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In a commentary released by the University of Auckland, Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga said the Pacific offers solutions, not only stories of vulnerability, as leaders meet in Fiji for pre-COP31 talks on climate and health.
在奥克兰大学发布的一篇评论中,科林·图库伊通加爵士(Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga)表示,太平洋提供了解决方案,而不仅仅是脆弱性的故事,因为各国领导人在斐济举行COP31前的气候与健康会议。
瓦莱总理与库克群岛总理支持加强太平洋地区合作
瓦莱总理与库克群岛总理支持加强太平洋地区合作
BY JOSES SAREN Prime Minister Matthew Wale will push for stronger climate finance and greater recognition of Pacific concerns as he joins regional and international leaders in Nadi, Fiji, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). Wale is expected to highlight climate finance, blue and green capital and key signals for COP31 during the Pre-COP31 High-Level Meeting, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said. For Solomon Islands and other Pacific island states, the meeting is an opportunity to press for stronger international action to address the impacts of climate change. Following his arrival in Nadi, Wale and Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Wayne Ghemu held a briefing with Solomon Islands officials. Wale’s first bilateral engagement is with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, PMO said. The programme continues tomorrow with Wale’s address to the High-Level Political Session, where he is expected to call for the region’s concerns to be reflected in global climate action. PMO said Wale will then hold further bilateral meetings with fellow leaders and partners before attending a traditional welcome ceremony hosted by Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. On Tuesday, Wale will travel with other leaders to Tuvalu as part of the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ programme before returning to Nadi for the Leaders’ Plenary, it said. The plenary will bring together Pacific and partner leaders, including the prime ministers of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Palau and Vanuatu, for high-level discussions on shared regional issues ahead of COP31. Wale is scheduled to depart Fiji and return to Honiara on Wednesday. [Prime Minister Matthew Wale and delegates brief in Fiji ahead of bilateral engagement with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown. Photo- OPMC.]
作者:乔斯·萨伦 瓦莱总理马修·瓦莱将在2026年联合国气候变化大会(COP31)前,加入斐济纳迪的区域和国际领导人,推动更强的气候融资和对太平洋关切的更大重视。 瓦莱预计将在预COP31高级别会议上强调气候融资、蓝色和绿色资本以及COP31的关键信号,来自总理办公室的声明表示。 对于所罗门群岛和其他太平洋岛国来说,此次会议是一个推动国际社会采取更强有力行动以应对气候变化影响的机会。 在抵达纳迪后,瓦莱与环境、气候变化、灾害管理和气象部长韦恩·盖穆举行了与所罗门群岛官员的简报会。 瓦莱的首次双边接触是与库克群岛总理马克·布朗,PMO表示。 会议将于明天继续,瓦莱将在高级别政治会议上发表讲话,预计他将呼吁在全球气候行动中反映该地区的关切。 PMO表示,瓦莱随后将与其他领导人和伙伴举行进一步的双边会议,然后参加由斐济总理西蒂维尼·拉布卡主持的传统欢迎仪式。 周二,瓦莱将与其他领导人一起前往图瓦卢,作为预COP31领导人计划的一部分,然后返回纳迪参加领导人全体会议。 全体会议将汇聚太平洋及合作伙伴领导人,包括澳大利亚、斐济、汤加、巴布亚新几内亚、帕劳和瓦努阿图的总理,就COP31前的共同区域问题进行高级别讨论。 瓦莱计划于周三离开斐济,返回霍尼亚拉。 [瓦莱总理和代表团在斐济简报,准备与库克群岛总理马克·布朗进行双边接触。照片-OPMC.]
BY CHARLES STENTNETT The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), has announced a four-month ban on the harvesting, selling, purchasing and in possession of the Grouper fish species. This is a few days after it announced another ban on sea cucumber or Bech de mer to be effective as of October 31st 2026. An announcement from the Ministry said that the ban is effective as of October 1st 2026 to January 31st 2027. It said that during the 4-month ban, people are urged to comply with the ban and support efforts to protect the Grouper stock and ensure sustainable fisheries for future generations. The announcement said that during that period, people are expected not to catch, sell, buy or trade the Grouper species anywhere in the country.
