Press Release – RAMSI

RAMSI is working closely with Solomon Islands to ensure confidence is maintained as the mission gradually transitions its programs and operations after eight years in the country, RAMSI Special Coordinator, Nicholas Coppel said today. Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has taken another important step forward with the opening of seventeen new houses for RSIPF officers and their families in Lata, the capital of Temotu Province. Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

Results of the 2010 People’s Survey show Solomon Islands as a nation is undergoing a period of significant change, making progress in some areas but continuing to face considerable challenges in others. Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

The Solomon Islands Government and the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) today joined together to take part in a Titi Ulu or traditional reconciliation ceremony with the family and village of the late Harry Lolonga. Read more »

Lord Tu'ivakano farewells Tongan troops bound for RAMSI deployment in the Solomon Islands. Photo Tongan PMO

Pacific Scoop:
Report – By a special correspondent in Nuku’alofa

The Tongan Prime Minister,  Lord Tu’ivakano, has personally farewelled 33 Tonga Defence Force soldiers embarking on a RAMSI support mission in the Solomon Islands.

“I wish you all the best in your mission, as you are good men of this nation,” Lord Tu’ivakano told the departing platoon at Fua’amotu Airport .

“You are representing His Majesty the King, and the people of Tonga.” Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

The Foreign Minister of Solomon Islands, the Hon. Peter Shanel, the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade and the RAMSI Special Coordinator Graeme Wilson, today welcomed the appointment of Mr Nicholas Coppel as … Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

A photographic exhibition entitled RAMSI: A history in pictures , which showcases the history and achievements of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is set to open in Honiara this week. Read more »

Press Release – RAMSI

RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson, today congratulated the Hon. Danny Philip, on his election as Prime Minister and pledged to work closely with the new government. Read more »

RAMSI soldiers patrolling the streets of Honiara, Solomon Islands. (Photo by Jason Dorday, and courtesy of Scoop.co.nz.)

Pacific Scoop:
Report – By PMC Newsdesk.

Newly elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Danny Philip, has pledged to work closely with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) to ensure his nation continues its progress toward a stable society.

The Solomon Islands held a general election in early August that saw Danny Philip emerge as a likely replacement to Dr Derek Sikua. Philip succeeded in taking over yesterday after weeks of number counting among his political peers. Read more »

File image of RAMSI soldiers patrolling the streets of Honiara, Solomon Islands. (Photo by Jason Dorday, and courtesy of Scoop.co.nz.)

Pacific Scoop:
Report – By PMC Newsdesk.

Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) security forces have killed a Solomon Islands man on the outskirts of Honiara on Thursday. The incident has sparked an investigation by both Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and RAMSI itself.

It is the first time RAMSI personnel have been responsible for the death of a Solomon Islander since Pacific regional military and police forces were deployed to the Solomons in 2003. Read more »