1958 SIG SCHOLARSHIPS UP FOR GRAB
A total of 1958 will be offered through the Solomon Islands Government next year 2027.
Application for the scholarships is now open.
The scholarships cater for those wishing to upgrade skills training at rural training centres in the country to undertaking their Phd studies overseas.
The National Scholarships Division within the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority announced that submissions of all scholarships is open from Sunday 19th July until Sunday 27th September 2026.
The scholarships are offered as fully-funded, tuition only and under constituency.
Papua New Guinea through its bilateral deal is also supporting the scholarships for those wishing to study in PNG institutions.
The scholarships opens for those wish to further their education and gained qualification at institutions in the country and overseas.
All applications more than two months to process their applications online.
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1958 SIG SCHOLARSHIPS UP FOR GRAB
总共将通过所罗门群岛政府在2027年提供1958个奖学金。
奖学金申请现已开放。
这些奖学金适用于希望在国内农村培训中心提升技能培训或在海外攻读博士学位的人士。
所罗门群岛高等教育与技能管理局(Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority)下属的国家奖学金部宣布,所有奖学金的申请从2026年7月19日星期日开始,至2026年9月27日星期日结束。
奖学金分为全额资助、仅学费资助和选区资助。
巴布亚新几内亚通过双边协议也在支持希望在巴新机构学习的奖学金。
这些奖学金面向希望在国内和海外的机构进一步深造并获得资格的人士开放。
所有申请需超过两个月的时间在线处理。
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🇸🇧 As part of their unit of inquiry, Prep students are learning about how people express themselves through art. An excursion this week to the art gallery had students discovering how artists use painting, drawing and sculpting to share their stories and feelings, with all arriving back to campus inspired and excited!
PERCH STUDENTS JOIN KOREA EXCHANGE | Four teachers and four students from Perch Christian School have travelled to South Korea to take part in an international exchange program that promotes education, cultural understanding and leadership. Perch Christian School Director and Panatina Ward, Honiara City Council (HCC) Councillor, Lydia Yeo said the program began after discussions in 2019 involving then Opposition Leader, now Prime Minister Matthew Wale, former North West Guadalcanal MP Bodo Dettke, and Korean partners. The talks led to a Memorandum of Understanding supporting youth education and cultural exchanges.
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Four teachers and four students from Perch Christian School travelled to South Korea to participate in an international school exchange program aimed at promoting cultural understanding, educational development, and global leadership.
Speaking to SUNDAY ISLES about the initiative, Perch Christian School Director and Panatina Ward, Honiara City Council (HCC) Councillor, Lydia Yeo said the exchange program has its roots in discussions held in 2019 during a visit to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea by then-opposition leader, now Prime Minister Mathew Wale, and Former MP North-west Guadalcanal Constituency Hon. Bodo Dettke.
Mathew Wale, a former opposition leader in the Solomon Islands, and Hon. Bodo Dettke, a former MP for the Northwest Guadalcanal Constituency.
During that visit, a request was made for greater support in youth cultural education. This led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Assembly delegation, the Seoul National University Rainwater Research Centre, and the World Youth Exchange Federation.
“The program focuses not only on educational exchanges but also on humanitarian efforts, including the installation of rainwater facilities in underprivileged communities where access to safe drinking water is limited, it also provides global educational internship opportunities for students and teachers,” Yeo explained.
While in South Korea, the Solomon Islands delegation will take part in a range of cultural and educational activities, including the Youth Culture Expo organised by the World Youth Exchange Federation.
Yeo said the exchange is expected to provide participants with valuable opportunities to experience different cultures, gain exposure to advanced educational environments, and build meaningful relationships with students and educators from around the world.
“This program allows participants to share educational visions, experience a more advanced cultural environment, and achieve both spiritual and personal growth,” she said.
The exchange program brings together the Korean Council of Schools, Christian schools from various countries, and participants from 14 nations across Oceania, making it one of the region’s largest international educational exchange initiatives.
Yeo said she hopes the Perch Christian School team will return home with new knowledge, broader perspectives, and stronger leadership qualities.
“We hope they will experience advanced educational models and diverse cultures firsthand. Beyond expanding their academic and cultural understanding, we want them to develop strong ethics and sound values so they can grow into global leaders who will contribute to the future development of the Solomon Islands and the international community,” she said.
Although the international exchange program has been operating since the MOU was signed in 2019, Solomon Islands participants have only joined in recent years. According to Yeo, since taking on the role of City Consular in 2024, she has actively encouraged the participation of Solomon Islands teachers and students.
“This year marks the third time that students and teachers from the Solomon Islands have participated in the program. It represents another important step in strengthening cultural and educational cooperation between our countries,” said Yeo.
The Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) Coalition, through the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU), has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the GREAT Coalition’s education agenda following a high-level engagement with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD).
The meeting brought together the PIMEU Social Sector Team and MEHRD’s Senior Executive Management to review implementation progress, strengthen policy coordination, and advance key Government education priorities.
Discussions focused on the rollout of the GREAT Coalition’s flagship education commitments: Education for All, Education Reform, Free Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Teachers’ Welfare, and School Infrastructure Development.
