Correctional Services of Solomon Islands

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Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) is the correctional agency of the government of the Solomon Islands. It was previously known as the Solomon Islands Prison Service (SIPS). The CSSI is part of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS). [1]

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Facilities

The CSSI operates six Correctional Centres within the country in Rove, Tetere, Kirakira, Auki, Lata and Gizo. [1]

Construction on the Gizo Correctional Centre in Gizo, Western Province began in December 2010. [2]

The service also operates the Auki Correctional Centre in Auki, Malaita Province. The prison, newly constructed as of 2009, can house up to 60 prisoners. It has dedicated space for women and juvenile prisoners. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Islands Government, Solomon (13 July 2025). "About the Correctional Service Solomon Islands". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Work starts on new Gizo Correctional Centre Archived 2010-12-07 at the Wayback Machine ." Solomon Star . Monday 6 December 2010. Retrieved on 11 March 2011.
  3. ↑ "New Correctional Centre in Auki." Solomon Times . Monday 31 August 2009. Retrieved on 11 March 2011.
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