Australia Archive August 2016
Australia, NZ support Solomon Islands Maritime Security
Australia and New Zealand are continuing to supporting maritime surveillance and security patrols in Vanuatu and Solomon Island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Australia Supports Indigenous Solomon Islands Businesswoman to speak on World Stage
Leading Solomon Islands businesswoman Nanette Tutua will represent the nation this week at the World Indigenous Business Forum in Saskatoon, Canada.
Australia Breaking Ground on Economic Growth in Malaita
Australia is providing new income generating opportunities to communities in North Malaita through the Direct Aid Program.
Australia Continues Support in Health Services
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Concetta Ferriavante-Wells, announced that Australia will continue its partnership with Solomon Islands to deliver better health services.
SIG Refutes Permanent AFP Presence Perception
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Special Secretary for the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), Mr John Wasi has refuted perceptions that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) is planning to establish a permanent post in Solomon Islands in the post RAMSI period.
Policing Key Agenda in Government Discussions
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare yesterday met the visiting Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Concetta Ferriavante-Wells and further discussed the proposed Solomon Islands-Australia policing arrangement for the post RAMSI era.
Government Called to Clarify Proposed AFP presence
Solomon Islands Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Government to clear the air over claims Australian Federal Police (AFP) is intending to be permanently stationed in Solomon Islands.