Pleasure to meet with ๐ธ๐ง Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Clezy Cleveland Rore. Great discussion on ๐ธ๐ง and ๐ฆ๐บโs shared commitment to rule of law, and the our legal and justice cooperation.
Honoured to present my credentials to Prime Minister Sogavare as ๐ฆ๐บโs High Commissioner to ๐ธ๐ง. I am very thankful for the incredibly warm welcome to the Hapi Isles and look forward to exploring this beautiful country and meeting more of its wonderful people.
Youth often lack #Access2Justice as they are not aware of their legal rights & formal justice institutions that facilitate these rights. By strengthening the @PSO_Solomons' capacity, @UNDP supports young people to address awareness & #A2J.
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Access to people-centered justice services is a key stage on a justice journey โ๏ธ
#MJLA, @PSO_Solomons & Guadalcanal Provincial Government in partnership w/ @UNDP & @AusHCSols have opened a new PSO branch to facilitate access to legal aid services in Guadalcanal Province.
Proper courtroom attire ๐indicates respect for the Courts and legal system.
Yesterday, the #PSO received 12 gowns and 3 court wigs from our friends at @VictorianBar and @PLN_AU.
These will be utilised by PSO lawyers in the provinces during Court circuits. ๐๐ฝ
Unexploded ordnance is historyโs cruel legacy, endangering the lives of Solomon Islanders decades after WW2 ended. The ๐ฆ๐บ Defence Force has just finished training up 12 Royal ๐ธ๐ง Police Force officers to dispose of unexploded ordnance safely in line with UN standards. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
"Re-imagining social contract: A call to put people at the centre of justice."
Senior officials of the Justice Action Coalition met in The Hague to map the path forward in providing 'equal access to justice for all."
Former PNG Prime Minister Peter OโNeill undergoing a Manus traditional ritual with women calling on the spirits of the dead to give him the power to become the next Prime Minister! Incredible approach to dealing with dark powers to seize political power.
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After the long #COVID19 shutdown, ๐ธ๐ง will open its international borders on 1 July. ๐ฆ๐บ Border Force is providing three x-ray machines to help ๐ธ๐ง border agencies get this vital job done, stepping up ๐ธ๐งโs capacity to detect contraband items and biosecurity risks. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
A security partnership in action! Having spent 151 days at sea in 2021, the Guardian Class patrol Boat Gizo is now in Carins, Queensland, for its first deep maintenance since it was handed over in 2019. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
Reflecting the depth and breadth of the partnership between the two countries, ๐ฆ๐บ has just committed $AU65 million to build and maintain a new High Commission chancery in Honiara. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
Even when security issues are under discussion, ๐ฆ๐บ continues its grassroots work in ๐ธ๐ง to build livelihoods. Weโre collaborating with the Kastom Garden Association and international partners to support 3,000 small-scale farmers in Choiseul, Western and Central provinces. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
With the economy hit hard by the civil unrest and the COVID outbreak, ๐ฆ๐บ has provided ๐ธ๐ง with SBD 130 million in budget support to fund essential items like the salaries of frontline health and police personnel. Great to sign the agreement with Finance Minister Harry Kuma. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
Following a meeting with PM Sogavare, delighted to confirm ๐ฆ๐บ will extend the Solomons International Assistance Force until Dec 2023, build a radio network across ๐ธ๐ง, construct a second patrol boat outpost on the eastern border and provide SBD130 million in budget support. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ
The need to ensure #justice is delivered effectively in remote locations cannot be overstated. With @AusHCSols support, 3 new vehicles were handed over to the #PSO to ensure remote communities in the provinces of Guadalcanal, Western & Makira have effective access to justice.
Professor Patrick Reading and Jean Moselen, two laboratory experts from the ๐-leading Doherty Institute in Melbourne, are working with staff at the National Referral Hospital and the Good Samaritan Hospital to step up the #COVID19 response. ๐ธ๐ง๐ค๐ฆ๐บ