Media Releases

Feb 22

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Seghe police station have recently arrested, charged and remanded an ex-convicted prisoner for three offences in Western Province.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “According to investigations the suspect was informed of a relationship his 18-years-old daughter had with one of her relatives (cousin) and rumours of the young lovers planning to elope.”

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Feb 22

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Gizo Police Station are investigating a suicide incident of a 11-year-old boy in Western Province on 19 February 2024.

Commissioner RSIPF Mr. Mostyn Mangau said, “It was alleged that the 11-year-old boy commit suicide after his dad violently punished him because he has not attending his class for three days.”

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Feb 22

Premier of Western Province (WP), Billy Veo has urged officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province to absorb skills provided by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) during their training.

Honourable Premier Veo urged them during his official keynote address at the opening ceremony on 20 February 2024 in Gizo.

“To our hard working police officers, please I ask you to absorb the knowledge, experience and skills that will be imparted to you so that you will be able to effectively undertake your mandated duties,” said the Premier Veo.

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Feb 22

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are benefiting from a new health check program being delivered by the RSIPF-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).

The RAPPP’s Health & Wellness Team, comprised of Hency Charles and Janet Gwai travelled out to Henderson Station for the first session of the program. About 30 officers, mainly from the Provincial Response Unit (PRU), participated.

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Feb 19

Every Solomon Islands citizen were urged to work together with the Police to provide a safe, secure and peaceful synchronize National General Election 2024 (NGE24), a statement highlight during an awareness talk in Honiara by the officers of the National Community Policing Department (NCPD).

Director NCPD, Superintendent John Matamaru said the awareness talk was conducted at Savo market, White Rive market 01 and 02 bus stop last week with a good number of people attended.

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Feb 19

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will conduct unexploded ordnance (UXOs) operation in the Western Province this week.

Acting Director of EODD Inspector Clifford Tunuki said the UXO operation will start tomorrow 20 February and will conclude on 2 March 2024.

Inspector Tunuki said the operation will be conducted in Munda, Noro on the New Georgia Island and other areas of Kolombangara Island.

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Feb 16

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tetere police station have warned two young lad for sniffing petrol.

The incident happened when the officers attended a report at one of the villages in Central Guadalcanal this week.

Sergeant (Sgt) John Manegaua said upon our arrival at the location we saw a 1.5 litre petrol at a workshop and asked if the petrol was for the generator.

"These two young boys used to sniff that 1.5 litre patrol", a reply from a woman when we arrived said officer Manegaua.

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Feb 16

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioners met recently to set the agenda of the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for the year ahead.

The RAPPP, which is now in its third year, has helped boost the RSIPF’s capabilities to keep communities safe. Through RAPPP, AFP members work closely with RSIPF officers to support the delivery of policing services to the people of Solomon Islands.

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Feb 16

The Australian Defence Force (ADF), National Response Department (NRD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Emergency Response Group (ERG) of Corrections Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) have conducted a training on mission planning and orders in preparation for Exercise Coastwatchers next month.

RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “The planning and orders training was conducted between 5 and14 February 2024.

Commissioner Mangau says, “The course was jointly designed by ADF and RSIPF to increase capability for border surveillance missions.

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Feb 16

The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are currently rolling out Public Order Management (POM) and operational Safety training (OST) in Provinces and Honiara.

Training commenced last week and will continue until March in preparation for the upcoming National General Election 2024 (NGE24).

Supervising Director PRD Inspector David Quiro says, “As part of PRD primary focus in preparation for the upcoming NGE24 and ongoing police capability and capacity development.

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