Media Releases

Jul 16

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki have conducted a search warrant and confiscated seventeen cartons of beer at a bottle shop in the Kwaibala area recently.

The Auki police liquor unit did execute the search warrant for the unlicensed liquor outlet during a high visibility operation.

Operation (Ops) Manager, Auki police, Superintendent (Supt) Michael Ramosaea said, “The search warrant was executed successfully. The owner of the shop somehow managed to evade the police, however he voluntarily came to Auki police station for further dealings.”

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Jul 15

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) organised a send-off service to pay respect to late police sergeant Benjamin Teilo at the All Saint church, in Honiara last week.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, “The sad news of the passing away of late Sergeant Teilo is really hard news for us RSIPF organization, family members, relatives and friends.”

Commissioner Mangau said, “I am lost for words to describe the sadness that all of us have experienced from the news of the passing away of one of our leaders.”

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Jul 05

Police at Kirakira are investigating a fatal road accident that took a life of a 30-year-old male person at Tahitarau logging road, Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province on 29 June 2024.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira-Ulawa Province, Superintendent Peter Sitai explain, “The deceased and nine male adults boarded a vehicle heading to the Tahitarau logging area to load sawn timbers. On their way back the driver (deceased) lost control of the vehicle as they went down the sloppy road, the vehicle overturned.”

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Jul 01

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) took part with other stakeholders and Government institutions during an orientation program for Honiara City Council (HCC) Councillors recently in Honiara.

NCPD Director Superintendent John Matamaru says, “The main objective of our presentation is to strengthen our collaboration with the councillors and how we can support our community leaders to ensure that our population enjoys peace and harmony in the Capital.”

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Jun 26

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) along with its partners, recently visited leaders, elders and chiefs in the communities of Kukum and Choviri.

NCPD Director Superintendent John Matamaru says, “This initiative is purposely to introduce our partners to the community, building relationship, and understanding and identify the needs of the community to ascertain suitable solution to mitigate the growing concerns in the community.”

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Jun 21

Police officers at Auki Police Station have recently arrested and charged a 23-year-old male for attempted murder in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa says, “The victim is a 32-year-old male employee of the Exodus road construction company. The incident occurred while the victim and his colleague were talking with someone who had previously argued with the colleague.”

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Jun 21

Police officers at Auki police station have arrested and charged a 48-years-old male person for unlawfully wounding a 27-year-old female at West Kwara’ae, in Malaita Province recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa says, “According to the initial report, the victim had an argument with the suspect’s daughter over ngali nuts.”

PPC Tafoa says, “After the argument, the daughter returned home and informed her father that she had been verbally abused by another woman.”

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Jun 17

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) brass band along with the Australia Defence Force (ADF) band have put on a fun and entertaining show at the Unity Square in celebration of the Kings birthday on Saturday (14.06.2024).

The event was a great opportunity for members of the public to come together and enjoy the evening of music and entertainment. It was a good turnout of families, teenagers and young adults despite the cloudy weather. The bands played all types of music including local songs.

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Jun 11

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with its security partners have hosted a community engagement program through sports at the Honiara Secondary High School field on Saturday (08.06.2024).

National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) Director Superintendent John Matamaru says, “The purpose and intend of these engagements are to build civilian’s confident and trust in their police.”

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Jun 06

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tigoa police station are the latest recipients of the Crime Prevention Strategy (CPS), Mindset and Family Violence training this week in Renbel province.

The New Zealand Police (SIPSP) alongside the RSIPF Provincial Training Officer Sergeant Henry Oneone, and NCPD Sergeant Tamaeri Cheong delivered the training in Tigoa.

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