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Cabinet paper for Seif Ples formalization coming

By LACHLAN EDDIE The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS) is working to formalize the establishment of Seif Ples and will prepare a Cabinet paper to secure top-level government recognition.

17 Jun 2025

Peace and Unity
“PREVENTION MUST BECOME A CENTRAL FOCUS” SAY PS DR DEREK FUTAIASI
Prevention must become a central focus of community and government efforts to address men’s violence against women and girls. Speaking at the launching of the two day dialogue on national cross gender dialogue Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) Permanent…
11 Jun 2024
Breaking News
Seif Ples recieved donation of SBD $120 000 from POB
Seif Ples Centre in Honiara have recieved a donation of 1-hundred and twenty thousand dollars from Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) recently. The cheaque was handed over by POB Chief Executive Officer Upul Hettiarachi at the Seif Ples Centre at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
9 Oct 2020
Top Headlines
‘Violence doesn’t choose anyone’: Seif Ples highlights crisis services
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence mobilised organisations around the world, including Seif Ples, which joined the campaign by highlighting the services it offers victims of gender-based violence and sexual abuse.
9 Dec 2017
People
62 POLICE SAFETY NOTICES ISSUED OVER FESTIVE SEASON
A total of 62 Police Safety Notices has been issued by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) over the festive season. The notices were issued due to a number of domestic violence cases reported to the Police.
18 Jan 2017
Communities
STOPPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS EVERYBODY’s RESPONSIBILITY
Stopping domestic violence in the country is everybody’s responsibility, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Strongly condemning the recent death of a five months pregnant mother from Konola village, North-East Guadalcanal Tuesday this week, Mr Prendergast said everyone has to do something.
22 Oct 2016
Crime
MAN REMANDED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF PREGNANT WIFE
A man in his 30s was arrested and remanded in police custody for the alleged murder of his five months pregnant wife. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Morstin Mangau told members of the local media in a weekly media conference today. Mr.
20 Oct 2016
Fiji
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE TOOK PART IN REGIONAL MEETING
Family Support Centre has successfully participated in the 7th Regional Meeting of Pacific Women Network against Violence against Women in Fiji. Director of Family Support Center Ms.
4 Oct 2016
Abuses
STUDENTS RECEIVED LAPTOPS FOR POSTER COMPETITION
Two young students yesterday received a laptop each for their winning entries in a poster competition aimed at raising awareness on the impact of gender-based violence. World Vision Solomon Islands with the support of World Vision USA launched the poster competition in August this year.
9 Sept 2016
Court
COURTS TO DEAL WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES SOON
The Courts will soon deal with offences of domestic violence under the Family Protection Act. Director of Public Prosecutions, Ronald Bei Talasasa told SIBC News in a recent interview.
2 Jul 2016
Abuses
30K OR 3 YEARS JAIL TERM FOR ECONOMIC ABUSE: FPA
A person can be jailed for three years or fined for $30,000.00 if he or she is guilty of committing Economic Abuse under the Family Protection Act (FPA).
27 Jun 2016
Abuses
FAMILY VIOLENCE & GENDER INEQUALITY RELATIONS
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says family violence cannot be addressed without taking due consideration on the gender inequalities faced by women and girls in the country.
30 Apr 2016
Abuses
CARTOON ANGERED WOMEN’s COUNCIL
A cartoon published in the Solomon Star has angered the Solomon Islands National Council of Women. According to the President, Mrs. Ella Kauhue, the Cartoonist is insensitive to the issues affecting young girls in the country especially sexual violation in the country.
27 Apr 2016
Abuses
POLICE SAFETY NOTICES ISSUED UNDER NEW FAMILY LAW
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has issued six Police Safety Notices under the Family Protection Act in Honiara, Western, Makira and Malaita provinces. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said more work needs to be done to implement the Act.
17 Apr 2016
Judiciary
AMENDED PENAL CODE ON SEXUAL OFFENCES TO DEAL WITH OFFENDERS
The Director of Public Prosecutions warns the new Penal Code Amendment Sexual Offences Bill 2016 will ensure Justice be resounded on offenders if they commit sexual violence on their legal spouses or partners. This was one of the clauses the Sexual Offence Bill 2016 seeks to amend.
11 Apr 2016
Laws
RSIPF COMMITS TO IMPLEMENTING FAMILY LAW
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be working hard to implement the Family Protection Act, say Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Commissioner Prendergast made the assurance during his most recent weekly media conference. “We’ll be working hard to make sure that we do our part.
11 Apr 2016
Gender
REPORT CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PM SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has strongly encouraged Solomon Islanders to report cases of family or domestic violence to law enforcement agencies as the country now enforces its Family Protection Act.
10 Apr 2016
Church
RSIPF RECOGNISES CHURCH & CULTURAL ROLES IN IMPLEMENTING FPA
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recognised the roles played by local cultures and churches in the implementation of the Family Protection Act 2014.
9 Apr 2016
Gender
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT LAUNCHED PUBLICITY INITIATIVE
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 launches its publicity initiative today. The Act which was gazetted on the first of April is developed to address the increasing rate of family or domestic violence nationally.
8 Apr 2016
Gender
SINCW CALLS FOR NEW STUDY INTO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) is calling on the National government to carry out a new study on gender-based violence in the country. President of the Council Ms.
8 Apr 2016