NEW OMBUDSMAN ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO TWO NEWLY RECURITED INVESTIGATION STAFF AT THE ISAAC QOLONI HOUSE
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS — The Office of the Ombudsman welcome two new officers, after the swearing-in ceremony and administration of the Oath of Office for two new investigators, Ms. Freda Kuraia and Ms. Junita Dotho.
The ceremony took place at the Isaac Qoloni House conference room in Honiara, 28th October 2026 and was witnessed by the management and staff of the office. The official ceremony was presided over by the recently appointed Ombudsman, Mr. Dick Stanley Pirione.
While both officers officially joined the Office earlier this year, their formal swearing-in was delayed due to the absence of the Ombudsman in Office.
Following the recent appointment of Mr. Pirione as Ombudsman, administering the required Statutory Oaths was prioritized to ensure both officers are legally empowered to fully execute their duties. Both officers will officially joined the investigation team of the Ombudsman’s office.
Ms. Junita Dotho and Ms. Freda Kuraia take their Oath of Office, before the Ombudsman, Dick Stanley Pirione.
The new investigators will bring new insight to the office and their contribution will boost the investigation team effort, going forward.
Ms. Freda Kuria joins the investigation team as a Law graduate from the University of the South Pacific (USP), whilst Ms. Junita Dotho joins the investigation team holding a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, from Monash University, Australia.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ombudsman Pirione welcomed the officers and emphasized the high ethical standards the officers are required to uphold as required by the Constitution of Solomon Islands. He noted that their specialized academic backgrounds will significantly boost the office’s investigative capacity, systemic oversight, and institutional strengthening.
The Office of the Ombudsman remains dedicated to investigate complaints about administrative actions and decisions of public authorities. The addition of the two officers represents a renewed commitment to uphold transparency, fairness, and good governance across the public service.