The engagement highlighted that substantial progress is already underway. The majority of the Government’s priority commitments are now reflected in MEHRD’s Annual Work Plan, demonstrating strong alignment between the GREAT Coalition’s policy vision and the Ministry’s implementation framework.
Participants welcomed the progress to date and acknowledged MEHRD’s efforts to improve access, quality and equity in education.
The meeting also identified opportunities to further strengthen implementation mechanisms and accelerate delivery of the Coalition’s flagship policies.
The timing of the engagement is significant as MEHRD undertakes a review of the current National Education Action Plan (NEAP) and begins preparations for the next phase of the nation’s education strategy.
This presents an opportunity to ensure Government priorities are fully embedded in the sector’s long-term planning framework, enabling reforms to be sustained and scaled in the coming years.
The Government remains committed to ensuring every Solomon Islands child has access to quality, inclusive and affordable education. Implementation of the Free Education Policy and the wider Education Reform Agenda is a cornerstone of the GREAT Coalition’s vision to make education the most strategic investment in the nation’s future human capital.
While further work will continue on policy, institutional and financing arrangements, both parties noted that important foundations have already been established.
The strong partnership between MEHRD and OPMC-PIMEU reflects the Government’s coordinated approach to delivering meaningful and measurable results for citizens.
The meeting concluded with both institutions reaffirming their commitment to intensify collaboration and accelerate implementation of the GREAT Coalition’s education priorities.
Together, they remain focused on delivering tangible improvements for students, empowering teachers, strengthening schools and centres, and creating better opportunities for communities across the Solomon Islands.
BY TONY IROGA
Ela Motors Solomon Islands has donated 12 toolboxes filled with automotive tools to the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Automotive Engineering Department to strengthen practical training for automotive apprentices.
According to a SINU statement issued yesterday, the tools were officially handed over during a brief ceremony at the university’s Kukum Campus.
Ela Motors Finance and Administration Manager Ravneel Kumar presented the donation, saying the company was pleased to support the department’s training programmes.
Mr Kumar said although the tools were previously used, they remain in good condition and are suitable for practical learning.
Receiving the donation, SINU Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Director Solomon Pita, speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic), staff and students, thanked Ela Motors for its support.
He described the donation as an investment in the future of SINU students, saying the tools will help apprentices gain practical experience and hands-on skills needed in the automotive industry.
He said the donation will also strengthen the department’s ability to deliver apprenticeship training, competency-based programmes, short courses and other automotive training.
He thanked Ela Motors management and staff for their commitment to support technical and vocational education and expressed hope that the partnership will continue to grow for the benefit of students and the country’s automotive sector.
Head of the Automotive Engineering Department Samuel Kwaoga said the donated equipment will give apprentices greater access to industry-standard tools and improve their practical training.
Mr Kwaoga also acknowledged Apprenticeship Coordinator Toni Sego for initiating discussions with Ela Motors that led to the donation.
He said Mr Sego’s efforts in engaging the private sector had secured a valuable contribution that will benefit automotive students for years to come.
Meanwhile, Mr Sego urges students to take good care of the donated tools so future apprentices will also benefit from them.
Representatives of Ela Motors Solomon Islands, SINU TAFE staff and students attended the handover ceremony.
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Ela Motors所罗门群岛公司向所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)汽车工程系捐赠了12个装满汽车工具的工具箱,以加强汽车学徒的实践培训。
根据SINU昨日发布的声明,这些工具在大学的Kukum校区举行的简短仪式上正式移交。
Ela Motors财务与行政经理Ravneel Kumar表示,公司很高兴支持该系的培训项目。
Kumar先生表示,尽管这些工具之前使用过,但仍然保持良好状态,适合实践学习。
在接收捐赠时,SINU技术与继续教育(TAFE)主任Solomon Pita代表副校长、学术副校长、教职员工和学生感谢Ela Motors的支持。
他将这次捐赠形容为对SINU学生未来的投资,表示这些工具将帮助学徒获得汽车行业所需的实践经验和动手技能。
他表示,这笔捐赠还将增强该系提供学徒培训、基于能力的课程、短期课程及其他汽车培训的能力。
他感谢Ela Motors的管理层和员工对技术和职业教育的支持,并表达了希望这种合作关系能够持续发展,以造福学生和国家的汽车行业。
汽车工程系主任Samuel Kwaoga表示,捐赠的设备将使学徒更容易接触到行业标准的工具,并改善他们的实践培训。
Kwaoga先生还感谢学徒协调员Toni Sego发起与Ela Motors的讨论,促成了此次捐赠。
他说,Sego先生在与私营部门接洽方面的努力,确保了这一宝贵的贡献,将使汽车学生受益多年。
与此同时,Sego先生呼吁学生们好好保管这些捐赠的工具,以便未来的学徒也能从中受益。
Ela Motors所罗门群岛公司的代表、SINU TAFE的教职员工和学生参加了移交仪式。
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BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
GUGUHA Community High School in Isabel Province has been selected as one of 10 schools nationwide to benefit from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded Solomon Islands Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project.
Senior Education Officer and School Inspector for the Isabel Education Authority, Reuben Dotho, confirmed that the school has been included in the project and implementation is expected to begin soon.
He said Guguha CHS is fortunate to be among the selected schools that will benefit from the initiative, which aims to improve the quality of education in senior secondary schools across the country.
