An overnight curfew has been declared by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency, David Vunagi to all sea travellers entering and departing the Port of Honiara effective from 7pm today (8 December 2021).
His Excellency has signed a new Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act. These regulations amend the Preservation of Public Security (No.2) Regulations 2021 (LN 334 of 2021), which comes into force today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commends the community for the good behaviour shown during the Motion of no Confidence against the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday, (6 December 2021) with no reported disturbances in Honiara.
“I would like to thank members of the public for their positive behaviour during the Motion of No Confidence,” Commissioner of RSIPF Mr. Mostyn Mangau said.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to members of the public throughout the country to think safety first during the current bad weather.
The call is being made as the country continues to experience heavy rain.
Commissioner of Police, Mostyn Mangau says, “Boats and vessel owners are urged to think safety first before embarking on any trip at sea during the current bad weather. Check the weather by listening to the SIBC and other radio stations or call the Met service and get the right advice before travelling at sea.”
A joint operation between Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed a search warrant and confiscated alleged looted items buried behind Panatina village yesterday (5 December 2021).
The joint operation was initiated to target offenders alleged to be involved in the looting and theft of machinery and tools from hardware stores in the Ranadi industrial and commercial district.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to advise the general public in Honiara City and Guadalcanal Province, that the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Christopher Laore has signed a liquor ban order to be enforced from 6 – 7 December 2021.
The Liquor Ban Order (N0.309) 2021, was signed on 4 December 2021 by the Minister for Home Affairs, and is made under section 82 (1) of the Liquor Act (cap 144).
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns social media users especially on Facebook to be mindful with what they are posting regarding the recent riot.
Commissioner of Police, Mostyn Mangau says, “Some people are posting provoking statements that might cause hatred and anxiety among the communities. Police will not hesitate to arrest anyone who posts inflammatory comments that are likely to exacerbate the current situation.”
Commissioner Mangau says, “There was a post made on the social media that every Malaitans is on the list for arrest.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention Mr Simpson Pogeava of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) made a brief visit to Chinatown and walked through the main streets of Honiara on 3 December 2021.
The walk through is jointly conducted by the Operation Commander of RSIPF and the Contingent Commander of the Solomon’s International Assistance Force [SIAF] Paul Osborne along with the Commander RAPPP.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the leader of opposition to stop interfering with police investigation.
Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “It is unfortunate that the leader of opposition Mr Mathew Wale attempted to question an ongoing investigation by police in the media. Issues raised by Honorable Wale are legal issues that are best dealt with by the court.”
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns all vessels berthing at the domestic wharf in Point Cruz, Honiara that there will be restriction on vessels going out and coming in as of 5 December 2021.
This also includes small banana boats that use to travel to and from our islands.
Commander Paul Osborne of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australia Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) was today (3 December 2021) sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of the RSIPF to oversee the Solomon International Assistance Force to Solomon Islands.
Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said: “As the Commissioner of RSIPF I am appointing Mr. Paul Osborne of the RSIPF/AFP partnership program to be an authorized officer to assist the RSIPF in the performance of its functions under section 27 (1), and Section 32(2) of the police Act 2013.”
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