Media Releases

Feb 17

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department closed a two-week Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) training program at Hells Point on 13 February 2026.

The training program was conducted by Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) instructors to enhance the capability of the RSIPF EOD Department in dealing with World War II remnants.

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Feb 15

Auki police have arrested a 40-year-old male prime suspect who allegedly attacked one of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) workers at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province.

The arrests were conducted with the help of the community on the morning of 12 February at the home village of the suspect.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said several attempts to arrest the prime suspect have been made; however, police have not been successful.

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Feb 15

Six Papua New Guinea (PNG) nationals from Misima Island went missing at sea ashore in Alokan, Russell Islands, in the Solomon Islands on 14 February 2026.

The six PNG nationals travel from the PNG mainland to Misima Island after dropping off a teacher and a student. They drift at sea for three weeks from PNG sea to the Solomon Islands.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said they encountered bad weather, which gave them poor visibility to see Misima Island, and they ended up running out of fuel.

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Feb 13

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) welcomes home after participating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) SWAT Challenge in Dubai from 7 to 11 February 2026.

Acting Commissioner of the RSIPF, Mr. Mathias Lenialu, and his executive present at the Henderson International Airport to welcome the arrival of the RSIPF SWAT Team. CPLT Commissioner Mr. Liu Shenghuang and his members also took part in the welcome ceremony today (13 February 2026).

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Feb 11

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony for six China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members at Rove police headquarters recently.

The ceremony was attended by members of the RSIPF Executive and CPLT and was conducted in a small but meaningful setting.

RSIPF Acting Commissioner Mr. Mathias Lenialu acknowledged the profound impact the six CPLT members have had on RSIPF’s capacity development.

Commissioner Lenialu congratulates the departing six CPLT members for the outstanding job they did during their deployment in the Solomon Islands.

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Feb 10

Henderson police have arrested a 33-year-old male person for an alleged murder incident at the Motor Pool in the Henderson area recently.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Guadalcanal Province, Superintendent Eddwin Sevoa said, "It was alleged that the suspect punched a 24-year-old male victim, later deceased, several times in his face and kicked him in his belly."

PPC Sevoa said, "The victim fell on the ground unconscious and was rushed to the National Referral Hospital and died in the afternoon on the same day."

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Feb 10

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area east of Honiara, on 11th February 2026.

Director of the EOD Department, Inspector Clifford Tunuki, says, “The Hells Point Demolition Range in Central Guadalcanal will be active from 2pm to 5pm (11 February 2026).

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Feb 10

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) successfully intercepted a security breach at Henderson International Airport, demonstrating the vigilance and professionalism of its Aviation Unit.

A male person illegally entered the airside area of the airport while intoxicated. Witnesses reported that the suspect was throwing rocks at vehicles near the eastern end of the runway.

When challenged, he jumped the airside perimeter fence and ran across the runway toward the northeast fence line. Public bystanders had gathered near the exit, effectively limiting his escape.

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Feb 05

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Auki Police Operations Team has arrested a 64-year-old man for selling liquor without an approved license.

The illegal beer outlet, located in the Oio Via, Wairokai, in West Arearea, was reported by the community for contributing to antisocial behavior and other criminal activities.

Acting on these complaints, RSIPF Auki Police arrested the suspect on 2nd February 2026.

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Feb 05

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Auki Police Operations Team has successfully arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on 27th January 2026.

The incident involved two male victims who were injured while attempting to intervene in a separate brawl.

The first victim, a 20-year-old male, sustained a serious injury to his right shoulder, while the second victim, a 30-year-old male, was stabbed on the right side of his back. Both victims were immediately transported to Rohinari Health Clinic for treatment.

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