“We are pleased that Guguha Community High School has been selected as one of the recipient schools under this important project,” Dotho said.
He acknowledged the Asian Development Bank and the Solomon Islands Government for choosing Guguha CHS as one of the beneficiaries.
According to project information, the proposed Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project will focus on improving learning outcomes for senior secondary students through the expansion of climate-resilient school facilities, provision of quality teaching equipment, and strengthening school leadership in climate resilience and modern teaching practices.
The project is also expected to improve student access to education, increase retention rates, and boost the number of days students spend in school through the construction and upgrading of small-scale infrastructure at 10 senior secondary schools across the country.
Each of the nine provinces will have one participating school, with an additional school located outside Honiara also included in the program.
A key component of the project is to address barriers faced by female students. The initiative will pilot innovative solutions that support gender equality aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal 5 agenda on women’s empowerment and gender transformation.
The project will also create opportunities for experienced female educators to advance into leadership positions within the education sector.
Education officials in Isabel Province have welcomed the project, saying it will strengthen teaching and learning environments while creating better opportunities for students and teachers at Guguha Community High School.
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古古哈社区高中(Guguha Community High School)位于伊莎贝尔省(Isabel Province),已被选为全国10所学校之一,将受益于亚洲开发银行(Asian Development Bank,ADB)资助的所罗门群岛高级中等教育改善项目。
伊莎贝尔教育局的高级教育官员兼学校检查员鲁本·多托(Reuben Dotho)确认,该校已被纳入该项目,预计实施将很快开始。
他说,古古哈社区高中很幸运能够成为受益于这一倡议的选定学校,该倡议旨在提高全国高级中学的教育质量。
“我们很高兴古古哈社区高中被选为这一重要项目的受益学校之一,”多托说。
他感谢亚洲开发银行和所罗门群岛政府选择古古哈社区高中作为受益者之一。
根据项目资料,拟议的高级中等教育改善项目将重点改善高级中学生的学习成果,通过扩建气候适应性学校设施、提供优质教学设备以及加强学校在气候适应性和现代教学实践方面的领导力。
该项目还预计将改善学生接受教育的机会,提高留校率,并通过在全国10所高级中学建设和升级小规模基础设施,增加学生在校的天数。
每个省将有一所参与学校,另有一所位于霍尼亚拉(Honiara)以外的学校也被纳入该项目。
该项目的一个关键组成部分是解决女学生面临的障碍。该倡议将试点支持性别平等的创新解决方案,与可持续发展目标5关于女性赋权和性别转型的议程相一致。
该项目还将为有经验的女性教育工作者创造机会,使其在教育领域晋升到领导职位。
伊莎贝尔省的教育官员欢迎该项目,表示它将加强教学和学习环境,同时为古古哈社区高中的学生和教师创造更好的机会。
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Gizo
THREE secondary schools in Isabel Province are expected to adopt the School Meal Programme as part of ongoing efforts to improve health and educational outcomes of students.
Senior Education Officer and School Inspector for the Isabel Education Authority, Reuben Dotho, confirmed that Sir Dudley Tuti College, Dr Hendry Welcman College and Allardyce Provincial Secondary School have been selected to participate in the programme.
He said the necessary arrangements have already been completed, although the official rollout date for the programme in the three schools is yet to be announced.
According to Dotho, the School Meal Programme will play a significant role to enhance the health, education and overall well-being of children in Solomon Islands.
“In many rural and remote communities, access to nutritious food can be challenging due to poverty, geographical isolation, and the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.
“A well-managed school meal programme helps address these challenges while supporting children’s learning and development,” he said.
The School Meal Programme is currently being piloted in Isabel and Western Provinces through funding provided by the Government and people of Japan.
The initiative is supported by a US$3.4 million grant, equivalent to approximately SBD28.7 million, and is being implemented through a partnership between UNICEF Pacific and the Solomon Islands Government.
The project was officially launched in February 2025 under the theme, “Eating Local, Eating Healthy.”
The programme aims to improve the nutritional status, health and educational outcomes of school children by providing healthy, locally produced meals while at the same time strengthening local food systems and agriculture.
The pilot programme will provide valuable lessons for the development of a future national school meal programme that could eventually benefit more than 30,000 children throughout Solomon Islands.
Education authorities believe the initiative will contribute to better school attendance, improved concentration in classrooms and enhanced learning outcomes for students, particularly those living in rural and remote communities.
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📄 PRESS RELEASE | 24 July 2026 SINU and KOICA Sign Grant Arrangement to Refurbish Fisheries Complex
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a Grant Arrangement to support the refurbishment of the University's Department of Fisheries Complex at the Ranadi Campus.
The grant, valued at USD 54,548, will strengthen fisheries education by providing a modern and improved teaching, learning and research environment for students and staff. The agreement was signed by SINU Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau and Mr. Han Kyul Sam Cho, Country Director of the KOICA Fiji Office.
Professor Aqorau thanked KOICA and the Government of the Republic of Korea for their continued partnership, noting that the refurbishment will enhance SINU's capacity to educate future fisheries professionals and contribute to the sustainable development of the Solomon Islands' fisheries sector.
SINU sincerely appreciates KOICA's ongoing support and looks forward to continuing this valuable partnership in advancing higher education and capacity building in the Solomon Islands.
