Discussions have progressed between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Papua New Guinea Police regarding security at their common border. Police Commissioner Prendergast revealed in his recent weekly media conference in Honiara.
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga is keen to see New Zealand assistance towards policing in Solomon Islands after RAMSI leaves in 2017. Mr. Maelanga echoed the sentiment when meeting the New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Ms. Marion Crawshaw yesterday.
Police in Auki with the help of the Police Response Team have arrested 28 suspects following a dispute in Auki early this week. This was announced by Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast in his weekly media conference today.
The Royal Solomon Islands will begin a new operation called “Operation Community Visitation,” as of tomorrow. This is a new approach to building trust between communities and the RSIPF. Explaining the new operation is Deputy Police Commissioner, Gabriel Manelusi.
Police in Auki Malaita Province have arrested three people from East Fataleka allegedly involved in a brawl yesterday. Operation Manager Inspector Timothy Apaesi said the incident occurred after the Auki Magistrate Court announced its decision regarding a land dispute case.
The Tigoa police in Rennell Bellona province has arrested a man in relation to an unlawful wounding incident at Kagua village, West Rennell over the weekend.
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on its historical achievement in sending its first officers to be part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur, Sudan. Mr.
Most traffic accidents occurring in and around Honiara city are alcohol-related, says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Kukum Traffic Centre. About four traffic accidents occurred over the weekend in Honiara alone.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) congratulates the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on its historical achievement in the deployment of its members to join a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.
The RSIPF is reminding the general public, particularly people living in the Provinces to reconsider any sea travel during current bad weather. Travel across the ocean even on a short trip can be risky.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully commissioned four of its officers in Honiara today before their 12-month deployment under the UN Peace Keeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan this weekend. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga confirms this to local journalists.
Former City Mayor Alference Fatai has escaped a 12-month imprisonment term for bribery. The Magistrate Court yesterday sentenced Mr. Fatai to 12 months imprisonment but suspended it for two years. Principal Magistrate Shepherd Lapo suspended the sentence because of Mr.
Families in North Malaita have been encouraged to practice family planning. Community Health Nursing Consultant Malu’u Lawrence Irobaea made the call during the Malaita Day celebrations in North Malaita yesterday.
Police in Yandina are searching for a man who went missing at sea between West Guadalcanal and Russell Islands. The man believed to be part Tikopia and Guadalcanal, was part of a group of four young men who set off from Tina village of Visale to Russell Islands by boat, Tuesday last week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has increased its force number after the graduation of 70 new officers last Friday. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Minister for Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, Stanley Sofu reinforced the importance of recruiting fresh…
Members of Bitiama’a Community in North have applauded the prompt response from Malu’u Police to arrest a youth for causing public disturbance last week. The successful arrest of this young man resulted from a close cooperation between the police and community members.
The Guadalcanal Provincial executive welcomes current negotiations between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Solomon Islands Government for Australia’s presence in the country- offering a piece of land for AFP’s base.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is still awaiting the postmortem result of the young man who died in state custody. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says police is very committed for a transparent investigation into the matter.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) has made several arrests in relation to a dispute between two communities at Paradise community, Western Province.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Government to clear the air over Australian security deal in Solomon Islands. A statement by the Opposition Group said the Government must come clean on whether the claims are true or not.
