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Jan 07

Kirakira police conduct leadership training for youths in Makira/Ulawa Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Kirakira, Makira/Ulawa Province, have conducted a leadership training for the youth of West Wainoni Catholic Parish in Makira/Ulawa Province recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira Ulawa Province, Superintendent Peter Sitai, says, “This initiative is part of the crime prevention strategy and the festive season operations. The training was organised in response to a request from the Catholic parish priest of the West Wainoni Parish in East Makira.”

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Jan 06

RSIPF and CPLT co-organize a cultural event for police family

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) held a police family activity at the Rove Headquarters recently.

The event brought together about 150 children and their family members to celebrate Christmas and the New Year while promoting cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

The event featured a calligraphy workshop, a tea ceremony experience, and a Chinese movie screening, which provided participants the opportunities to explore and appreciate Chinese culture.

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An officer wrote children’s names in Chinese characters

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Calligraphy experience attracted many children

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Children are encouraged to sing songs or perform during the game session

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Chopstick experience brought plenty of laughter and tested everyone’s coordination skills.

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CPLT Commissioner Liu Shenghuang presented a gift to a participant

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CPLT officer pumps balloons for children

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HR Director Inspector Samuel Luqara presented a gift to a participant.

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Many participants also tried their hand at using traditional brushes.

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Officers explain the meaning of Chinese characters.

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RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Mr. Simpson Pogeava presented a gift to a participant.

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The tea-tasting session offered a glimpse into the sophistication of Chinese tea culture.

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The traditional Chinese childhood game “Drop the Handkerchief” created an atmosphere filled with joy and connection across boundaries.

Jan 02

RSIPF appeals to victims of alleged demand for commission $200.00 on police clearance to report to PSII

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the victims of the alleged demand for the $200.00 commission on police clearance to come forward to the Professional Standard Internal Investigation (PSII) of the RSIPF.

Your police-RSIPF acknowledge the author of the news article and call on the victims to come forward and provide their statements to PSII so that a proper investigation is carried out and deal with those officers involved.

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Jan 02

20-member delegation from the RSIPF and MPNSC complete two weeks seminar in China

A twenty-member delegation team from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correction Service (MPNCS) has completed a two-week seminar on criminal investigation and cultural exchange in China from 2 to 16 December 2024.

The two-week seminar is hosted by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) through Fujian Provincial Public Security Department, executed by China-Pacific Island Countries Police Training Centre (CPPTC) in Fujian, and coordinated by the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) in Honiara.

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Group photo with Xiamen People's Police Training school

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Left-Deputy Secretary (DS) of the MPNSC present a gift to vice president of the Fujian Police College Mr. Zhan Wendong

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Left-RSIPF Deputy Commissioner Operations Ms. Juanita Matanga present a gift to President of Fujian Police College Ms. Hu Baozhen after certificate presentation.

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RSIPF and MPNSC delegation visit to Pintang

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RSIPF Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations and Team Leader (TL) of the delegation, Ms. Juanita Matanga, presents a speech during the closing ceremony

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RSIPF officers present during a lecture on criminal investigation seminar in FPC in China

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Visiting delegation learned about frontine policing in China

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Xiamen People's Police show drone capability during a visit to the traning school

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Xiamen People's Police SWAT team show capability during a visit to the training school (1)

Jan 02

RSIPF and CPLT conduct community outreach activity in Adaliue Community

To foster stronger connections with local residents and promote public safety during the festive season, a vibrant community outreach activity was successfully held by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) recently.

The event brought together officers, local leaders, and community members for awareness talks, cultural exchange, and recreational activities with the aim of creating a harmonious community while raising awareness about family violence, reckless drinking during holidays, drugs, and emerging issues.

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Dec 31

Auki police arrest six suspects for brewing kwaso during Christmas operation

Auki police have arrested six suspects in their 20s and 30s for brewing kwaso (homebrew) in Malaita Province during the Christmas operation.

The suspects have been arrested during the raid at Fiu village in Central Kwaraáe and at Gounaruú in West Kwaea’ae.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said all apparatus for cooking kwaso, including a large quantity of finished kwaso products, were confiscated and taken to Auki police station as exhibits.

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Dec 31

Auki police arrest six suspects for brewing kwaso during Christmas operation

Auki police have arrested six suspects in their 20s and 30s for brewing kwaso (homebrew) in Malaita Province during the Christmas operation.

The suspects have been arrested during the raid at Fiu village in Central Kwaraáe and at Gounaruú in West Kwaea’ae.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said all apparatus for cooking kwaso, including a large quantity of finished kwaso products, were confiscated and taken to Auki police station as exhibits.

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Dec 30

Tulagi police arrest a 40-year-old male suspect for a stabbing incident

Tulagi police have arrested a 40-year-old male person for a stabbing incident recently in Tulagi township.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Senior Sergeant (SSgt) Linda Iro said the incident has occurred between two brothers.

Supervising PPC Iro said the motive behind the stabbing incident is that the elder brother told his younger brother to bring back home his six-year-old son, who slept on the table at the pub, and later he can join them.

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Dec 30

RSIPF appeals for a peaceful celebration during New Year's Eve

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to the good people of the Solomon Islands to have a crime-free and safe New Year 2025 celebration throughout the country.

Operation Commander and Assistant Commissioner (AC), National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava, said, “I want to remind our good, loving people to have a crime-free and safe New Year 2025 celebration. My message to you all is, always do the right thing and, more importantly, respect each other.”

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Dec 23

RAPPP donate gifts to children at NRH

The partnership program between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), known as the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), donated gifts at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) last Friday.

The gifts were presented to children admitted to the NRH’s Children's Ward.

Officers from the RSIPF’s National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) along with members of RAPPP and the Health Welfare and Community Engagement (HWCE) project visited the Children’s Ward and delivered the gifts.

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A RAPPP member delivering a present to one of child aditted to the NRH Childrens Ward

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RAPPP and RSIPF members on arrival at the NRH Childrens Ward. They were greeted by the acting nurse manager Lily Meke (1)

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RAPPP and RSIPF members on arrival at the NRH Childrens Ward. They were greeted by the acting nurse manager Lily Meke (2)

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RAPPP and RSIPF members with nurses who are working in the NRH Childrens Ward

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RSIPF officer delivering a gift to a child in the NRH Childrens Ward last Friday

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RAPPP and RSIPF members who visted the NRH posed for a photo outside the Childrens Ward

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