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所罗门国立大学(SINU)与韩国国际合作署(KOICA)签署了一项资助协议,以支持翻新位于Ranadi校园的大学渔业系综合大楼。
该资助金额为54,548美元,将通过提供现代化和改善的教学、学习及研究环境,增强渔业教育,为学生和教职员工提供支持。协议由SINU副校长Transform Aqorau教授和KOICA斐济办事处国家主任Han Kyul Sam Cho先生签署。
Aqorau教授感谢KOICA及大韩民国政府的持续合作,指出翻新将提升SINU培养未来渔业专业人才的能力,并为所罗门群岛渔业部门的可持续发展做出贡献。
SINU衷心感谢KOICA的持续支持,并期待在推动所罗门群岛高等教育和能力建设方面继续这一宝贵的合作关系。
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Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) notes with concern the recent salary hikes given to Members of Parliament.
It therefore calls for greater fairness, transparency and accountability in the determination of salaries and entitlements for Members of Parliament.
TSI sees these entitlement increases as an unjust burden on taxpayers, particularly at a time when Solomon Islanders in employment or otherwise continue to struggle with the rising cost of living and the increasing financial pressures facing families across the country.
Of grave concern is the question of the interpretation and implementation of the GREAT led Executive Government Policy of “Investing in people”.
The reality of the cost-of-living crisis is being felt in households throughout Solomon Islands. The prices of food, transportation, housing, school fees, utilities and other essential goods and services continue to place significant pressure on families whose incomes are already stretched to their limits.
Some ship operators charge children and students the same fare as they charge adults and at a time when students are returning to their schools this adds to their plight.
For many hard-working Solomon Islanders, the daily challenge is simply trying to make ends meet, providing food, water, shelter, clothing, and an education for their children, extended and immediate families, getting their children to school etc.- making ends meet.
Families are working hard to pay school fees, meet transport costs and provide basic necessities for their children. For many, there is little or no room left to save, invest or improve their standard of living.
These salary hikes could have gone into the GREAT government’s “free education” policy. It is now becoming more and more often that the Prime Minister is saying one thing, the GREAT Policy another or nothing at all and those working the Machinery of Government are doing the opposite or doing nothing.
Against this backdrop, TSI notes with great concern and objects the recent increase in salaries and entitlements of the Members of Parliament. It urges the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) to revoke this award for the common good.
PEC having the legal right to make such awards does not make this decision a right one for the development of Solomon Islands. The decision must be viewed within the broader economic and social realities facing the people of Solomon Islands.
Effective from 1 st April 2026, the annual salary of an ordinary Member of Parliament will increase to approximately SBD288,615, while the annual salary of the Prime Minister increased to approximately SBD454,659. This reported increase is the second increase in parliamentary salaries in two years and has understandably generated public discussion, particularly given the continuing cost-of-living pressures experienced by ordinary citizens.
TSI recognises that the Members of Parliament (Entitlements) Commission (PEC) is established under the Constitution and has the legal mandate to determine and review the salaries and entitlements of parliamentarians. However, the existence of a legal mandate does not remove the need for transparency, accountability and public scrutiny.
The Constitution requires the Commission, when exercising its powers, to have regard to the state of the national economy and the financial position of the Government, movements in the level of pay and other entitlements received by other people in employment and changes in the retail price index and other relevant indicators of the cost of maintaining a reasonable standard of living for parliamentarians.
The Constitution also provides that, in determining parliamentary entitlements, consideration must be given to the rate of increase in salaries and entitlements of public officers. TSI calls for transparency.
The public who are the taxpayers deserves to know how these considerations were applied in arriving at the latest increase. Did the PEC take into account their fight and struggles for social services when deciding on this increase. Did PEC consult or call for submission from civil society like the previous chairmanship did or is this going to be the new mode of operation – complete lack of transparency and accountability.
The key question is not simply whether the PEC has the authority to review parliamentary salaries, but whether the decision reflects the economic reality of Solomon Islands, access to services by the people whose entrusted power it exercises, and whether the process has been transparent and accountable. It is the people that will ultimately fund the increase through their tax.
Whether one is employed, self-employed or otherwise all are subject to the same economic environment. We all live in the Solomon Islands where the cost of goods is the same. There is therefore no justifiable reason for increasing the salaries of Members of Parliament at this point in time.
Transparency Solomon Islands urges PEC to always take into consideration the context and status of the country’s economic, affordability in its decisions. They must consider the standard of living of the people who elected them to serve their needs.
Prime Minister Hon Matthew Wale, expressed in his victory speech to the nation that elected leaders are servants of the people, not their lords, they must continue to remind their leaders of their roles and responsibilities. This speech carries a significant importance in relation to the increased salary. It is important that this principle of servant leadership is reflected not only in words but also in decisions and actions.
A salary increase for political leaders, at a time when families are struggling to afford basic necessities, is nothing more than leaders putting their own interests ahead of the people they represent.
The GREAT Government has presented itself as a government committed to serving the people of Solomon Islands and strengthening institutions. TSI therefore calls on the Government to ensure that the principle of being a government of the people and not the people’s lords, is reflected in its approach to public remuneration, economic policy and social justice.
TSI demands for greater transparency in decision on the entitlements of MPs’ be it salaries or otherwise. The people deserve to know why the increase.
