Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says he is confident that Police Officers who had served at the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea border will perform their duties as required during the election.
The Government has appointed a first woman Deputy Police Commissioner for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. She is Juanita Matanga. Juanita Matanga was officially announced as Deputy Police Commissioner this morning.
Former field force officers, who are awaiting the Government to act on their claims for payment for border security services provided during the Bougainville crisis, say they are not backing off from their plan to stage a ‘stand-off’ in the upcoming election.
Communities in West Rennell have called on responsible authorities to take appropriate actions in removing two barges owned by an Indonesian Mining company Bitang Borneo in Lauagi.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and Correctional Services Solomon Islands require a new era of responsibilities and recognition. Acting Commissioner of Police Operations Gabriel Manelusi made the statement during the graduation of RSIPF Public Order Management participants yesterday.
Two former Members of Parliament have been called in for questioning at the National CID Unit. They are Bradley Tovosia, the former MP for East Guadalcanal and the former MP for South Choiseul, Elijah Doromuala.
Over a 150 police officers have received certification on Public Order Management (POM) from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The Training was designed to upgrade the response capabilities of the response team during the coming general election.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are now fully trained in Public Order Management (POM) for next month’s General Elections. This follows a demonstration staged by police officers, using live ammunition and riot gear at Hell’s Point compound East of Honiara today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says it is remaining vigilant in the lead up to the country’s election in November. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told a press conference last Thursday, the Police are expecting some disturbances during the election but they remain vigilant to deal…
Over 100 police officers are currently undergoing a week long joint Public Order Management capability training in preparation for the National General Election next month.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Frank Prendergast will attend a Pacific Islands Chief of Police Conference in New Zealand this weekend. Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the conference is important as it focuses on crime prevention.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will begin its crime free election operation this weekend. Police commissioner Frank Prendergast says the operation will focus on reducing alcohol related criminal activities in Honiara City. He says the operation will target liquor shops in Honiara.
Two women have been detained on fraud-related charges – committed at two different times and incidents. One suspect, a Guadalcanal woman from Vobvota Village, was arrested after she deposited a total of $133,829.17 to two different account holders at a bank in Point Cruz.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has come out publicly to advise the public against tarnishing the public reputation of former senior executive police officers – Walter Kola and Nela Mosese.
A 26 year old man has died after a hit and run accident at Ranadi in East Honiara. The fatal accident happened Saturday evening. The Police Media Unit says the man was injured after a car hit him while he was crossing the main road at Ranadi with his wife. Police allege the car had hit the
Six officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have been commissioned as Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) officers in a landmark overseas deployment. Deputy Police Commissioner, Juanita Matanga confirms, the six officers will be deployed to Buka, Bougainville.
The Deputy Police Commissioner has urged Honiara residents to show hospitality to visiting Jamaican musician, Conkarah. Juanita Matanga made the statement this week, whilst speaking to journalists at the weekly police conference.
The Solomon Islands, PNG Boarder Operation Committee has urged the caretaker government to commit to their ex gratia payment approved by cabinet. The group’s media officer, Owen Ramoagalo says his committee will pursue this legal due until it is met by the caretaker government.
The High Court has sentenced a 25 year old man from Western Province to seven years in jail for rape. The man pleaded guilty to the offence in the Gizo Magistrate’s Court early this month on the first day of his trial. In September 2012, he entered the home of the victim, a young mother
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will only use firearms as a last resort and to protect life, says the PPF Commander, Greg Harrigan. Commander Harrigan made the statement during a radio talk back show about the Solomon Islands Government re-armament program, which was held earlier this month.
