Media Releases

Nov 02
AFP helps boost RSIPF capability to keep communities safe and secure

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has delivered specialist training and donated vehicles and weapons with a combined investment of over AUD $1.3 million to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), which is continuing to strengthen its operational capability in the lead up to and beyond the Pacific Games 2023.

In a gifting ceremony held in Honiara today (2 November, 2022), the AFP, through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), handed over 13 vehicles and 60 Daniels Defense MK18 rifles.

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Nov 01
Semi-permanent house burnt down to ashes, police investigate

The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating an arson incident at Malaita Outer Island (MOI).

The investigation was established after a semi-permanent house belonging to the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Sikaiana ward 33 burnt down to ashes on 16 October 2022.

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Nov 01
Police arrest three suspects for common assault, police marked vehicle rocked

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested three suspects for common assault at Solomon Water area next to Tuvaruhu, while on the ground a group of boys threw rocks at officers and police vehicles.

Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr Simpson Pogeava says, “During the night on Saturday 29 October 2022, Honiara city support team attended a report of a common assault at Solomon Water area next to Tuvaruhu settlement.

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Oct 31
Police acknowledge public for good behaviour during boxing fight between SI and PNG last week

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) thank the members of the general public and sport fans for good behaviour shown during the boxing fight between Solomon Islands (SI) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) last week (26 and 27 October 2022).

Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava says, “This was a successful event where police deployed a good number of officers to provide high visibility during the game.

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Oct 31
Six EOD officers of RSIPF graduated with level 2 IMAS certificate in Honiara

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team has graduated six officers for completing level two of International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) on 28 October 2022 at Hell’s Point, East Honiara.

Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Operations Russel Tagini says, “After so many years now passed since World War II. In the End we were contaminated with a good number of UXOs left behind on the surface, some shallow lay beneath, some under rocks, swamp, only to name a few.”

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Oct 31
An adult male person charge for traffic accident over the weekend

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at National Traffic Department (NTD) have charged an adult male person for a traffic accident over the weekend (28 October 2022) close to Multi-Purpose hall in Honiara.

Director NTD Superintendent William Foufaka says, “The defendant was driving a white Toyota Hilux heading down to western side of the Honiara, when involved in a Traffic accident.

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Oct 27
Police arrest two suspects for the allegation of murder in Reef Islands

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Lata and Manuapo in Reef Islands have arrested two male suspects for the alleged murder of a 14-year-old girl last month.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations, Ms. Juanita Matanga said the arrest was made on 24 October 2022 during a joint operation between Lata and Manuapo police officers.

DC Matanga said, Lata police currently dealt with the suspect and looked at possibilities to remand the two suspects.

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Oct 25
Premier Rhoda Sikilabu encourage Buala Police Officers during a closing ceremony of two weeks POM training in Isabel Province

Premier of the Isabel Province, Honourable Rhoda Sikilabu in her remarks during the closing ceremony of Public Order Management (POM) training have encouraged Buala Police Officers to use the new skills, attitude and confidence gained during the training to build more credibility and integrity.

Premier Sikilabu said your commitment to the training program is much appreciated. Congratulate you for the new skills and knowledge you gain after the two weeks of intensive training.

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Oct 25
RSIPF training demonstration in Isabel was great success

Twenty-two (22) officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police (RSIPF) in Isabel Province conducted a successful Public Order Management (POM) demonstration after completing a two weeks training provided by the China Liaison Team (CPLT) in Buala on 22 October 2022.

The demonstration, which was held amid heavy rain in the morning, consist of unarmed combat skill, use of police long sticks, use of batons and shields and crowd control.

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Oct 25
POLICE SAFELY RETURN TOURISTS, TOUR-GUIDES TO HONIARA

Tulagi police have safely transported 15 international war veteran tourists and two local tour guides to Honiara on Monday.

These tourists and tour guides plus two local boat crews survived a boat-capsized incident off Sole Village at Big Ngella on Sunday night.

According to a police report, 19 individuals in total arrived at Vanita Motel on Sunday, for a day trip that was organised by a Honiara based tourism operator, on a ray boat owned by Rax Boys.

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