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Apr 11

40 year-old arrested over allegations of rape

Police in Kirakira, Makira Ulawa province have arrested a 40-year-old male in relation to a rape incident that occurred at Kaonasugu Village, Makira/ Ulawa Province on 11 April 2019.

The accused was arrested after the victim filed a report at Kirakira Police Station regarding the incident on 12 April 2019 and on the same day the accused was arrested.

It will be alleged in court that on the 11th of April 2019, the victim went after her parents who were drunk to her auntie’s home about 200 – 250 meters away from the main village and stayed there.

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Apr 11

RSIPF thank New Zealand Defence Force for NGE assistance

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially thanked the New Zealand Defence Force in a ceremony today (11 April 2019) at the Rove Police Headquarters for their assistance during the National General Election (NGE).

The New Zealand Defence Force was part of the Combined Task Group which included the Australian Defence Force which assisted the RSIPF and the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission with contingency logistics support

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Commissioner shake hannds with NZ Defense Force CTG Commander and display the citation given to NZDF

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ACMostyn shake hands with NZ Defense Force CTG Commander after giving a necklace RSIPF-community token of appreciation

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Commissioner shake hannds with NZ Defense Force CTG Commander and display the plague given to NZ CTG Commander

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NZ Defense Force CTG Commander give a token-plague to RSIPF Commissioner and both shake hands

Apr 10

RSIPF contains tension between two parties in Malaita Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have managed to contain possible tension situation between two rival parties after the death of a male person at Sulufou Island in North East Malaita in an election related incident on 8 April 2019.

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Apr 10

RSIPF farewell late Police Constable

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force farewelled one of their long serving Police Constables in a moving funeral service at the Wesley United Church in Honiara on 9 April 2019.

Late Police Constable Susie Seuika was called to rest in the early hours of 6 April 2019 after a short illness.

Her passing has struck Police officers across the country, especially her colleagues at the Police Band, her RSIPF Rugby team mates ‘The Royals’ and of course the RSIPF WAN officers.

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Casket of the late Susie Seuika carried by RSIPF women led by the Police band.

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Casket bearers stand at attention after laying the casket

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Relatives, friends and family members line up to pay their final farewell.

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RSIPF band members gather to bid their final good bye

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RSIPF Commissioner Varley gives his final salute to late Susie

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RSIPF Drum Major, Sgt Justin Tahinimana salutes as Late PC Seuika's casket was carried past him

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Some RSIPF women officers biding their final respect to late colleague Constable Susie

Apr 10

RSIPF arrests five suspects for election related matters in West Guale

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Guadalcanal Province have arrested five suspects for election related matters in the Fox Bay area in West Guadalcanal on 8 April 2019.

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Apr 09

Commissioner Varley welcomes back officers deployed to Malaita on NGE duties

Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Matthew Varley with two members of his Executive, Deputy Commissioner Juanita Matanga and Assistant Commissioner Mostyn Mangau yesterday (8 April 2019) welcomed back to Honiara officers who were deployed to Malaita Province to provide security during the National General Election (NGE).

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RSIPF Commissioner left of Navy personnel, and is amongst returned officers from Malaita, onboard Melville

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An RSIPF officer happy to return Honiara onboard Australian Navy vessel-Melville from Malaita for NGE duties

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Commisioner Varley shook hands with Senior Sergeant Festus Ganiomea one of the officers deployed to Malaita

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Commisioner Varley shook hands with Sergeant Peter Sipolo one of the officers deployed to Malaita

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RSIPF Commissioner with two of Executives center, two SIPDP on right while two Navy personnels on the left

Apr 09

RSIPF calls for responsible consumption of liquor

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) reminds members of the public that despite the lifting of the Liquor Ban its officers will ensure that licensed premises observe their opening hours and that members of the public consume alcohol responsibly.

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Apr 09

RSIPF investigates death incident in Malaita Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating the death of a male person between Sulufou and Oema artificial Islands in Malaita Province on 8 April 2019.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Manelugu who is currently Commander of the National General Election Police Operation Centre (POC) says, “It is alleged that on the afternoon of 8 April 2019, an argument broke out between supporters of two election candidates in the Baegu/ Asifola Constituency.”

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Apr 08

RSIPF commends public for peaceful NGE outcome

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commends members of the public for their great behaviour shown during the National General Election (NGE) including during the counting of ballots and the declaration of the results which ended on 7 April 2019.

“I would like to thank members of the public all throughout the country for the great behaviour shown after the remaining winning candidates’ results in the NGE were declared on 7 April 2019,” says Commissioner Matthew Varley

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A PRT officer addressing a large crowd at Ringgi

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A Traffic Check underway in Honiara during NGE-2019

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CSSI officers providing security at the Counting Centre for the Central Honiara Constituency at the Rove Police HQs

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Electoral officials assist the voters at Foxwood polling boot to cast their ballots

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Group photo of RSIPF officers during Crime prevention program in Makira-Ulawa Province

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In front (L-R) SIPSP Team Leader, Commander SIPDP, RSIPF Commissioner & CTG Commanders

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Officers at Lata Temotu Province who mount the parade for Deputy Commissioner Manelusi prepare for NGE duties

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PRT officers with children at Seghe, Western Province

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RSIPF officers and other observers benefit from New Zealand defense Force transportation

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RSIPFV Auki departs Honiara for Malaita Province with additional officers for NGE duties

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Some of people at Lata market listen to DCP Manelusi's speech-NGE police awareness program

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Some officers from Honiara that had been deployed to province during NGE during a brief at Rove

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Two RSIPF officers at Malu'u in Malaita assist Australian Defense Force personnel

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Voters at Nguvia school line up to cast their votes

Apr 08

RSIPF mourns the loss of a senior Police Constable

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are mourning the death of a senior Police Constable who passed away on 6 April 2019.

As part of the Police protocol all the RSIPF flags are flown at half-mast in honour of a fallen comrade.

Late Senior Police Constable Suzie Seuika, was from Mole Vanga Village in Choiseul Province. She served the RSIPF for 22 years.

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Late Police Constable Suzie Seuika (c) performing with her male collegues.

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Late Constable Seuika during the PACMIL tournament in Canberra. (Photo by Australian Navy Rugby Union)

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The Royals posing for a group photo after their game with Australia.

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The RSIPF 'Royals' on arrival at Henderson International Airport

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