OUR National Archives is the best place to research the RAMSI era after it received full documentation of the work of RAMSI in Solomon Islands in the last 14 years this week.
The historical documentation of the RAMSI era was presented to our country’s supervising archivist of the National Archives Margareth Inifiri by RAMSI’s special coordinator Quinton Devlin on Monday at the National Art Gallery.
The document is a collection of publications and records of RAMSI’s work in Solomon Islands and also newspaper articles about RAMSI collected from Solomon Star, Island Sun, National Express and other publications from 2003 to 2017.
“…I want to thank RAMSI for handing over to us as a parting gift, our history for the last 14 years,” Mrs Inifiri said.
“It will be catalogued and accessible to all Solomon Islanders now and the future.
“Students, researchers and future generations will be able to access the events that had shaped our country for the last 14 years to what it is today.”
Mrs Inifiri also acknowledged RAMSI’s work in strengthening the government structure.
“RAMSI has not only restored law and order in the country but over the years continued to enhance our local capacity to strengthen law and order and our governance structure.
“This event and its purpose are a reflection and continued demonstration of the involvement and participation of RAMSI over the 14 years in the Solomon Islands and with the Solomon Islanders,” she said.
She said the document received will be stored at the National Archives.
She then thanked Mr Devlin and previous special coordinators of RAMSI and the legacy they left behind.
She said this legacy will always remind people of the impact RAMSI had on their lives and the country as a whole.
The document received, include a complete set of the annual People’s Survey (2006-2013).
This survey tracked public perception of RAMSI and provided a unique insight into the opinions of Solomon Islanders on a wide range of other issues including business, employment, law and order, public accountability and access to services.
Mrs Inifiri received the document on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism permanent secretary and the people of Solomon Islands.
By TEDDY KAFO
