The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) joins the Solomon Islands Government and other stakeholders in welcoming the incoming Police Commissioner for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Matthew Varley.

The Chamber gave their acknowledgement to the outgoing Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast while attending the farewell and welcome parade to mark the RSIPF leadership change at the Rove Police Headquarter in Honiara.

“While we look forward to the leadership of Mr. Varley, it is also an ideal time to reflect on the achievements of Frank Prendergast who has done extremely well during his term.

“The growth of the local police force is a visible achievement among many of his accomplishments.”

“On behalf of the Chamber and its members I would like to thank Frank for his leadership over the last two and half years in leading the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in what was a challenging time, especially in the light of RAMSI exit.

“Under Frank’s leadership the RSIPF has grown to become a highly disciplined and capable force with strong emphasis on maintaining peace, law and order,” said SICCI CEO Dennis Meone.

The business community applauds Prendergast’s role in the establishment of Janus – the much loved anticorruption taskforce that has investigated high profile fraud cases since coming into effect – and trusts that the initiative will continue.  

“We welcome the incoming Police Commissioner Mathew Varley and we look forward to his leadership in growing the force.”

As the peak body representing the private sector, SICCI fully supports the work of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and looks forward to working closely with the new Police Commissioner and the RSIPF.

The role of RSIPF in maintaining law and order, safe and peaceful environment is important for Solomon Islands growth trajectory as it provides a stable environment for businesses to do business and in attracting investment inflows into the country.