The explanation given by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission is insufficient and not good enough. The people of Solomon Islands are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for fairness, proportionality, transparency and accountability.
TSI therefore calls on the GREAT Government to uphold its commitment to servant leadership and to ensure that fairness, transparency and accountability guide decisions affecting the lives and livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders.
The people are the masters of democracy. Leaders are entrusted to serve them.
For the good of the people of Solomon Islands, TSI calls for the revocation of the salary increase award. MPs are already remunerated adequately, their gas, water, electricity, rent, transport, servants, gardeners, security, medical bills overseas, clothing, sitting allowances, are already paid for by public funds or tax payers.
The rest, especially tax payers, do not have such lucrative remunerations. It is grossly irresponsible of PEC to increase their salary when they are the most privileged group in Solomon Islands.
Table 1. Breakdown of 2026 Salary Regulations
Position
Previous Salary
New Salary
Increase
Prime Minister
SBD428,560.12
SBD454,659.43
+SBD26,099.31
Deputy Prime Minister
SBD385,226
408,687.10
+SBD23,460.31
Opposition Leader, Independent Leader, Ministers
SBD334,539.33
354,912.78
+SBD20,373.45
Ordinary MPs
SBD272,047.34
SBD288,615.02
+SBD16,567.68
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TSI statement
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PRESS RELEASE | 23 July 2026
SINU Automotive Engineering Department Receives Tool Donation from Ela Motors
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Automotive Engineering Department under SINU TAFE has received a donation of 12 toolboxes containing automotive tools from Ela Motors Solomon Islands to support practical training for automotive apprentices.
Director of SINU TAFE, Solomon Pita, thanked Ela Motors for its generous contribution, describing the donation as an investment in the education and future of SINU students. Head of the Automotive Engineering Department, Samuel Kwaoga, said the tools will enhance hands-on learning and better prepare apprentices for careers in the automotive industry.
SINU sincerely thanks Ela Motors Solomon Islands for its valued support and looks forward to strengthening this partnership for the benefit of students and the automotive industry in Solomon Islands.
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PRESS RELEASE | 23 July 2026
SINU Automotive Engineering Department Receives Tool Donation from Ela Motors
所罗门国立大学(SINU)职业教育与培训(TAFE)下的汽车工程系收到Ela Motors所罗门群岛捐赠的12个工具箱,内含汽车工具,以支持汽车学徒的实践培训。
SINU TAFE主任所罗门·皮塔(Solomon Pita)感谢Ela Motors的慷慨捐助,称这笔捐赠是对SINU学生教育和未来的投资。汽车工程系主任塞缪尔·夸奥加(Samuel Kwaoga)表示,这些工具将增强实践学习,更好地为学徒在汽车行业的职业生涯做好准备。
SINU衷心感谢Ela Motors所罗门群岛的宝贵支持,并期待加强这一合作关系,以造福学生和所罗门群岛的汽车行业。
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BY LORETTA B MANELE
The navy crew of Australia’s HMAS Yarra visited the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Hell’s Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) facility last month.
A statement from the Australian High Commission (AHC) said the Royal Australian Navy sailors and officers spent the day learning how the RSIPF EOD unit identifies and disposes of unexploded ordnance (UXO) before concluding the visit with friendly games of soccer and touch football.
Able Seaman Jacob Ives, from HMAS Yarra, in a game of soccer with RSIPF Police Constable Jonax Koloni at the Hells Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal facility. Photo by AHC
AHC said Solomon Islands has one of the highest concentrations of Explosive remnants of war (ERW) in the Pacific leaving RSIPF EOD personnel disposing hundreds of UXO items every year.
The visit catered to the crew observing RSIPF’s procedures of identifying, assessing and disposing UXO.
“The demonstration included the use of portable X-ray equipment to assess munitions in the field, as well as a remote EOD cutting tool used to safely cut munitions before disposal,” the statement said.
Lieutenant Alastair Wyatt, HMAS Yarra Clearance Diving Officer said the visit highlighted RSIPF EOD unit’s depth of expertise and pointed out that Solomon Islands is home to one of the busiest EOD communities in the world.
“The opportunity to observe them operating in their own environment and learn from their experience was invaluable for me and my team,” he said.
Meanwhile, Inspector Clifford Tunuki, RSIPF Director of EOD welcomed the HMAS Yarra delegation and said he looked forward to strengthening cooperation with Australian EOD personnel.
Inspector Tunuki was presented with a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion from HMAS Yarra Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Andrew Penfold.
Commanding Officer HMAS Yarra Lieutenant Commander Andrew Penfold and RISPF Director of EOD Inspector Clifford Tunuki pose for a photo during HMAS Yarra’s visit to the Hells Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Photo by AHC
Lieutenant Commander Penfold said the opportunity to learn from EOD specialists who deal with unexploded ordnance on a daily basis provided valuable professional development for his crew.
“The knowledge and experience shared by the RSIPF team reinforces the importance of strong regional partnerships and helps ensure our people remain ready to support future operations together,” he said.
Photo credit: AHC
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BY TONY IROGA
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will offer free Japanese language classes from late August 2026 through a partnership between its Faculty of Business and Tourism Studies (FBTS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
In a statement issued yesterday, SINU said the programme is open to students, staff and members of the public who are interested to learn the Japanese language.
