The Government of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Immigration Border Security on Monday 22 May 2023, to strengthen and enhance border security. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr.
Leaked documents reveal the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands has requested to fly in a 10-man Chinese security personnel, two machine guns, dozens of pistols, rifles and a sniper rifle to provide security at the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands and Australia reaffirmed mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and agreed to work together as close friends. Thanks to a ‘talanoa or tok stori’ session between Prime Minister Hon.
“The country’s traditional security partners are always important to and will remain so. But in moving forward to achieve our security needs, it is clear that we need to diversify the country’s relationship with our partners,” he said.
Chairman for Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee and Opposition MP Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr said the Government should be concerned that our police has been trained by two different security partners.
Around 200 defence and police personnel deployed to Honiara to assist with restoration of law and order in Honiara following the recent unrest, have successfully completed their 10 and 14 days period of health monitoring with all COVID-19 tests results, negative.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is conducting a high visibility presence to monitor a planned protest in Honiara today. Supervising Director National Response Department Inspector Elvis Manakako says the high visibility presence is to reassure the general public that the police is…
Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau described an article titled ‘ARMED GROUP PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW GOVT’ published in print media today as a threat to national security. In a media statement, Commissioner Mangau assures that Police were made aware and is investigating the matter seriously.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Patrol boat AUKI left Honiara yesterday to Australia. A decommissioning service was held last week to remeber the boat’s 30 successful years in service.
Four Solomon Islands Police Response Team(PRT) at the Border were ambushed ahead of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s visit to Nila in Shortland Islands yesterday. The incident happened prior to the arrival of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
The Solomon Islands is expecting to receive a new Patrol boat from Australia, May this year. The boat will be named Patrol Boat Taro. This is to replace Patrol Boat Auki which is currently out of service.
The New Zealand Air Force will make a full air surveillance over the Solomon Islands Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) this week. The air force will arrive in the country tomorrow, following a request by Royal Solomon Islands Police Force through the National Government.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has made plans to provide security operation assistance to Papua New Guinea Police for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Port Moresby in November.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Response Team has apprehended 29 Bougainvilleans today in the western province for allegedly entering the country’s border illegally. Reports say, the men entered the country’s border yesterday and were believed to be heading for Noro town in North New Georgia.
The Police Explosive ordnance disposal,EOD, team this morning destroyed a US 5 inch MK35 High explosive projectile near the White River Market, West Honiara.
A rape suspect was apprehended and recaptured by Kirakira Police today at Kaona Sugu village after he escaped Police custody last Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Solomon islands Correctional Service, Mr John Aheua confirmed the remandee was arrested earlier today at 12 noon, after a joint…
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) for ensuring a safe and peaceful Solomon Islands throughout the festive season.
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 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.
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.