Ramsi- Archive November 2007

Australia's New Government to Heal Relations with the Pacific

Australia's new government has appointed a veteran politician to help heal relationships between Australia and nations in the region.

Police Investigate Robbery of Taxi Driver

Henderson police are investigating the robbery of a taxi driver.

Special Coordinator Extends Condolences to PNG Flood Victims

RAMSI Special Coordinator, Tim George, today expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Papua New Guinea affected by the recent floods.

Solomons Youth Group Bring Traditions to GBR

Residents of RAMSI base, GBR, were treated to a variety of Solomon Islands traditions and cultures during a visit from local theatre group Dance with the Devil.

Need for Competency and Discipline in Force

Discipline is at the heart of everything you do, say and think, the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told new police recruits at their graduation.

Boy Killed in Traffic Incident

Police are investigating a traffic incident in which a young man was killed.

Stay Clear From "Disease of Ethnic Biasness": Prime Minister Sogavare

New police recruits are urged to free themselves from "the disease of ethnic biasness".

Police Investigate Private Residence Burglary

Forensic Service Officers and Naha detectives are investigating a break-in at a house in East Kola Ridge on Sunday night.

Police Attend to Weekend Crimes

Police are investigating a wounding incident at Tambea area, West Guadalcanal.

Police Confiscate Illegal Alcohol

Police at Central Station and Liquor Licensing Squad are investigating an incident of the illegal sale of alcohol at Bahai Centre last Thursday.

Crack Down on Overloaded Vessels

The Solomon Islands Police Force, the Maritime Division and the Ports Authority today launched a joint operation to crack down on overloading marine vessels.

Police to Crack Down on Crimes

Police will maintain a highly visible presence on the city streets following a pledge by senior police to crack down on drunkenness and associated crime.

Police Academy Receives a Facelift

Police Officers from Honiara and those from the Provincial Posts who are required to live in during training courses will notice vast changes in future as the Police Academy at Rove undergoes major renovations.

RAMSI Holds Talks with Malu'u Community

RAMSI Assistant Special Coordinator, Mataiasi Lomaloma, has held talks with chiefs, leaders and the community in Manakwai Village, North Malaita.

Commissioner Khan on Abuse of Govt Vehicles

The Commissioner of Police has tasked Kukum Traffic to look out for unauthorised and after hours use of government vehicles.

Women Need to Overcome Traditional Barriers: George

RAMSI is supporting women to overcome traditional and development barriers and take on leadership roles in other areas of society and the workforce.

Strategy for Advancing Women in Gov't Launched

Women's leadership and participation in formal public and political spheres plays an important role in promoting good governance.

Tongan Soldiers Were Not Drunk and Armed: RAMSI

RAMSI's Military Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Upjohn, today strongly rejected claims that Tongan soldiers accused of assaulting youth in North Malaita had been drinking at the time.

Priests Attacked Near Mt Austin

Police are investigating a shocking attack on two members of the clergy as they were walking in the Mt Austin area.

Taiwanese Fishing Vessel Robbed

Police are investigating the robbery of a Taiwanese fishing vessel that was anchored near Point Cruz late Tuesday night.

MOU Connects SIPF and Save the Children.

A Memorandum of Understanding signed will enable partnership between Solomon Islands Police Force and Save the Children.

Alcohol Consumption on the Rise: Commissioner of Police

Police have noted an increase in the number of people consuming alcohol in the city late into the night and, in some cases, to the next day.

Police Commissioner Follows Up Corruption Claims

Any allegations of corruption within the police will be thoroughly investigated, states Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Jahir Khan.

SI National Rugby Team gets Help from RAMSI

The Solomon Islands National Rugby Team was presented with two new training balls by the Commander of the RAMSI PPF, Denis McDermott, on Friday.

Khan Wants Input into Brawl Investigations

The Solomon Islands Police Commissioner, Jahir Khan, has stated that while the Tongan soldiers allegedly involved in a brawl with locals on Malaita cannot be prosecuted under Solomon's law, he still wants a say in how the matter is resolved.

Sex Crime Investigators Course

The Director of National Investigation, Mr. Peter Aoraunisaka, opened the Solomon Islands Police Force Sexual Crimes Workshop yesterday.

Pink Ribbon Day a Success

RAMSI is pleased to announce it has raised $165,000 for the Pink Ribbon Charity drive, the Commander of the Participating Police Force (CPPF), Denis McDermott, said today.

RAMSI Investigating Incident in Malu'u

RAMSI's military contingent is conducting an investigation into events last week involving a platoon of Tongan soldiers on patrol in North Malaita.