According to SINU, classes will be offered at three levels. Level One will focus on basic greetings and simple expressions, Level Two will build participants’ vocabulary and everyday conversation skills, and Level Three will help learners use more expressions in daily life and travel situations.
SINU said the classes will be conducted during daytime hours, with weekday classes tentatively scheduled for Levels One to Three and Saturday classes for Levels One and Two.
The university said all classes will be held at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at its Kukum Campus.
SINU encourages interested participants to join its Japanese Language Class Facebook Group for registration details, class schedules and future updates.
“Start your Japanese language journey with SINU,” the university said.
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PRESS RELEASE | 23 July 2026
SINU Representatives Highlight Pacific Climate Innovation at PIFCE 2026 in Vanuatu
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) was represented at the Pacific Islands Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) 2026 in Vanuatu by Assistant Lecturer in GIS and Remote Sensing, Mr Steve Tahunipue, and final-year Bachelor of Environment Studies student, Mr Philip Bero.
The forum brought together Pacific universities, traditional custodians, policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore climate solutions and strengthen the role of higher education institutions in developing future climate and environmental leaders.
During the forum, SINU representatives shared insights on Pacific-led academic innovation, integrating traditional knowledge with modern science, and strengthening climate education through research, partnerships and community engagement.
Mr Bero’s student innovation project, a mobile application designed to provide early warning alerts for natural hazards, received the People’s Choice Award during the pitching competition, highlighting the impact of youth-led solutions in building climate resilience across the Pacific.
Through their participation, SINU continues to demonstrate its commitment to research excellence, climate leadership, Pacific partnerships and sustainable development.
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新闻稿 | 2026年7月23日
SINU代表在瓦努阿图的太平洋岛屿气候与环境创新论坛(PIFCE 2026)上突出太平洋气候创新
所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)由地理信息系统与遥感助理讲师史蒂夫·塔胡尼普(Mr Steve Tahunipue)和环境研究专业的最后一年学生菲利普·贝罗(Mr Philip Bero)代表参加了此次论坛。
该论坛汇聚了太平洋大学、传统守护者、政策制定者、科学家、企业家和创新者,共同探讨气候解决方案,并加强高等教育机构在培养未来气候和环境领导者方面的作用。
在论坛期间,SINU代表分享了太平洋主导的学术创新、将传统知识与现代科学相结合的见解,以及通过研究、合作伙伴关系和社区参与加强气候教育。
贝罗的学生创新项目——一款旨在提供自然灾害早期预警的移动应用程序,在推介比赛中获得了观众选择奖,突显了青年主导的解决方案在提高太平洋地区气候韧性方面的影响。
通过参与,SINU继续展示其对研究卓越、气候领导力、太平洋伙伴关系和可持续发展的承诺。
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BY TONY IROGA
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has announced that preparations are well underway for the 2026 Guadalcanal Second Appointed Day celebrations, set for July 31 to August 3 under the theme, “Empowering Guadalcanal for National Unity and Prosperity”.
The four-day event will take place at SINU Village, Panatina, and the National Stadium, bringing together people from across Guadalcanal to celebrate the province’s culture, unity and development.
According to the Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day Committee, this year’s celebration will feature a colourful float parade, cultural performances, live entertainment, panel discussions and information displays by government ministries, agencies and private companies operating in the province.
The committee said residents on the west side will begin the float parade from Marara School, while participants from the east side will gather at the Black Post area before both groups converge at SINU Village.
“We encourage everyone to wear their constituency colours and come out to support their King and Queen as we celebrate Guadalcanal’s unity and identity,” it said.
The official opening ceremony will be held on Friday, July 31, at SINU Village, with the Honiara City Council Lord Mayor attending as the Guest of Honour. The celebrations will conclude on Monday, August 3.
Throughout the week, the Guadalcanal Cultural Village will host traditional cultural displays, demonstrations and side events, while local Guadalcanal bands, artists and string bands will provide entertainment.
Panel discussions involving former politicians, chiefs, church and community leaders, women and youth representatives will also be held to discuss issues affecting the province.
Information booths from government ministries, agencies and companies will be set up to provide services and information to the public.
The committee has invited all Guadalcanal constituencies, wards and companies operating within the province to participate in the float parade.
“We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Guadalcanal by bringing your colours, your voice and your community spirit,” it said.
It added that further details on entertainers, speech and choir competitions, and market stalls and vendors will be announced later this week.
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NEWS FEATURE | Learning from the Land
What happens when the classroom extends into villages, customary lands, and communities?
Students in SINU's Postgraduate Diploma in Islands Knowledges and Futures recently completed the SOIL (Solutions Ontological Immersive Learning) field programme in East Are'are and West Guadalcanal, learning directly from chiefs, elders, knowledge holders, and local communities.
Through immersive, place-based learning, students explored indigenous knowledge systems, customary governance, conservation, and community-led solutions, gaining valuable insights that cannot be learned from textbooks alone.
This unique programme reflects SINU's commitment to education grounded in island realities, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable future of the Solomon Islands and the Pacific.
Applications for Cohort 2 (Semester 2, 2026) are now open! If you're passionate about indigenous knowledge, community engagement, and shaping island futures, this programme is for you.