作者:查尔斯·斯滕内特 渔业和海洋资源部(MFMR)宣布对石斑鱼种类的捕捞、销售、购买和持有实施为期四个月的禁令。 这项禁令是在宣布另一项关于海参(Bech de mer)的禁令后几天生效,该禁令将于2026年10月31日生效。 该部的公告表示,禁令自2026年10月1日起生效,至2027年1月31日结束。 公告指出,在这四个月的禁令期间,呼吁公众遵守禁令,并支持保护石斑鱼资源的努力,以确保未来世代的可持续渔业。 公告还表示,在此期间,公众不得在全国范围内捕捞、销售、购买或交易石斑鱼种类。
BY TONY IROGA The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has submitted its official Provider Registration Application documents to the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA). The university submitted the paperwork on Friday, October 2, following a detailed preparation process led by SINU’s Standards and Quality Office with support from faculty heads and support divisions. In a press statement released yesterday, SINU highlighted that the submission marks a major milestone in strengthening its governance, financial systems, and academic quality through external assessment. Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau praised staff for their hard work in preparing the application, while noting that the evaluation process is just beginning. “While the submission represents a significant achievement, the assessment and decision by SITESA are still to come,” Professor Aqorau said. “SINU remains prepared to respond to any questions, provide additional evidence, and address matters that may be identified during the assessment process.” He added that the registration process will build a lasting culture of quality across the institution. “The policies, records, and procedures prepared for the application are expected to contribute to a continuing culture of quality assurance across the University and to support evidence-based decision-making,” he said. The university confirmed that this registration step lays the groundwork for future programme accreditation, improved student support services, and ongoing staff development. [SINU VC Dr. Transform Aqorau presented the Registration file to SITESA rep at SITESA office. Photo: SINU]
作者:托尼·伊罗加 所罗门国立大学(SINU)已向所罗门群岛高等教育与技能管理局(SITESA)提交了官方的提供者注册申请文件。 该大学于10月2日星期五提交了相关文件,此次提交是在SINU的标准与质量办公室的领导下,结合各学院院长和支持部门的协助,经过详细准备过程后完成的。 在昨天发布的新闻声明中,SINU强调,此次提交标志着通过外部评估加强其治理、财务系统和学术质量的重要里程碑。 副校长变革·阿科劳教授赞扬了员工在准备申请过程中的辛勤工作,同时指出评估过程才刚刚开始。 阿科劳教授表示:“虽然此次提交代表了一个重要成就,但SITESA的评估和决定仍在后续进行。”他补充道:“SINU随时准备回应任何问题,提供额外证据,并解决评估过程中可能发现的问题。” 他还表示,注册过程将为整个机构建立持久的质量文化。 “为申请准备的政策、记录和程序预计将有助于在大学内持续建立质量保证文化,并支持基于证据的决策。”他说。 该大学确认,此次注册步骤为未来的项目认证、改善学生支持服务和持续的员工发展奠定了基础。 [所罗门国立大学副校长变革·阿科劳在SITESA办公室向SITESA代表提交注册文件。照片:SINU]
BY CHARLES STENNETT Two Solomon Islands National University, SINU, staff have gained knowledge and understanding of effective governance, institutional accountability, risk management, digital governance, human capital development and organizational performance after attending a ten-day training in China last month.A statement from the University said that Elizabeth Adifaka and Maureen Qaqara represented the institution at the training held from September 15 to the 24. It said the training covered areas in effective governance, institutional accountability, risk management, digital governance, human capital development and organizational performance. They also covered areas in strengthening institutional policies and structures, improving risk management and internal controls, linking strategic planning with operational implementation, and promoting responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The statement said the programme also highlighted the importance of education, skills development and human capital in supporting institutional and national development. The knowledge and insights gained will contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and institutional effectiveness at SINU. SINU acknowledges and appreciates the People’s Republic of China for providing this valuable opportunity for professional development, knowledge exchange and capacity building. [A group photo of participants and individuals Elizabeth Adifaka and Maureen Qaqara. Photo Credit: SINU]
