Media Releases

Jun 04

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Honiara Central Police Station are investigating an alleged scam scholarship scheme which has affected more than 20 students at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in Honiara.

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Jun 03

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has praised the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) during the visit of the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Scott Morrison to the Rove Police Headquarters today (3 June 2019)

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Jun 03

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today created history by hosting the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Scott Morrison and his Solomon Islands counterpart, Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare at the Rove Police Headquarters at the same time.

Prime Ministers Morrison and Sogavare were at the Rove Police Headquarters as part of the Australian Prime Minister’s two-day visit to Honiara since yesterday.

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May 29

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) participated in the Woodford International School careers marketing program on 29 May 2019 at the School in East Honiara.

Officers who took part were from the Police Response Team (PRT) and Forensic Unit of the RSIPF.

During the Program, Staff Sergeant Moses Ofu from PRT spoke to the students on the RSIPF’s crocodile management.

“Crocodile is a dangerous reptile that we need to work together as a community to manage it. This will help reduce threats posed by this reptile our communities across the country.”

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May 30

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are continuing to investigate the alleged rape of two juveniles in Honiara with the adult male suspect being further remanded in custody.

Acting Director of the RSIPF National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), Inspector Michael Bole says, “Our investigation into the alleged rape of the two juveniles by their biological father in Honiara is continuing.”

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May 30

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Choiseul Province have arrested four people during the period 23 – 28 May 2019 following four cases being reported to police at the Taro Police Station.

RSIPF Provincial Police Commander (PPC) in Choiseul Province, Superintendent Vincent Eria says, “Four people were arrested in Choiseul Province from a period 23 – 28 May 2019 following four cases being reported to Taro Police Station for attendance.

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May 30

“A successful career starts with one’s dedication, passion and commitment to his or her career,” says Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) Gabriel Manelusi as he is farewelled during a parade held at Rove Police Headquarter on 30 May 2019.

DC Manelusi downs his sky-blue uniform which he wore during his 34 years with the RSIPF and puts on the jungle green uniform as the new Commissioner of the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands as from tomorrow 31 May 2019.

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May 29

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Prosecution Department has sent 77 cases to Court for hearing during the period 17 – 23 May 2019.

Director of the RSIPF Prosecution Department, Chief Superintendent John Rove says, “Out of the total 77 cases, six people were convicted during the past week in the Honiara Central Magistrates Court, resulting in fines, while one was dismissed under section 35 of the Penal Code, without punishment.”

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May 29

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Tulagi Police Station in Central Province benefited from a two-day Strategic Planning training that was conducted this week.

Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Central Province, Inspector Hugo Maelasi says, “From 27 -28 May 2019 my officers at Tulagi attended a Strategic Planning training, which was conducted by Sergeant Polycarp Taloania of the RSIPF Strategic Planning Department.”

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May 22

An Adult man has been ordered to pay a total fine of $3,050 for multiple traffic charges at the Honiara Magistrate Courts on 22 May 2019.

The defendant was charged with three counts under the Road Transport Act, including presence of alcohol in person’s blood, driving unlicensed motor vehicle and driving uninsured motor vehicle.

Assistant Commissioner Crime and Intelligence, AC Ian Vaevaso warns, “Traffic offences carry hefty fines if found guilty.”

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