Media Releases

Feb 14

Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) officers in Auki have remanded two male persons in their 20s for burning down a kitchen at Aoke Langlanga, Malaita province, on 9 February 2025.

Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the two suspects and the victim are related.

Witnesses confirm to police that the suspects and the victim have had a disagreement among their families regarding several issues for a few years now.

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Feb 14

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province have witnessed the launching of the Muu Community By-law in Central Bauro (Ward 10) on 7 January 2025.

This event was successfully implemented through the continuous effort and support from the Kirakira Police Station’s Crime Prevention Unit and the positive response from leaders of Muu community.

The launch came after a comprehensive conflict resolution training conducted for all community leaders on 6 February 2025, in preparation for the implementation of the by-law.

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Feb 12

Officers and families of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have come together to celebrate the Spring Festival Celebration with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at Rove Police Headquarters, in Honiara on 8 February 2025.

More than 120 participants came along to share the joy of the Chinese New Year including the Chung Wah School students and teachers.

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Feb 12

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony recently at Rove police headquarters for three China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to Solomon Islands (SI) in April last year.

The event was attended by the RSIPF Commissioner, Mr. Mostyn Mangau, and his executive, who gathered to express their gratitude and bid farewell to the trio.

During the ceremony, Commissioner Mangau delivered a farewell speech, commending the outstanding performance and significant contributions of the three members during their tenure in SI.

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Feb 12

Thirty officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province (GP) have undergone five days of police tactic training conducted by the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) as the first training to be kicked off for this year, 2025.

The training was collaborated on along with the RSIPF instructors of the Operation Safety Training Unit, aiming to equip officers with skills and tactics to guide and to strengthen the safety concept and improve their operational capabilities.

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Feb 12

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of their Forensic Drug Investigation capability, through the presentation of the Phase 2 Forensic Drug Investigation course in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The course was presented by Supervising Laboratory Coordinator Detective Constable Frank Korai and marked the first time that RSIPF has taken delivery lead.

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Feb 12

The RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) bid farewell to its Staff Officer, Detective Sergeant Ngaire Schumacher, in a ceremony held on 22nd January 2025.

Detective Sergeant Schumacher, who deployed into the country in February 2022, was the Staff Officer to the AFP Commander Solomon Islands and the Advisor to the RSIPF on Strategic Leadership and Engagement.

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Feb 11

Sixteen officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have been promoted to the ranks of Sergeant and Senior Sergeant on 7 February 2025.

Eight officers were promoted to the rank of Sergeant while eight were elevated to Senior Sergeant positions. Among the newly promoted officers were three female officers who were promoted to sergeant.

Thirteen of the promoted officers have secured leadership positions in the provinces, while the other three remain in Honiara.

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Feb 06

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) from different police stations are here in the capital, Honiara, to attend a two-week middle management course (MMC) training program at Rove Police Academy.

RSIPF Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support Mr. James Teilo said the MMC training program has officially opened on 4 February and will finish on 14 February 2025.

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Jan 22

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Wagina and Taro police stations, with the support of RSIPF Forensics, have conducted an investigation in an alleged murder incident.

The incident occurred at Terapa Island close to Wagina in Choiseul Province on 19 January 2025 after a short argument.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said the deceased and the accused are from Canaan village near Noro town who went over to Wagina for seaweed farming.

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