作者:查尔斯·斯特内特 两名所罗门国立大学(SINU)员工在上个月参加了为期十天的中国培训后,获得了有效治理、机构问责、风险管理、数字治理、人力资本发展和组织绩效的知识和理解。大学的声明中提到,伊丽莎白·阿迪法卡(Elizabeth Adifaka)和莫琳·卡卡拉(Maureen Qaqara)代表该机构参加了9月15日至24日举行的培训。 声明指出,培训涵盖了有效治理、机构问责、风险管理、数字治理、人力资本发展和组织绩效等领域。 他们还涉及了加强机构政策和结构、改善风险管理和内部控制、将战略规划与操作实施相结合,以及促进负责任地使用新兴技术(包括人工智能)的领域。 声明表示,该项目还强调了教育、技能发展和人力资本在支持机构和国家发展中的重要性。 所获得的知识和见解将有助于加强SINU的治理和机构效能的持续努力。 SINU对中华人民共和国提供这一宝贵的专业发展、知识交流和能力建设机会表示感谢。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo A shipload of recovery materials has left Honiara for Simbo Island to support communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Western Province Premier Billy Veo said the barge has already departed Honiara and is expected to arrive in Simbo at any time. Veo applauded the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for fast-tracking the recovery effort and supporting the delivery of materials to Simbo. He said the materials will help communities rebuild their homes and recover from the destruction caused by the cyclone. “This will help build new houses, repair houses and support our communities to rebuild,” Veo said. He said the arrival of the materials marked an important step in the recovery process for Simbo communities. He acknowledged the support provided through the recovery effort and stressed the importance of getting assistance directly to affected communities. In an interview with the media earlier this year, Veo said the agreement was reached after IOM officials approached his office last week to discuss recovery support for homes damaged by the cyclone. He said a total of 289 houses have been identified for assistance under three categories — completely damaged, major damage and minor damage. “Fifty-six houses were listed under completely damaged houses, 100-plus houses were listed as major damage and another 100-plus house were listed under minor damaged houses,” Veo said. He said IOM will provide building materials and financial assistance of SBD4,200 for each completely damaged house and major-damage housing project, while households classified as having minor damage will receive materials and SBD2,400. Veo said the cash donation is to hire volunteer carpenters to build two bed-room standard houses for completely damaged houses, repair for major damage and minor damaged houses. He said IOM personnel had spent more than a month on Simbo carrying out assessments to determine the scale of damage and develop an appropriate recovery plan. “They spent one month in Simbo doing the assessment and this recovery effort is part of the assessment,” Veo said. He said the assistance will not be limited to households, IOM also expected to support churches, schools and clinics that sustained damage during Cyclone Maila. Veo said the provincial government is also working tirelessly to secure similar recovery support for affected communities in Ranongga, Vella La Vella, Rendova and the Shortland Islands. He described the Simbo agreement as an important first step in the province’s wider recovery efforts. Veo said the initiative demonstrated that the provincial government is commitment to supporting people affected by the cyclone. “This is a first step, demonstrating that the Western Provincial Government is serious about its people who fell victim to Cyclone Maila,” he said. Simbo was among the islands in Western Province badly affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with hundreds of houses damaged or destroyed. The delivery of recovery materials is expected to support ongoing efforts by communities to rebuild homes and restore their livelihoods following the disaster. [Western Province Premier Billy Veo: File Photo]
