Media Releases

Mar 21

Over the past three weeks over 100 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Officers participated in training delivered by the Australian Defence Force as part of Exercise Coastwatchers 24-1.

The jointly-designed courses included Orders Preparation, Low Risk Search, Small Boats Maintenance, Small Boats Handling and Border Surveillance.

Images:
Mar 20

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) participated in a commissioning service held at Wesley United Church today (20 March 2024) for the upcoming joint Election on 17 April 2024.

The service served as a moment of reflection and dedication as officers prepared to undertake their responsibilities during the upcoming country’s major event National General Election 2024 (NGE24).

Images:
, , , , , , , , ,
Mar 19

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara on Wednesday 20th March 2024.

Acting Director of EODD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The Hells Point Demolition Range in Central Guadalcanal will be active from 8 am to 1pm (20 March 2024).”

Images:
Mar 15

Police at Sehge have confirmed the discovery of a dead body of a female in her 40s who was attacked by a crocodile on 13 March 2024.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The crocodile attack happened at Dokudola camp in Marovo lagoon when the deceased went to have her bath close to the seaside.”

Images:
Mar 14

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the supporters of intending candidates who will be running for the upcoming National General Election 2024 (NGE24) to stop threatening each other during the campaign period.

The appeal came after a group of men came to Henderson Police Station and raised some issues which had occurred at a constituency in Guadalcanal Province last week.

Images:
Mar 14

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki and Atoifi have arrested two suspects for attempted murder at Maone village in east Kwaio over the weekend.

Commissioner RSIPF Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “It was alleged that the suspects believed that the victim arranged their mother to have a love affair with another person.”

Commissioner Mangau says, “One of the two suspects struck the victim with a bush knife several times but the victim missed it.”

Images:
Mar 14

New Zealand Police under the Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) handed over audio speakers and its accessories worth $40,000.00 plus Solomon dollars to the Learning and Development (L&D) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) on 13 March 2024 at Rove police headquarters.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said during his press conference, this equipment is state of the art audio equipment used for enhancing the presentations and training that is delivered by RSIPF staff working at the L&D from Rove Police headquarters.

Images:
, , , ,
Mar 14

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have conducted Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) in Choiseul Province.

The operation is to secure livelihoods and promote safety in Taro and surrounding communities in collaboration with local authorities and community leaders on their recent trip.

EODD aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the people in Solomon Islands that are continually affected by the World War II remnants.

Images:
,
Mar 14

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Women's Advisory Network (WAN) has elected a new committee to lead and drive initiatives aimed at empowering women within the RSIPF.

The new committee comprises of Inspector Georgina Taupongi as chairperson, Staff Sergeant Vivian Foanaota as vice chairperson, Sergeant Samanthan Kikoni as Secretary, Inspector Racheal Kiplay as Treasurer and five committee members. RSIPF female officers also elected leaders for their working committee and social committee.

Images:
Mar 12

Nine officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Central Province are the latest recipients of a 5-step Mindset Training program conducted recently.

The New Zealand Police, under the Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) alongside the Provincial Training Officer (PTO), Constable Matthew Mumane and Constable Benjamin Pitakaka delivered Mindset Training in Tulagi.

Images:

Pages