Strengthening Fiji’s Border Management through MIDAS
Today (November 11th, 2024), the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Home Affairs & Immigration (MoHAI), Fiji opened the Migration Information & Data Analysis (MIDAS) User Training for Immigration and Customs Officers in Fiji! This training, supported by the IOM-UN Migration and funded by the Government of Japan. Embassy of Japan in Fiji, represents a vital step toward bolstering Fiji’s Border Management capabilities.
Australian Border Force Delivers Two Investigative Interviewing Courses to Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration & Police
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered a second round of investigative interview training to Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration and Police to help equip officers to plan and conduct detailed and effective investigative interviews.
IOM Supports Tonga in strengthening its borders with new Integrated Border Management System
Nuku’alofa, Tonga — The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a major step in enhancing its border security
by officially launching the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) as its new Border
Management Information System (BMIS). This cutting-edge system, which went live on 26 October
2024, successfully replaced the previous platform, marking a new era of security and efficiency in
border management for Tonga.
Discussions on Border Management Systems in Australia
A delegation from Solomon Islands recently attended a significant discussion on border management systems in Canberra and Brisbane, Australia. The delegation from the Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) was led by Permanent Secretary, Mr Riley Mesepitu.The trip was held from 14 to 20 October 2024.
Here is Australia’s New Digital Incoming Passenger Card
Australia is finally catching up with the rest of the world in ditching its incoming passenger card for overseas visitors and returning residents, with the debut of a new digital alternative: the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD).
PIDC Donates New Uniform to Samoa Immigration
In a gesture of support and solidarity, the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 officially handed over sets of polo shirt uniforms to the Samoa Immigration Office. The uniform will provide an alternative uniform for Immigration Border Management
Ensuring The Security Of Our International Borders
The primary duty of the Samoa Immigration Office is to ensure the country’s safety by preventing any illegal entry into our territory. The responsibility is particularly emphasized as the office prepares for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Australian Immi App
On 24 September 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs is introducing a new self-service capability for visa applicants to provide a facial image and passport details to support their visa application: the “Australian Immi App”
