Ramsi- Archive July 2008

Attack on Officers at Weathercoast

The arrest of a wanted criminal leads to attack on four police officers, two locals and two RAMSI personnel, at the Weathercoast in West Guadalcanal.

Rugby Giants to Contest for Finals

The semi finals of the rugby fifteens will kick off half past four today at the Panatina field between Avaiki and Matangiki.

Opposition Confident of Luring More MPs

The opposition group is determined to resubmit to parliament the motion of no-confidence on the Prime Minister next week.

RAMSI Officers Forced to Fire Warning Shots, Officer Injured

Last night, RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF) advisers were forced to fire two warning shots on the Weathercoast.

Men Arrested for Assaulting Police Officers

Naha Police yesterday arrested two brothers after they allegedly assaulted two police officers Monday night at approximately 11:00pm at Kobito-2.

RAMSI Congratulates Vanuatu on Their National Day

Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Acting Special Coordinator, Dr Jonathan Austin, congratulates the people and government of Vanuatu on the occasion of their National Day.

Familiarization Exercise for Police Response Team

The Police Response Team under the Solomon Islands Police Force National Response Unit had conducted a Familiarization Exercise at the Rove Ground.

Motion on RAMSI Passed in Parliament

The Solomon Islands National Parliament yesterday passed a motion to review the Facilitation of International Assistance Act under which the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, operates.

RAMSI Celebrates 5 years of Partnership with Solomon Islands

RAMSI is today celebrating its anniversary with sausages and sack races, coconut husking and traditional feasts; after five years on the ground, the Regional Assistance Mission is taking its birthday party to the provinces of Solomon Islands.

Japanese Troops Return in Peace

Japanese troops may return to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.

Solomons Rugby 15s Squad to New Caledonia

Solomon Islands national senior rugby 15s squad will participate in the Federation of Rugby Union (West) Cup in New Caledonia next month.

Police Arrest Shocking Murderer

Police have charged a man responsible for horrifically murdering four people and attempting to murder 15 others in a roadside ambush that occurred at Dereni in east Guadalcanal in September 2002.

Police Find Another Female on Foreign Fishing Vessel

The joint law enforcement initiative to stop criminal activity associated with foreign fishing vessels known as Operation Clean Harbour continued today.

Solomons Police Appreciates RAMSI PPF Assistance

The Police Association has expressed heart felt appreciation to RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF) and the Ministry of Health for assisting a local senior executive officer and his wife travel to Sydney to undergo medical treatment.

Leadership Development for Police Force

The Solomon Islands Police Force is currently working on the development of leadership within the police force.

Wellington Policeman Reaches Out to Solomons Children

Christmas comes early for the children of Solomon Islands thanks to a Wellington policeman.

Australian Businessman Assist Rugby Sevens Team

An Australian businessman has responded positively to assist the country's national rugby sevens team in their preparation for the upcoming World Cup Rugby Sevens 2009 Qualifier.

Police Fine Russian National

A Russian national investigated in the Solomons for illegally possessing three yellow lorikeets was fined SBD2,000.

Solomons Meet for Forum Ministerial Standing Committee

The Forum Ministerial Standing Committee F-M-S-C on the Regional Assistance Mission in Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will hold its second meeting in Honiara.

Police Charge Two Females for Kwaso

Two females aged in their 30s were arrested and charged by police officers from the Liquor Licensing Squad after raids at Banana Valley in White River.

Canberra Work Attachment for Solomons Police Officers

A new program will see local police officers work with Australian Federal Police, A-F-P, in Canberra.

Possible Criminal Charges for Samoan RAMSI Officer

A Samoan RAMSI police officer may face criminal charges over the death of a Solomon Islands woman in a car accident last month in Honiara.

RAMSI Consultative Meeting in Honiara

A RAMSI consultative meeting convenes in Honiara today.

Samoan RAMSI Officer Willing to Assist Investigation

Investigations into a fatal motor vehicle accident on Friday 13th June 2008 that claimed the life of a young nurse will proceed.

Solomons National Rugby Sevens Team to World Cup Sevens 2009 Qualifiers

Solomon Islands will for the first time compete in the IRB World Cup Sevens Qualifiers for the FORU (Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions) region.

Police Arrest Russian for Keeping Prohibited Wildlife

Police arrested a 37-year-old Russian national following the search of a foreign fishing vessel last week.

Police Arrest Man at Trade Show

Police arrested a 29-year-old man at the National Trade Show for being drunk and disorderly as well as possessing a dangerous weapon.

RAMSI Police Shoot Killer Croc at Lambi

RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF) shot dead a giant crocodile this week after responding to an urgent request for help from a community in West Guadalcanal.

RAMSI Officer's Refusal to Cooperate Disappointing: McDermott

The Commander of RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF), Denis McDermott, has expressed his disappointment that the RAMSI police officer injured in the recent fatal car accident has refused to cooperate with the Solomon Islands Police.

RAMSI Doctors Save Life of Isabel Boy

An 11-year old Isabel boy is alive today thanks to some quick and generous action from RAMSI's doctors and medical team.