Media Releases

Aug 21

Police in Gizo have rescued four people who jumped from a bray boat due to rough seas between Gizo and Vella la Vella Island on 19 August 2024.

The rescue came about when a 60-horse Yamaha boat encountered rough sea and four people jumped overboard due to the boat nearly capsizing. A total of six passengers on board with three female adults, two male adults, a 14-year-old boy.

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Aug 20

The National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have thanked the road users in Auki township for following traffic rules during the 41st second appointed day celebration.

During the whole event in Auki, there were no major issues during the escort of high-level dignitaries in Auki.

Drivers, vehicle owners and pedestrians adhere to traffic rules which really help officers doing the escort much easier to manage movements in the township with our dignitaries.

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Aug 20

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have safely removed 202 Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) at St. Nicholas School today (20 August 2024).

The removal came about when the school discovered the stockpile of US projectiles in front of a staff house when they dug a hole for sewage.

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Aug 16

An infant baby girl was found dead at Ranadi dumpsite on 10 August 2024, and police are currently conducting investigation into this incident and strongly condemn such action in our community.

According to the initial report, the infant was initially discovered inside a rubbish bin that had been collected from a community in the East Honiara rubbish site area.

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Aug 16

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki have commended the public for the good behaviour shown during the 41st second appointed day celebration in Auki on 15 August 2024.

The celebration, which started on 11 August with a mini trade show in Auki town, had no major security issues during the week.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said, “I wish to thank the good people of Malaita for the good behaviour demonstrated and the support provided in creating a safe environment.”

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Aug 16

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Police Band (PB) rocked the crowd in Auki during the 41st second appointed day with their entertainment display after the official parade on 15 August 2024.

Police band officers have displayed a few items on their playlist, which move the crowd and the high level visiting delegation.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said, “Police in Auki and Auki Correctional Service Officers mount a parade during the official program for high-level dignitaries and diplomatic corps.”

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Aug 13

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Police Brass band gear up for the 41st Second Appointment day in Malaita Province, which will happen on 15 August 2024.

The practice session happens at Auki police station and a proper rehearsal for the parade happens at Auki Primary School sport field where the parade will happen during the second appointed day. Auki Correctional Service officers also formed part of the rehearsal program.

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Aug 13

Police officers from Honiara who deployed to Auki were briefed before Malaita 41st second appointed day on 15 August 2024.

Honiara base officers arrived on 12 August in Auki to support Auki police for the Malaita 41st second appointed day.

The Honiara base officers include Police Response Team, Central Response Unit, National Traffic Department and Police Band.

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Aug 13

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa is appealing to the good law abiding people of Malaita Province for crime free during the 41st second appointed day celebration in Auki.

PPC Tafoa said, “As we will mark the 41st anniversary of our province on 15 August 2024, we must celebrate with some sense of responsibility as we expect some very high level dignitaries will be here with us.

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Aug 13

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi recently held a Cyber Safety Awareness talk at McMahon Community High School in Tulagi, Central Island Province.

This initiative was aimed at educating students to be responsible when it comes to using social media and other internet applications.

Community Policing Officer, Police Constable (PC) Mathew Mumane said the awareness provided is important for our students about the potential risks associated with social media.

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