Media Releases

May 28

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki Malaita Province have arrested a 26-year-old male person in relation to the death of a 10 month old baby who was murdered by his father last week in Malaita.

Operation (Ops) Manager Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea says, “The suspect escaped after the incident and finally gave himself to police in Auki on 24 May 2024.”

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May 28

The fourth China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) deployed in the country for about eight months were presented with certificates of appreciation letters and international law enforcement cooperation medals at Rove police headquarters today 27 May 2024.

Eleven CPLT officers will be leaving the country sometime tomorrow (29 May 2024) and a new deployment team is already in the country to continue with their mission in supporting the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF).

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May 27

The Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) has welcomed the arrival of three new SIPSP advisors from New Zealand (NZ).

The advisors arrived in the country this month and will be deployed as part of the SIPSP for a year.

The advisors will work alongside the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) colleagues in the Learning and Development (L&D) team and as part of the National Crime Prevention Department.

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May 24

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have farewelled late Police Constable (PC) Fredrick Fakakesa during a sending out service at Saint Barnabas Cathedral on 23 May 2024.

During the send out service, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation Ms. Juanita Matanga said, “I am lost for words to describe the sadness that all of us have experienced at the news of the untimely passing of the late Fakakesa.”

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May 23

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) have engaged with Naha communities in sport activities at Naha community sport field on 18 May 2024.

The RSIPF National Community Policing Department, RSIPF Bomb Disposal Department and Fire Service Department were also part of the Community engagement program.

The event aimed to engage community members to interact with police and our security partners and educate them about the roles and responsibilities of the different units within the RSIPF.

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May 22

A father bashed a ten months old baby to death at Mala Kwai village in Ata’a, North East Malaita on 20 May 2024.

Auki police received a report, which Atori police officers had attended to an infanticide case that occurred between 8am and 12pm on 20 May 2024.

Operation (Ops) Manager, Malaita Provincial Police, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said, “The father bashed the ten months old baby to death after claiming that the child was not his.”

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May 22

Nine people missing at sea in Temotu province safely shore at Malou in South Malaita on 18 May 2024.

The missing people travelled from Utupua to Vanikoro Island on 8 May 2024 but did not arrive at their destination.

From the nine passengers on board the banana boat with six adult male persons, two adult women and a six year old boy.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations, Ms. Juanita Matanga said the boat was loaded with local foods and other materials during their journey to Vanikoro Island.

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May 17

Police officers in Auki police station have arrested a suspect from his home village with the assistance of village elders and chiefs on 14 May 2024 in Malaita Province.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City Chief Superintendent Jimson Robo says, “The alleged murder incident took place early hours on 12 May 2024 at the scorpion pub at Kukum highway.

“The deceased and his wife left the pub and were making a phone call when a male person grabbed the deceased wife’s phone and ran off.”

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May 17

A police officer died after he was stabbed on his left eye last night (17 May 2024) at Kukum seaside pub in Honiara.

The deceased had a few beers with a colleague and his wife when a person came to their table and assaulted his colleague’s wife.

The deceased was attacked by the alleged suspects while his colleague took his wife to safety outside of the pub.

Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mostyn Mangau said, “The deceased was rushed to National Referral Hospital (NRH) shortly after the incident where he was later pronounced dead.”

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May 16

Solomon’s International Assistance Force (SIAF) engaged with the University of South Pacific Honiara students at a large sporting event at Multi-Purpose hall and outdoor Dome in Honiara on 16 May 2024.

The engagement program with the RSIPF is part of the ongoing involvement of the Solomon Island International Force (SIAF) comprising Australian, Fiji Police and Defense forces.

Today’s engagement sends a clear message of support to Solomon Island youths in their sporting and education pursuit.

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