Media Releases

May 17
Police officer dies after he was stab in Honiara

A police officer died after he was stabbed on his left eye last night (17 May 2024) at Kukum seaside pub in Honiara.

The deceased had a few beers with a colleague and his wife when a person came to their table and assaulted his colleague’s wife.

The deceased was attacked by the alleged suspects while his colleague took his wife to safety outside of the pub.

Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mostyn Mangau said, “The deceased was rushed to National Referral Hospital (NRH) shortly after the incident where he was later pronounced dead.”

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May 16
SIAF engage with USP students during a sport event

Solomon’s International Assistance Force (SIAF) engaged with the University of South Pacific Honiara students at a large sporting event at Multi-Purpose hall and outdoor Dome in Honiara on 16 May 2024.

The engagement program with the RSIPF is part of the ongoing involvement of the Solomon Island International Force (SIAF) comprising Australian, Fiji Police and Defense forces.

Today’s engagement sends a clear message of support to Solomon Island youths in their sporting and education pursuit.

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May 16
Thirteen police officers promote to senior position within the RSIPF

Thirteen officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has promoted to senior positions within the RSIPF during Commissioners parade on 16 May 2024.

The promotion happened after the Police and Prison Service Commission has endorsed the promotion of 13 officers to the ranks of Inspector, Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner.

Among the 13 newly promotions were two female officers who promoted to the rank of inspector positions.

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May 14
RSIPF Media successfully completes a day training on basic video production

The Media Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have successfully completed a one day basic skills training on video production.

The training focuses on filming and creating video content for RSIPF Facebook page. The training happened on 10 May 2024 at the Rove Police Headquarters.

The training was facilitated by the Australia Defence Force (ADF) in support of the Australia Federal Police (AFP) and Fiji Police Media Unit.

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May 10
Police denied letter published on media and it is misleading

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to confirm that an article circulated on social media on 9 May 2024 entitled a ‘public letter from the officers of the RSIPF’ is not from RSIPF and this article is grossly misleading.

The RSIPF believes the article was a disinformation tactic made for the interest of someone to tarnish the good work of China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) in Solomon Islands and the good reputation and leadership of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mr. Ian Vaevaso.

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May 09
RSIPF conduct thanksgiving service after successful police operation

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) conducted a thanksgiving service at Wesley United church in Honiara on 8 May 2024 after a successful police operation for the joint elections and election of the Prime Minister last week.

During the thanksgiving service all security partners were attended and all ranks and files of RSIPF from Guadalcanal Police and Honiara base police officers.

The thanksgiving service was organised by National Emergency Management and Special Event Planning (NEMSEP) with the Wesley United church.

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May 09
PM praise police and security partners for successful police operation

The Honourable Prime Minister (PM) Mr. Jeremiah Manele has praised the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and security partners for successful police operation for the National General Election 2024 (NGE 24) and Election of the Prime Minister recently.

In his remarks during the visit he said, “I am delighted to join you all this morning to recognize the sterling efforts and work of RSIPF as well as our Pacific Regional Partners in maintaining law and order during recent NGE 24 and the election of the Prime Minister.

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May 06
Election of PM progress, Burn Creek community engage in sport activities

While the whole of Honiara locked up with police presence during the election of the prime minister on 2 May 2024, Burns Creek community engaged in soccer and volleyball as part of community engagement of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF).

The National Crime Prevention Department of the RSIPF has engaged with the Burns Creek community to bring the youths both boys and girls in a seven a side soccer and volleyball.

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May 03
Nationwide liquor ban lift

The nationwide liquor ban for Solomon Islands enforced by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) was lifted today 3 May 2024.

The RSIPF Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) and the Overall Commander for the election of Prime Minister (PM) Mr. Ian Vaevaso said the liquor ban has now been lifted but police will continue with its security operation.

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May 03
Police appeals on social media users to stop inciting posts on Facebook

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the social media users to stop inciting posts on Facebook.

The appeal came after some Facebook users posted some hateful and inflammatory posts that were going viral targeting certain people and Provinces after the election of Prime Minister on 2 May 2024.

The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mangau made this appeal to those people who used fake Facebook accounts to stop doing that. Sharing and screen shots of those inciting posts should be stopped.

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