Applications close Friday, 7 August 2026. Collect an application form from the Student Administration Services (SAS) Office or contact admissions@sinu.edu.sb or (677) 42600 for more information.
Read the full feature below and discover how learning from the land is transforming higher education at SINU.
NEWS FEATURE | from the Land
当课堂延伸到村庄、传统土地和社区时,会发生什么?
所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)岛屿知识与未来研究生文凭课程的学生最近在东阿雷阿雷和西瓜达尔卡纳尔完成了SOIL(解决方案本体沉浸式学习)实地项目,直接向首领、长者、知识持有者和当地社区学习。
通过沉浸式的基于地点的学习,学生们探索了土著知识体系、传统治理、保护和社区主导的解决方案,获得了无法仅通过教科书学习的宝贵见解。
这个独特的项目反映了SINU对扎根于岛屿现实的教育的承诺,培养毕业生为所罗门群岛和太平洋的可持续未来做出有意义的贡献。
第二期(2026年第二学期)的申请现已开放!如果你对土著知识、社区参与和塑造岛屿未来充满热情,这个项目适合你。
申请截止日期为2026年8月7日星期五。请从学生行政服务(SAS)办公室领取申请表,或联系admissions@sinu.edu.sb或(677) 42600获取更多信息。
请阅读下面的完整报道,了解从土地中学习如何改变SINU的高等教育。
Edukeison blong Ostrelia kam long Honiara!
15 fala universiti stiuden blong Ostrelia kam long Solomon Aelans fo Stadi Mision Ostrelia edukeison roadshow, provaedim Solomon Aelandas, wetem self sponsa stiudens, Ostrelia Awods aplikans, an oloketa alumni chans fo savve abaot stadi anda konekson stret wetem universiti.
Mifala hapi tumas fo sapotim Solomon Aelandas fo akses wol-klas edukeison anda bildim kam ap olketa skils iumi nidim fo kontribiut lo fiucha kantri.
From vokeisonal trein tu postgraduason stadi, Ostrelia edukeison hem help fo divelopim niufala genareison blong Solomon Aelans lidas, profesnol anda innovators.
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Australian education came to Honiara!
Fifteen leading Australian universities visited Solomon Islands for the Study Mission Australia Education (Roadshow), providing Solomon Islanders, including self-funded students, Australia Awards applicants, and alumni the chance to explore study options and connect directly with university representatives.
We are glad to support Solomon Islanders in accessing world-class education and developing the skills needed to contribute to the country’s future prosperity.
From vocational training to postgraduate studies, Australian education is helping develop the next generation of Solomon Islands leaders, professionals and innovators.
Partnership
Edukeison blong Ostrelia kam long Honiara!
15 fala universiti stiuden blong Ostrelia kam long Solomon Aelans fo Stadi Mision Ostrelia edukeison roadshow, provaedim Solomon Aelandas, wetem self sponsa stiudens, Ostrelia Awods aplikans, an oloketa alumni chans fo savve abaot stadi anda konekson stret wetem universiti.
Mifala hapi tumas fo sapotim Solomon Aelandas fo akses wol-klas edukeison anda bildim kam ap olketa skils iumi nidim fo kontribiut lo fiucha kantri.
From vokeisonal trein tu postgraduason stadi, Ostrelia edukeison hem help fo divelopim niufala genareison blong Solomon Aelans lidas, profesnol anda innovators.
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澳大利亚教育来到霍尼亚拉!
十五所领先的澳大利亚大学访问所罗门群岛,进行澳大利亚教育学习任务(路演),为所罗门群岛居民,包括自费学生、澳大利亚奖学金申请者和校友提供了探索学习选择和直接与大学代表联系的机会。
我们很高兴支持所罗门群岛居民获得世界一流的教育,并发展为国家未来繁荣做出贡献所需的技能。
从职业培训到研究生学习,澳大利亚教育正在帮助培养下一代所罗门群岛的领导者、专业人士和创新者。
Partnership
Sapotim Gels Stap lo Skul Akros Long Savo en Rasol Aelans
No eni gel sud no go skul jes bicos hem period.
Wanfala visit go long Savo en Rasol Aelans no long team go noma, Kaleko Steifree Solomons (KSS) – wanfa risipen blong 2025 Solomon Aelans en Ostrelia Ediukeison Patnasip NGO Grant – olketa kasim eit fala komiuniti hae skul weitm menstrol helt toktok, baes laen sarvei, en olketa pad save wash en ius moa fo olketa gele stiuden
Fo staka gels, olketa no mas garem idia long menstrol helt en akses fo haejin tings save mekem oketa fil nogud, no go skul, en lelbet slow behaen lo skul waka. Disfala inisiativ hem helpim fo chenjim diswan.
Team provaedim gudfala infomaeson kasim olketa gels yah, seif ples fo olketa tok stori, en olketa pads save iusim agen, KSS hem mekem gels fo garem strong tingting fo luk aftarm pirods weitim rispekt, strong tingting en indipendens, tekim awei nao oketa samting blokim oketa fo no go skul.
Visit ia hem tekem kam olketa stiuden, tisa en skul lida tugeda weitim sem komitmen fo mekem sapotiv skul laef wea evri gel fil seif, rispekt, en save joinim skul laef.
