Media Releases

Oct 27

The Royal Solomon islands Police Force (RSIPF) has increased the number of its officers on static security at COVID-19 Quarantine Stations, as the Government increases its number of Stations to accommodate the repatriated citizens and foreign nationals.

The number of officers on static security duties has been increased from 15 to 25.

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Oct 26

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) warns against outboard motors (OBMs) going out to foreign vessels while anchored at sea in the Port Cruz Harbour area.

RSIPF Maritime Division, Commander Chief Superintendent, Charles Fox says, “The Maritime Division is assisting the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources as part of the COVID 19 ongoing operation, to make sure OBMs do not visit the foreign vessels anchored in the Point Cruz harbour in an operation which begun on 21 October 2020.”

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Oct 20

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station are investigating the burning down of the Aola Police Post in East Guadalcanal on 17 October 2020.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga says, “According to an initial report by a team of officers from Henderson and Tetere Police stations who travelled to Aola to investigate the incident, the fire could have been caused by a solar power battery and inverter inside the building. But investigations will continue to confirm this or otherwise.”

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Oct 20

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) women’s football team, the Royals, played out an exciting 0-0 draw against Koloale FC at Lawson Tama stadium on Saturday 19 October 2020.

It was the first time this season a women’s league game has been played at the “home of football”. Both teams stepped up to the occasion to play out a thrilling game to the delight of the supporters who turned out to support the women’s league.

The draw means the Royals remain undefeated and in first place with a 3 point lead.

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Oct 16

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) now has its own COVID-19 quarantine facility at the Tetere Police Station in North Guadalcanal funded by the Government of Australia through the Solomon Island Police Development Program (SIPDP).

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Oct 15

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province on 14 October 2020 arrested 23 suspects following an operation at Patmos Island in the Roviana Lagoon after an alleged incident of arson, threatening violence and malicious damage on 11 October 2020.

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Oct 15

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara tomorrow (Friday 16 October 2020).

Officer In-charge (OIC) of EOD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The Hells Point Demolition Range in Central Guadalcanal will be active as from 8am to 2pm tomorrow (16 October 2020).”

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Oct 15

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro in Choiseul Province are investigating a seven-year-old girl who went missing at Piru Village in South Choiseul yesterday morning (12 October 2020).

Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Vincent Eria says, “From the initial report received by Taro Police today, the seven-year old girl went missing yesterday and is suspected to be killed by a crocodile.

The whole community in Piru are now searching for the girl and are also hunting for the suspicious crocodile.

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Oct 15

A recent Court Circuit held at the Manuopo Police Station in the Reef Islands, Temotu Province resulted in the imprisonment of two defendants for a total of nine months after being found guilty of domestic violence and malicious damage charges.

Principal Magistrate Luke Sandy, Public Solicitor Delilah Fagani and Prosecutor Matthew Tawopi heard 51 cases during the Court Circuit held 7 - 18 September 2020.

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Oct 13

A training course to build the intelligence ability of law enforcement agencies to allow for more effective inter-agency collaboration to combat criminal organised groups has got underway at the Royal Solomon Islands Police Headquarters at Rove in Honiara today(13 October 2020).

The training, funded by the Solomon Islands Police Development Program, (SIPDP) is being attended by 13 participants from RSIPF, Correctional Services Solomon Islands ( CSSI), Immigration and Customs departments. It will be ran over four weeks.

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