Media Releases

Nov 27

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Crime Prevention Department has joined other stakeholders in the 16 Days of Activism to battle Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country as from 25 November 2020.

The 16 days of activism is an annual international campaign that commences on 25th of November with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and continues to 10 December for Human Rights Day. The 16 days campaign is used by organisations around the world to call for the elimination of violence against women and girls.

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Nov 27

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Kirakira Police Station in Makira Ulawa Province have arrested a man in his 20s for alleged unlawful wounding of a 48-year old man at Wango Village in West Makira on 13 November 2020.

Police be allege in Court that the suspect seriously wounded the victim on the face, hand and leg with a bush knife during an argument at Wango Village.

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Nov 27

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) are undergoing five days of training on Infection Prevention Control (IPC) as part of its preparations for the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.

The training, facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, is being held over five days (26 November to 2 December 2020) at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara. Different groups of officers will be attending the training over the five-day period.

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Nov 26

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) now have better accommodation for its new recruits following the completion of renovations to the police barracks at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara

The Australian Government funded Solomon Islands Police Development Program (SIPDP) funded the renovations at a cost of $230,000.00. The refurbished barracks were handed over to the Commissioner of the RSIPF, Mostyn Mangau by the Acting Commander of the SIPDP Heath Davies during a brief ceremony today (27 November 2020).

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Nov 24

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Gizo Police Station in the Western Province have rescued a 32-year-old male person on 20th November 2020 after his fibreglass boat was damaged in rough seas encountered while travelling to Kolombangara Island.

An initial report on the incident said the 32-year old man left Gizo in a fibreglass boat powered by a 15 horsepower Yamaha engine when he encountered high swells between Kolombangara Island and Makuti Island causing damage to his boat. The man managed to travel ashore at Makuti Island and unload his cargo.

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Nov 24

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) calls on all citizens of the capital Honiara to show respect for one another as the country approaches the festive season.

“RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau explains, “Our capital city is a place where people with different ethnic backgrounds live. As we approach the festive season, a lot of events will be organised by the different communities. Let us be responsible and show respect for one another.”

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Nov 23

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to all members of the public throughout the country who are planning to travel by boat and outboard motor (OBM) to be aware of sea safety measures as people travel to their home islands to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2021.

The boats and OBMs carrying passengers have to meet all safety requirements before leaving port.

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Nov 23

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, (RSIPF) National Traffic Department recorded five traffic incidences during the period 13 to 19 November 2020 in Honiara the same as recorded during the previous week.

Complainants reported one of the cases while officers of the National Traffic Department reported 4 cases.

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Nov 22

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commends members of the public for their great behaviour shown during last week’s by-election including during the polling, counting of ballots and the declaration of the results that ended last night.

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Nov 21

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) call on the people of Central Honiara and North East Guadalcanal Constituencies to accept the outcome of the By Election result.

The By Election in both National Constituencies have become necessary after the Members of Parliament lost their seats in election petition after the National General Election in April 2019.

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