Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has assured members of the Parliamentary Opposition and Independent Groups, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is ready to assume full responsibility when the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) leaves on 30th June 2017.
The brief of evidence in relation to the death in State Custody in June this year still awaits the testimony of a witness before being referred to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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.
Police have arrested and charged a senior government official with several counts of Official Corruption. A Police media statement today says the arrest was made under the Task Force Janus operation between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is gearing up for the upcoming Parliament meeting next month. Parliament will start its fifth sitting for this year on 1st November.
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.
Crime Prevention Committees have been established in various communities in Russell islands, Central province. This was a joint initiative between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the local communities to combat crime at the community level.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has said the disposal of explosive remnants from the Second World War depends entirely on the conditions of the projectiles. Mr.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will provide the most effective strategy for dealing with crime as a tool to build peace in the communities. Deputy Police Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi revealed this during the International Day of Peace celebration last Wednesday. Mr.
An Australian clearance dive team has hauled in over 3.5 tonnes of WWII munitions from the water at Hells Point in Guadalcanal. A media statement said the Operation Render Safe has found 82 United States 155 millimetres high explosive projectiles covered in barnacles near Alligator Creek.
The new Solomon Islands Crime Prevention Strategy was well-received at the recent Pacific Chiefs of Police conference held in Tahiti this month. Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Frank Prendergast revealed in his weekly media conference.
A minute silence was observed in honour of fallen Royal Solomon Islands Police Officers (RSIPF) today. The ceremony took place at the GBR, RAMSI Memorial base, East Honiara. This is part of celebrations commemorating this year’s ‘Police Remembrance Day’.
A team of Royal Australian Navy clearance divers is partnering with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on Guadalcanal to enhance the underwater clearance capability of the Solomon team.
The office of the commissioner of police has dismissed rumours of suspected human remains found along the Mataniko River at Vara Creek, Central Honiara. The pathology result from the National Referral Hospital proves the remains are from an animal NOT human.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is now making arrests as the enforcement of the 2010 Tobacco Act becomes effective. Acting Police Commissioner Mr. Gabriel Manelusi confirms the arrests. Mr Manelusi calls on the public to always respect the enforcement of the new tobacco Act.
People of Russell Island in Central Islands Province have questioned the recent directives, allowing bomb disposal activities in the province especially their fishing grounds. A teacher of Hae Primary School Mr. Joseph Tenda has voiced this worry last Friday. Mr.
Police have warned all drivers to highly consider traffic laws when driving on the public roads. Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Gabriel Manelusi made the statement through the local media last week.
Fourteen roadside vendors were recently apprehended as the police began to enforce the Tobacco Control Act 2010. A statement from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the vendors were arrested for selling single roll cigarettes, which is illegal under the law.
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.
A former Provincial Police Commander for Malaita Province, Lucian Konata has questioned the current deployment of RSIPF officers to join United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. Mr.
