF Leadership Framework

Three officers from Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Learning and Development recently travelled to Australia as part of an exchange program to support the design of the RSIPF’s Career and Leadership Development Framework.
The AFP, through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) supported members from the Leadership Training Team to travel to AFP offices in Canberra and Brisbane to identify concepts and processes which could be implemented to support the RSIPF’s emerging leaders.

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Oct 30
EODD conduct UXOs operation in Western Province

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have conducted Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) operations at Munda and Kolombangara in Western Province recently.

EODD Supervising Director Staff Sergeant Ansa Puaraua said the ten days operation is a success in which EODD experts destroyed more than 250 UXO’s from the communities.”

Director Puaraua said the communities are contaminated with UXOs. Please work together with EODD to ensure the operation area is safe.

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