AUCKLAND (Spasifik Magazine / Pacific Media Watch): A photographic exhibition entitled RAMSI: A history in pictures, which showcases the history and achievements of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is set to open in Auckland on Tuesday.
The exhibition charts the progress of Solomon Islands in partnership with RAMSI over the past nine years and the people, places and events that have shaped this unique regional mission since it commenced in 2003.
The free exhibition features a wide range of spectacular images from across Solomon Islands, including many from the initial period when weapons were being surrendered.
The exhibition also illustrates the progress that has been made in many areas including the strengthening of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, the reforms of government systems and institutions and the rebuilding of the Solomon Islands economy. The exhibition includes separate presentations on the contribution of New Zealand to RAMSI, as well as each of the other 14 countries that contribute to RAMSI.
RAMSI Deputy Special Coordinator Wayne Higgins will officially open the exhibition at a special launch on Monday.
“RAMSI: A history in pictures is both a tribute to the thousands of men and women from across the Pacific who have served with RAMSI in Solomon Islands and a recognition of the countless Solomon Islanders who have partnered them in this work,” said Higgins.
RAMSI: A history in pictures will be open to the public from March 6-29 at the BNZ Foyer of the the Aotea Centre, Auckland. Admission is free.
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