Media Releases

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly warn bus owners and drivers in Honiara to abide by the law following an illegal protest through the city today at the recent changes instituted by the Honiara City Council to the bus routes.

At a meeting with the protesting bus owners and drivers at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara, Supervising Deputy Commissioner, Operations, Ms Gwen Ratu told them, “It was illegal for you to involve in such a protest as you did not get the necessary permit to stage such an activity.”

Detectives from the Sexual Assault Team, in Honiara have arrested and charged a 44 year old man on 2 January 2018 for alleged indecently assaulting an 8-year- old child at Kola Ridge, East Honiara.

It is alleged the victim was asleep on the night of 31 December 2017 at home; Kola Ridge when the accused went into her room and indecently assaulted the victim.

Supervising Officer In-charge (OIC) of the Sexual Assault Team, Detective Sergeant Brian Kanai says, “It is sad to note that the alleged suspect is well known to the victim as a relative, or a person of trust.”

A 41 year-old man was arrested by police in Gizo, Western Province on 02 January 2018 for alleged Attempted Murder and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm allegations.

It was alleged the man committed the incidents against two men the day before his arrest at Vanga Rural Training Centre (RTC), Kolobangara Island, in the Western Province.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) plan first official visit to communities around Makira Ulawa Province which will begin on the 6 January 2018.

The PPC is expected to meet with the community leaders and members of the communities to discuss matters related to law and order.

Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Sitai says, “Community members play an actively important role in assisting the police, fostering for a safer community.”

PPC Peter Sitai adds, “I am looking forward in meeting community leaders in Makira-Ulawa during this year (2018) first tour.”