Ramsi- Archive September 2007

PM Should Conduct His Own Survey: Fono

The Solomon Islands Leader of Opposition, Fred Fono, has called on the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, to carry out his own survey as he is obviously unhappy with the one done for RAMSI.

Kukum Traffic Call on Citizens to Be Responsible

The increasing number of traffic accidents should not be the responsibility of the authority.

Police Rescue Passengers of Sunken Boat

The Solomon Islands Police Force and the Participating Police Force has helped rescue six people from a sunken boat that was stranded on an island near Gizo in Western Province.

Police Remembrance Day in Solomons

The Police Remembrance Day was held this morning at the Solomon Islands Police Force (SIPF) Memorial Park at Rove.

Survey to Measure RAMSI's Performance

The People's Survey 2007 is an essential tool which RAMSI and the Solomon Islands Government can use to measure the performance of RAMSI against its objectives.

People's Survey Open and Transparent: Schaefer

The launch of the "People's Survey 2007" paves a way for RAMSI, the Solomon Islands Government and RAMSI contributing countries to measure how RAMSI is performing against its objectives.

Govt. and RAMSI Consultation Talks Still On: Envoy

Preparation for consultation talks between the Government and RAMSI leaders is still in the process, despite major disagreement between the two parties.

Sogavare Questions Timing of Public Opinion Survey

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has questioned the timing of the release of the public opinion survey.

PM Questions Integrity of the Public Opinion Survey

Manasseh Sogavare has questioned the integrity of the public opinion survey on RAMSI carried out by the Australian National University with the assistance of the National Statistics Office.

Scuffle Results in Stabbing Incident

A man is in hospital following a stabbing incident at Burn's Creek area.

Traffic Officers Investigate Fatal Accident

Kukum Traffic officers are investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a man believed to be in his thirties.

Police Investigate Death at Central Guadalcanal

Henderson Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of 10 year old boy from Kaimomosa village in the Tenaru area, Malango District, Central Guadalcanal.

Solomon Islanders Want RAMSI to Stay: Survey

An independent nationwide survey of Solomon Islanders' opinions has revealed strong support for RAMSI's continued presence in the country.

Police Make More Arrests for Illegal Liquor Activity

Honiara Police are investigating an incident in which two suspects were found consuming liquor at Central Markets on Saturday night 22 September 2007.

Moti Reacts to Tim George's Statements

Julian Moti has challenged Tim George to get a Court injunction to stop National Parliament's proposed review of the Facilitation of International Assistance Act (FIAA).

Police Club Officially Opens

The police club officially opens with a 'face-lift' following renovations.

Good Results for Police Sexual Assault Unit

Investigation into a number of sexual offences have resulted in the arrest and charging of six men for offences that include indecent assault, incest and rape.

Comouflage Comment An Insult: Lomaloma

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's recent "camouflage comment" has been described as "very insulting".

Govts. FIA Act Review "A Bit Harsh" on RAMSI: George

Special Coordinator to RAMSI, Mr. Tim George said that the debate on the Facilitation International Act was "a bit harsh on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands".

Police Investigate Illegal Harvesting Activities

Police based at Tetere and Henderson are investigating people reportedly harvesting coconuts and cocoa illegally in the areas and acting as caretakers.

Police Charge Man over Twin Tower Incident

The police media reports that a man in his late twenties was charged with murder.

Sisters Unite for Women's Week

The women of RAMSI joined their Solomon Island sisters today to celebrate National Women's Week.

Incoming PPF Officers in Aus. Learn SI Culture

Three Solomon Islands police officers are heading to Australia to help train new members of RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF).

RAMSI Review Will Protect Our Laws: PM

Manasseh Sogavare says the need to review RAMSI is pertinent to protect the laws of Solomon Islands from being disregarded by foreign interests.

RAMSI Congratulates PNG on their National Day

Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Special Coordinator, Tim George, today congratulated Papua New Guinea on the occasion of its Independence Day.

RAMSI Disappointed, Lost Opportunity at Premiers' Meet

RAMSI Special Coordinator, Tim George, recently expressed disappointment that RAMSI's presentations to this week's Premiers Conference could not go ahead as planned.

Police Maritime Wharf Re-Constructed

The recently renovated SIPF Maritime Unit wharf was handed over to the Solomon Islands Government.

Sogavare Blames RAMSI for Uncollected Arms

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has replied to statements made by the Special Coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands over the issue of uncollected arms.

Workshops to Build a Better Police Force

Solomon Islands officers and their RAMSI counterparts are learning how they can better work together in their efforts to rebuild the nation.