Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a 40-year-old male person at pit one, at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) in Central Guadalcanal on 21 November 2023.
Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a 40-year-old male person at pit one, at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) in Central Guadalcanal on 21 November 2023.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) would like to remind good citizens to be mindful not to bring any dangerous prohibited items in all games venues.
This is after lots of dangerous weapons have been confiscated at the main entrance of the National Stadium during the official opening on 19 November 2023.
AFP members who live and work in Solomon Islands have dedicated their extra time and expertise in various sports to help prepare local athletes competing in the 2023 Pacific Games.
AFP member, Kevin Shaw, an advisor for the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is the coach of the Solomon Islands Judo team.
Since his deployment into the country, Shaw has dedicated his private time when not doing policing duties to training the judo team.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) thanked the general public for the peaceful celebrations last night during the Sol2023 Pacific Games official opening ceremony at the National Stadium at East of Honiara.
Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “The opening ceremony is a success, I am happy to inform everyone that there were no major incidents reported during the ceremony last night.”
New fire advisor for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Fire and Rescue Department, Inspector Matt Goldman, is happy with their Department’s readiness for the Pacific Games.
Goldman, a member of the Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW), is here under a secondment arrangement between the FRNSW and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Under this arrangement, the AFP source technical support, training and equipment from the FRNSW and deliver them to the RSIPF through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is ready to deliver a safe and secure 17th Sol2023 Pacific Games as we prepare for the official opening this coming Sunday.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Operation and Sol2023 Pacific Games Operation Commander said the RSIPF as lead security agency for the Pacific Games operations have diligently planned and committed to ensuring a safe and memorable Pacific Games for everyone.
AC Thugea said she is confident with all the security arrangements for athletes, officials, and visitors attending the Pacific Games.
The Zebra crossing at King George Sixth school roundabout will be closed during the 17th Sol2023 Pacific Games.
Director National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Superintendent William Foufaka said this is to allow the traffic flow during the games event.
Director Foufaka said a temporary crossing will be further 20 metres away from the King George Sixth school roundabout eastern side. NTD are working closely with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development to relocate the temporary crossing.
The National Traffic Department of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) advises the road users that a new road diversion during the 17th Sol2023 Pacific Games will be from King George Sixth school roundabout down to Sol Rice, Solbrew and back to Ranadi roundabout.
Director National Traffic Department (NTD) RSIPF Superintendent William Foufaka said this is to allow the traffic flow during the games event.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in collaboration with the Solomon Island (SIMA) Maritime Authority commences its safe boat operation starting on 17 November as we approach the Sol2023 Pacific Games here in the Capital (Honiara).
Maritime Police and SIMA’s vessel inspections section together with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) will ensure that orderly embarking and disembarking of passengers, cargo and dangerous goods.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) came alive on 15 November, 2023 when members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF) visited with entertainments, gifts and a live musical performance.
SIAF’s Australian Defence Force (ADF) brass band joined the RSIPF band to put on a spectacular performance at the NRH which helped lift the spirits and cheer-up a crowd of NRH staff, patients and visitors.