On the 29 December 2018, Gizo Police Officers had extended their High visibility Patrol and Community Visitation to Kolobangara and Parara Island.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The Communities visited at Kolobangara Island are Vavanga, Ghatere, Hunda, Cana, Teme and Jack Harbour. The visit is to make sure that message is delivered through awareness for the people to consider that this festive season must be celebrated in peaceful way.”