THE Public Solicitors Office (PSO) has initiated the launch of a sector-wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of legal professionals across various agencies.
This initiative stems directly from the valuable insights gained through the Twinning Program between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Public Solicitor’s Office or ‘Wantok Legal Network’ which is supported by Australia, underscores the importance of continuous learning and professional growth in the legal sector.
The CPD Program will be held once a month and will cover a range of pertinent legal topics, as well as leadership and other relevant areas.
It is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals from different agencies, ensuring that all participants are equipped with the latest developments and best practices in their fields.
The first cross-sector CPD session eventuated last Friday with an attendance of 40 participants from key legal institutions including the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the PSO, the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs.
Chair of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) and former Governor General Sir Frank Kabui and Adam Token from the PNG Public Solicitor’s Office were among the first speakers of the day.
In his keynote address, Deputy Public Solicitor Chris Rarumae provided heartfelt thanks to Australia for support and highlighted the impact initiatives like these are making across the Solomon Islands.
“This program is about skills enhancement, professional development and leadership. It is about helping people to have the right attitude and mindset to achieve our ultimate goal of nation-building. Law and order are the backbone of our country and we need strong leadership across the sector.”
This CPD program marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the legal profession in the Solomon Islands and is expected to have a lasting impact on the quality of legal services provided across the sector and is supported by the Australia – Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ).
ASIPJ is supported by the Australian government.
