British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Non-Resident Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency Paul Robert Turner is the new International Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Scout Association.
High Commissioner Paul Turner took his Oath at Government House on Thursday 3 April 2025 before Chief Scout and Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu in a brief investiture and installation programme.
Chief Commissioner of Scout, Joe Billy Oge welcomed the new International Commissioner to the Scout Movement:
Welcome to the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting your Excellency British High Commissioner as the newly appointed International Commissioner for Solomon Islands Scout Association. We look forward to a close working relationship with you during your term in office in Solomon Islands.
In his brief remarks, new International Commissioner of the Scout Movement, Paul Turner said:
I was once in the scouts as a boy and I know the huge value the scouts can bring, both to young people and local communities. The scouts offer wonderful opportunities for boys to develop a range of life skills and to be a key part of the community.
The Oath of Office ceremony was administered by the office of the Chief Commissioner before His Excellency the Governor General and Chief Scout of Solomon Islands Sir David Tiva Kapu. He was assisted by the Chairman of the Scout Council Mr. William Barile and National Commissioner for Training Mr. Edward James Anisi.
The appointments were approved by the Scout Council and signed by His Excellency the Governor General and Chief Scout of Solomon Islands, Sir David Tiva Kapu.
The Solomon Islands Scout Association was admitted as the 172nd member of the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM) with voting rights as of 30 June 2021.
