Media Releases

May 08
A man who cuts the hand of a victim in Isabel is sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment for wounding a 37-year-old man with a bush knife in Isabel province recently.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said the victim and someone were sitting on a boat, sharing stories while waiting for another person, when the incident happened.

Commissioner Mangau said while waiting, the defendant walked directly to the boat and falsely accused the victim, and he struck the victim on his neck, but the victim defended the bush knife, and the knife landed on the victim’s left hand.

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May 06
NCPD and CPLT officers delivers crime investigation to RSIPF officers in Western Province

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have successfully completed a three-day criminal investigation training for officers in Western Province recently.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Superintendent Wilken Miriki says, “The training was conducted at Gizo police station and attended by a total of 21 police officers from five police stations in Western Province.”

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May 05
NCPD and New Zealand Police train Buala police on mindset plus and cybercrime

The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and New Zealand Police (NZP) have recently conducted a training on mindset plus and cybercrime for Buala police in Isabel Province.

The refresher trainings focused on developing high-performing and capable teams, enhancing community engagement, and implementing crime prevention strategies.

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May 05
Malu’u police arrest a 28-year-old male suspect for the murder incident

Malu’u police in Malaita Province have arrested a 28-year-old male person on 1 May 2025 following the death of a 63-year-old man at Ruagao village in North Malaita.

It was alleged that the suspect got angry following a land dispute issue between him and the deceased.

Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said he went to the deceased's house and attacked the deceased with a spade.

Commissioner Mangau said he struck the deceased on his head and face, which caused severe injury to the deceased's upper body, and he was later pronounced dead.

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May 03
15 police officers graduate as PRD operators

Fifteen police officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) graduated as Police Response Department (PRD) operators at the Rove police club on 2 May 2025.

During the graduation ceremony, RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mangau said, it is with great pride and deep appreciation that I stand before you today to mark the successful completion of the PRD Basic Operators Course 1/2025—a course that represents not only a milestone in training excellence but also a significant investment in the future capability and professionalism of the RSIPF.

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Apr 29
Police are stepping up security amidst the current political situation

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has stepped up its security operations for the current parliament meeting and in preparation for the Motion of No Confidence (MoNC) next week.

Police will be working closely with local communities in Honiara to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for all citizens.

Police is closely monitoring the current political situation and appeals to everyone to stay calm and allow our leaders to do their business.

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Apr 29
Police arrest suspect for DV incident in CP

Tulagi Police have arrested a male suspect for assaulting his wife at Toga village in Central Province recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said the arrest came about after the wife reported his husband to the police for smoking marijuana.

PPC Soakai said it was alleged that the suspect got angry, grabbed a wooden paddle and struck his wife on her leg, and she escaped.

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Apr 29
RSIPF formally welcome new RAPPP Commander

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has formally welcomed the new Commander for the RSIPF & Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), Commander Hall O’Meagher.

Commander O’Meagher will replace Commander Heath Davies who will complete his deployment under RAPPP in mid-2025.

Commander O’Meagher is currently in Honiara on a month visit to familiarise himself with the new environment that he will be working under for couple of years.

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Apr 29
Police arrest a catechist for disturbing Easter program in CP

Tulagi police have arrested a catechist at the Bola community in Central Province for disturbance during Easter weekend recently.

It was alleged that the catechist disturbed, threatened, and assaulted and used abusive words during the program while the Bola community gathered for their program.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai said the suspect has been disturbing the church service in the community, which leads to the cancellation of the church program.

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Apr 25
NCPD and CPLT officers conducts community engagement at schools and communities in Western Province

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have successfully completed four days of awareness talks at schools and communities in Western Province.

NCPD and CPLT officers visited five schools, including Reginald Chapman Nicholson College, Goldie College and Ringi School.

Students were taught and informed of the Five Drivers of Crime: Illegal Alcohol and Drugs, Family Violence, Issues Affecting Youth, Resources and Environment and Emerging Issues, and Offences and Their Penalties.

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