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PIDC Scholarship Fuels Border Security Leadership in Samoa
The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) continues to strengthen regional security by investing in the development of future leaders like Mo’emo’e Junior Tuiavii. A Principal Immigration Officer in Samoa Immigration,…
Talifaia Faatonu: Strengthening Samoa’s Border Security through Education and Leadership
Talifaia Faatonu, Principal Immigration Officer for Visa Operations in Samoa, has spent over 17 years dedicated to protecting the country’s borders. From her early days as a new officer in…
IOM and Japan Support the Marshall Islands to Enhance Border Management
Majuro – In a collaborative ceremony, last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) together with the Embassy of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands…
Korea proposes visa exemption
The Republic of Korea is proposing at a deal with Solomon Islands to offer visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
