AS part of Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Executive support to the provincial policing in preparations for the upcoming Joint Election, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Juanita Matanga paid a courtesy visit to several offices before commenced her community engagements program in Makira–Ulawa Province.
DC Matanga met with the Provincial Government, the Hanuato’o Diocesan Bishop, the Kirakira Correctional Centre and the Principal Magistrate as part of encouraging collaborations and support between police in their respective establishments.
The meetings were fruitful as there was understanding already reached between these establishments and the police in preparation for the Joint Election.
DC Matanga said, “I am pleased to have heard during our short and brief visit that these establishments have good relationships with police. It is assuring to hear from the leaders that they themselves are looking forward to working with the police and other stakeholders to ensure that law and order is maintained. And they are performing their duties despite the many challenges ahead.”
On the same day, DC Matanga conducted an awareness talk at Kirakira Market on police duties and other information relating to electoral offences.
She also reminded the public the importance of exercising their democratic right during the Joint Election and at the same time to show respect to other voters and their preferred candidate.
“To ensure that law and order is maintained, it is the responsibility of voters and everyone who is involved in the election process to show respect to one another and their fellow wantok when exercising their democratic rights,” DC Matanga added.
(RSIPF/SOLSTAR)