Ostrelia hem praod fo sapotim nao inisiativ dat meksua period hem mas no stopim oketa gels garem ediukeison. Tugeda, iumi helpim staka gels stap lo skul, stap fokas lo lane, en mekem gudfala fiuja fo olketa seleva en famili en komiuniti blong olketa.
Taem gels stap lo skul, evriwan benefit
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Supporting Girls to Stay in School Across Savo and Russell Islands
No girl should miss out on education simply because of her period.
Through recent outreach missions to Savo Island and the Russell Islands, Kaleko SteiFree – a recipient of the 2025 Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership NGO Grant – reached eight community high schools with menstrual health awareness sessions, baseline surveys, and reusable sanitary pad kits for female students.
For many girls, a lack of menstrual health knowledge and access to hygiene products can lead to embarrassment, missed classes, and falling behind in their studies. This initiative is helping to change that.
By providing practical information, safe spaces for discussion, and reusable sanitary pad kits, KSS is empowering girls to manage their periods with dignity, confidence and independence, removing barriers that can keep them out of the classroom.
The outreach also brought together students, teachers and school leaders in a shared commitment to creating supportive school environments where every girl feels safe, respected, and able to participate fully in school life.
Australia is proud to support initiatives that ensure periods never stand in the way of a girl's education. Together, we are helping more girls stay in school, stay engaged in learning, and build brighter futures for themselves, their families and their communities.
When girls stay in school, everyone benefits.
Sapotim Gels Stap lo Skul Akros Long Savo en Rasol Aelans
没有任何女孩应该因为生理期而错过上学。
最近,Kaleko SteiFree(KSS)团队前往萨沃岛和拉塞尔群岛,进行了一次访问,这是2025年所罗门群岛与澳大利亚教育伙伴关系非政府组织资助的项目,团队在八所社区高中开展了生理健康意识课程、基线调查,并为女学生提供可重复使用的卫生巾套件。
对于许多女孩来说,缺乏生理健康知识和卫生产品的获取可能导致尴尬、缺课和学习落后。这个倡议正在帮助改变这一现状。
通过提供实用信息、安全的讨论空间和可重复使用的卫生巾套件,KSS正在赋予女孩以尊严、自信和独立管理生理期的能力,消除可能使她们无法进入课堂的障碍。
此次外展活动还将学生、教师和学校领导聚集在一起,共同致力于创造支持性的学校环境,让每个女孩都感到安全、受到尊重,并能够充分参与学校生活。
澳大利亚自豪地支持确保生理期不会妨碍女孩教育的倡议。我们共同努力,帮助更多女孩留在学校,保持学习参与,并为自己、家庭和社区创造更光明的未来。
当女孩留在学校时,人人受益。
NOTICE: Temporary Closure of SINU Lokol Fusion Café & Bar
Please be advised that the SINU Lokol Fusion Café & Bar will be closed on Thursday 23 July 2026 to allow for essential maintenance works.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we carry out these improvements.
The SINU Lokol Fusion Café & Bar will reopen on Friday 24 July 2026 and resume normal operating hours, with our Motu Friday Special available for customers to enjoy.
Thank you for your patience and continued support
NOTICE: SINU Lokol Fusion Café & Bar Temporary Closure
请注意,所罗门国立大学(SINU)Lokol Fusion咖啡馆和酒吧将于2026年7月23日(星期四)关闭,以进行必要的维护工作。
我们对可能造成的任何不便表示歉意,并感谢您的理解,因为我们正在进行这些改善。
所罗门国立大学Lokol Fusion咖啡馆和酒吧将于2026年7月24日(星期五)重新开放,并恢复正常营业时间,届时我们的Motu星期五特惠将供客户享用。
感谢您的耐心和持续支持。
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Five Australian university students are working alongside the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) to support local athletes through a practical sports science placement under the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.
The Australian High Commission (AHC) announced the initiative in a recent social media post, saying the students are gaining valuable hands-on experience while contributing to the development of high-performance sport in Solomon Islands.
The students—Jean Stump, Josh Coulton, Rory McFarlane, Jacqueline Hamilton and Simone Dyer—are Exercise and Sports Science students from Macquarie University in Australia.
They are undertaking their placement at SINIS, where they are working alongside institute staff to help Solomon Islands athletes perform at their highest potential while also building their own practical experience in sports science.
The placement forms part of the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan, which supports Australian university students to study and undertake internships across countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
“The students are working alongside SINIS staff to support Solomon Islands athletes in reaching their highest potential,” the Australian High Commission said.
The High Commission said the students have appreciated the warm hospitality they have received since arriving in Solomon Islands.
“They have been grateful for the warm welcome they’ve received and have loved the opportunity to learn from and work with such talented and dedicated athletes,” the statement said.
The initiative highlights the growing partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands in sport, education and people-to-people exchanges, while providing valuable knowledge-sharing opportunities for both the visiting students and local sporting personnel.
The New Colombo Plan is an Australian Government initiative that provides opportunities for Australian university students to study, undertake internships and gain practical experience across the Indo-Pacific region.
Through partnerships with host organisations such as the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport, the programme aims to strengthen regional ties while promoting skills exchange and professional development that benefit both participating students and local communities.
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