Media Releases

May 18

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara today (18 May 2021) farewelled their colleague officer the late Police Constable (PC) Elizabeth Kala Auna during a funeral service at the Saint Barnabas Cathedral after she passed away on 14 May 2020.

Speaking at the funeral service RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “I am humbled to stand here on behalf of all ranks and files of the RSIPF throughout Solomon Islands.”

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May 18

The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have formally charged the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for breaches of the Electoral Act 2018 and the political party integrity act on 13 May 2021.

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May 17

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has removed 101unexploded ordnance (UXOs) at Gilbert Camp in Honiara in a two days operation from yesterday (16 May 2021) and today (17 May 2021).

Officer-in-charge (OIC) EOD Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “EOD operators have unearthed 101 UXOs after we received the report from the community. The UXOs safely stored at Hells Points for render safe.”

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May 14

Officers of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) in Gizo have arrested a 41-year-old male person from Shortland Islands in relation to the death of a 40- year-old male person from Isabel Province at Gizo on 13 May 2021.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The suspect was arrested by Gizo police detectives at the district area in Gizo town at about 2pm yesterday (13 May 2021).”

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May 13

Police at Gizo in Western Province are investigating death of a male person from Isabel Province at Gizo on 8 May 2021.

Police Commissioner Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “According to the initial report received, it was stated that on 8 May 2021 between 3 to 4 pm in the afternoon the suspect allegedly assaulted the deceased and sustained bleeding on his mouth.”

Commissioner Mangau says, “During the time of the incident the deceased was drunk and decide not to report the matter to the police or even go to Gizo hospital after the suspect assaulted him.”

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May 13

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Lata Police Station in Temotu Province are investigating an alleged grievous harm incident occurred on Taumako village in Duff island on 11 May 2021.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “It is alleged that a group of four male person armed with bush knives and chain-saw blade attacked a victim resulted in the victim sustain multiple serious injuries to his both arms and was rushed to Duff clinic for medical treatment. The incident was related to a land issue between the victim and the suspects.”

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May 13

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tigoa in the Renbel Province are investigating the discovery of the body of a 19-year-old male who believed to have hanged himself in his room at his uncle’s residence on 5 May 2020.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “The deceased lived with his uncle and his uncle told him that he will be leaving to next village to complete his canoe work and will return the next day (6 may 2021).”

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May 13

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to the people of South Choiseul Constituency, Kirugela ward in North East Choiseul, Anuta and Tikopia Island in Temotu Province for a peaceful By-Election next week Wednesday 19 May 2021.

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May 13

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi Police Station in the Central Province have arrested a 44-year-old male person for allegedly having sexual intercourse with an elderly mother.

The victim in this case is about 65 to 70 year-old from Vuturua village in small Ngela and the incident occurred on 8 May 2021.

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May 11

Maritime officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have witnessed the handing over of another new Guardian Class Patrol Boat by the Government of Australia to the Solomon Islands High Commission in Canberra on 7 May 2021.

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