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WOMEN CAN DO THE JOB: PPC LETA
One of the first female Provincial Police Commanders (PPC) Patricia Leta is encouraging all females who take up policing as their career to effectively carry out duties equal to their male colleagues. Speaking through RAMSI’s sponsored radio program, Talking Truth, early this week, Ms.
3 Feb 2016
RAMSI
RAMSI PREPARING TO TRANSFER POLICING TO RSIPF
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is preparing to transfer the final policing and national security responsibilities to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) before June 2017. While preparations are underway, mentoring and guidance for police will continue.
2 Feb 2016
Leadership
AUGA DENIED BEING ARRESTED BY POLICE
The Member of Parliament for Lau Mbaelelea Hon. Augustine Auga has denied being arrested by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. Reacting to a Police story about his arrest over the national service this afternoon, Hon.
2 Feb 2016
Solomon Islands
RSIPF APPOINTS TWO FEMALE PPC OFFICERS
Two female police officers have been appointed Provincial Police Commanders (PPC). RAMSI Public Affairs and Media Manager, Johnson Honimae told the Talking Truth program, it is the first time for such appointments to be done.
1 Feb 2016
Communities
COMMUNITIES CONCERNED OVER LIQUOR-RELATED ISSUES
Communities in North Malaita have expressed concerns over the number of liquor license holders in the region. SIBC stringer for North Malaita, John Andrew Kiri said the concern came as a result of increasing alcohol-related activities in the region.
31 Jan 2016
Court
4th SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT ROBBERY
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in relation to the recent robbery incident in front of the former Westpac Bank, now Bank South Pacific in Honiara. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast confirmed Police arrested the fourth suspect Wednesday evening.
22 Jan 2016
Crime
3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN RELATION TO LATEST ROBBERY
Police in Honiara have arrested three adult male suspects in relation to the alleged robbery incident at the BSP Bank, formerly known as the Westpac Bank Monday this week.
20 Jan 2016
Australia
AUSTRALIA & SOLOMONS PROVIDE NAVAL ASSISTANCE TO VANUATU
Australia and Solomon Islands will be providing naval assistance to Vanuatu for its national election this Friday. Early this month, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel Lata and crew departed Honiara for Port Vila.
19 Jan 2016
Elections
RSIPF TEAM TO VANUATU ON SNAP ELECTIONS
A team from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has left for Port Vila, Vanuatu, to assist with the country’s upcoming Snap Elections next week. The officers left on board the Patrol Boat Lata Monday this week at the request of the Vanuatu Government.
15 Jan 2016
Incidents
MISSING PERSONS AND BOAT FOUND
The 21-foot Yahama boat which went missing since Friday last week between Makira Ulawa and Malaita Province has been found outside a harbour in South Malaita.
14 Jan 2016
Communities
YOUTH LEADER WANTS POLICE POST IN WEST GUADALCANAL
A youth leader has called for a police post to serve the areas of West Guadalcanal. Batista John, the youth leader in Savulei community, West Guadalcanal made the call after the recent death of a man at Lambi Monday this week.
14 Jan 2016
Court
MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO DEATH OF ANOTHER
Guadalcanal Provincial Police has arrested an adult male in his 30’s from Kojuku Village in Northwest Guadalcanal. A police statement says this is in relation to the death of another male person in the region’s village of Koi Mauvo Village on Monday morning.
13 Jan 2016
Festivities
WESTERN PROVINCE COMMENDS RSIPF FOR SECURITY
The Western Provincial Government has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) for their support in maintaining peace and security in the province during the festive season.
7 Jan 2016
Central Islands Province
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IMPORTANT IN 2016: RSIPF
Community partnership is priority for the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) in Central Province this year. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Central Province, Patricia Leta told SIBC News, community partnership is quite effective during the festive season.
6 Jan 2016
Communities
POLICE BOSS COMMENDED FOR GOOD WORK
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has been commended for its work in maintaining peace and security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in North Malaita. Police operations in Malu’u during the festive season resulted in three arrests for illegal brewing.
5 Jan 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
POLICE DRUG BUST A SUCCESS
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully raided and confiscated thousands of litres of Kwaso and dozens of Marijuana plants over the weekend at Taba’a settlement, in Honiara’s outskirts.
5 Jan 2016
Communities
2016 NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS A QUIET ONE
The 2016 New Year celebrations have been generally reported as a quiet one. Residents from different parts of Honiara have reported peaceful celebrations. In Makira Ulawa Province, Provincial Secretary Silas Sitai reported that new year celebrations in Kirakira, wards 9, 10 and 11 were peaceful.
4 Jan 2016
Communities
CRIME-FREE MALAITA MY 2016 PRIORITY: ALFRED UIGA
Malaita Provincial Police Commander Alfred Uiga says ensuring a ‘crime free Malaita’ is his priority for 2016. Speaking to SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program this morning, Mr Uiga says police will continue to tighten law and order in Malaita Province.
4 Jan 2016
Laws
KWASO PRODUCERS APPREHENDED
Police Officers in Malu’u and a Chief in Bita’ama, successfully confiscated tools used for producing home brew and kwaso in North Malaita last Thursday. Police approached the men and asked them to surrender equipment used to produce the illegal alcohol. John Andrew Kiri reports.
4 Jan 2016
Solomon Islands
US DONATED EQUIPMENT FOR UXO RECOVERY WORK
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Walter North has donated equipment valued at about $200,000 Solomon Islands for use in unexploded ordnance (UXO) recovery. A statement from the U.S.
22 Nov 2015