Media Releases

Jun 26

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Police Response Department (PRD) who are deployed to the Western border rebutted claims “PRT FED EXPIRED FOOD?” published on the front page of today’s Solomon Star newspaper (26/06/24).

Supervising Director of PRD Superintendent Lionel Kapisa says, “As stated in the article that member of the PRD has fallen ill due to ration packs supplied by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and stated these packs being stored in shipping containers at Rove Police Headquarters (PHQ) is inaccurate.”

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Jun 25

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Mostyn Mangau held a ceremony to recognise contributions by policing and military personnel from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji to recent major operations in Solomon Islands at Rove Police Headquarters on Thursday 20 July 2024.

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Jun 24

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) visited Koa hill community as part of the community engagement program recently.

The aim of this activity is to build trust and confidence between the police and the community. During the program CPLT displays their unique Chinese culture to the kids in the community.

Community leaders, women, youth and children came together and interact with police officers as it shows good cooperation from the community in Koa hill.

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Jun 21

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Lata police station received essential training based on Crime Prevention Strategy, refreshed Mindset and Family Violence training, delivered by the Solomon Island Police Support Programme (SIPSP) and RSIPF trainers recently in Temotu province.

This training allowed officers to understand the relationship between the RSIPF strategic direction, the RSIPF Crime Prevention Strategy and the work each RSIPF officers completes each day in their communities.

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Jun 21

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team have done a tremendous job by safely removing and destroying a 1000-pound aerial bomb at Taro in Choiseul Province last week.

This operation, which lasted three days, was important in ensuring the safety of the people, as the bomb posed a serious threat due to being located close to the community.

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Jun 21

Police officers at Auki Police Station have recently arrested and charged a 23-year-old male for attempted murder in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa says, “The victim is a 32-year-old male employee of the Exodus road construction company. The incident occurred while the victim and his colleague were talking with someone who had previously argued with the colleague.”

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Jun 21

Police officers at Auki police station have arrested and charged a 48-years-old male person for unlawfully wounding a 27-year-old female at West Kwara’ae, in Malaita Province recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa says, “According to the initial report, the victim had an argument with the suspect’s daughter over ngali nuts.”

PPC Tafoa says, “After the argument, the daughter returned home and informed her father that she had been verbally abused by another woman.”

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Jun 17

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) brass band along with the Australia Defence Force (ADF) band have put on a fun and entertaining show at the Unity Square in celebration of the Kings birthday on Saturday (14.06.2024).

The event was a great opportunity for members of the public to come together and enjoy the evening of music and entertainment. It was a good turnout of families, teenagers and young adults despite the cloudy weather. The bands played all types of music including local songs.

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Jun 15

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers, the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) and the Police Band mounted a colourful Parade at the official program in commemoration of His Majesty King Charles III official 75th Birthday at the National Stadium on 14/6/24.

Solomon Islands today celebrated the second King's Birthday. There were seven parade groups which were also part of the parade and they are the HCC Law enforcement group, Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies, Pathfinders, girl’s brigade and boy’s brigade.

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Jun 11

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with its security partners have hosted a community engagement program through sports at the Honiara Secondary High School field on Saturday (08.06.2024).

National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) Director Superintendent John Matamaru says, “The purpose and intend of these engagements are to build civilian’s confident and trust in their police.”

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