作者:本·比卢亚 基佐 一船恢复物资已从霍尼亚拉出发,前往辛博岛,以支持受到热带气旋梅拉影响的社区。 西部省省长比利·维奥表示,驳船已经离开霍尼亚拉,预计随时将抵达辛博。 维奥赞扬国际海事组织(IMO)加快恢复工作,并支持物资运送到辛博。 他说,这些物资将帮助社区重建家园,恢复因气旋造成的破坏。 “这将帮助建造新房屋,修复房屋,并支持我们的社区重建,”维奥说。 他说,物资的到达标志着辛博社区恢复过程中的一个重要步骤。 他承认在恢复工作中提供的支持,并强调直接将援助送达受影响社区的重要性。 在今年早些时候接受媒体采访时,维奥表示,协议是在国际移民组织(IOM)官员上周接洽他的办公室,讨论对气旋损坏房屋的恢复支持后达成的。 他说,共识已确定289栋房屋需要援助,分为三类——完全损坏、重大损坏和轻微损坏。 “56栋房屋被列为完全损坏,100多栋房屋被列为重大损坏,另有100多栋房屋被列为轻微损坏,”维奥说。 他说,IOM将提供建筑材料和每栋完全损坏房屋及重大损坏住房项目的财务援助4200所罗门元,而被分类为轻微损坏的家庭将获得材料和2400所罗门元。 维奥表示,现金捐款用于雇佣志愿木匠为完全损坏的房屋建造两间卧室的标准房屋,修复重大和轻微损坏的房屋。 他说,IOM人员在辛博花费了一个多月的时间进行评估,以确定损坏程度并制定适当的恢复计划。 “他们在辛博进行了一个月的评估,这次恢复工作是评估的一部分,”维奥说。 他说,援助不仅限于家庭,IOM还预计支持在气旋梅拉期间遭受损坏的教堂、学校和诊所。 维奥表示,省政府也在不懈努力,为兰农加、维拉拉维拉、伦多瓦和肖特兰群岛的受影响社区争取类似的恢复支持。 他将辛博协议描述为省更广泛恢复努力的重要第一步。 维奥表示,该倡议表明省政府致力于支持受气旋影响的人们。 “这是第一步,表明西部省政府对受气旋梅拉影响的人民是认真的,”他说。 辛博是西部省中受到热带气旋梅拉严重影响的岛屿之一,数百栋房屋受损或被毁。 恢复物资的交付预计将支持社区在灾后重建家园和恢复生计的持续努力。 [西部省省长比利·维奥:档案照片]
BY BEN BILUA Gizo PREMIER of Western Province Billy Veo has warned the national government against engaging third parties to implement the cyclone recovery programme in Western Province. Veo said the $75 million recovery funding should be fairly distributed between Western and Choiseul provinces with responsibility to implement their respective recovery programmes. Speaking to the media, he said Western Province had already demonstrated its capacity to manage public funds through its existing financial system during the cyclone relief effort. Veo said the $2.5 million provided to Western Province for the relief operation had been fully acquitted and returned to the national government. “This shows our capability to handle fundings,” he said. Veo said there was no justification for the national government to delay the release of the recovery funds to provincial governments. “There is no excuse for the central government to deposit the recovery fund to provincial accounts and allow us to do the task,” he said. Veo said allowing a third party to implement the recovery effort will limit the benefits that the province is anticipated. “Third party I’m referring to are NGOs and private companies. I don’t entertain such arrangement because it will limit the full benefits to provinces affected by the cyclone. “I want the fund to be channelled to provincial account and let the provinces carry out the task,” he said. Veo said allowing the provincial government to manage the recovery programme will ensure more economic benefits remained within affected communities. He said this include purchasing timber locally, employing chainsaw operators, hiring carpenters and engaging other local expertise required for the recovery work. Veo also expressed concern that the recovery funding could be diverted from its intended purpose. “Western Province is worried that the government will be meddling with the recovery fund to satisfy other people. “This is a serious case and Western Province wants its share to be given to the province for implementation,” he said. Veo claimed he had received information that the Ministry of Environment was considering giving the entire recovery fund to a private contractor to implement the recovery programme. “I tell you this because I heard that the Ministry is planning to give the entire fund to a private contractor to carry out the recovery effort. “If this is the arrangement, I feel sorry for the people of Western Province because someone is taking this sad event to make profit,” he said. Veo said the Western Provincial Executive had met last week to discuss the issue and prepare for any proposed arrangement that could affect the province’s role in the recovery programme. He said the meeting also focused on the need to fast-track recovery efforts because cyclone victims could not afford to wait until next year for assistance. Veo questioned why the national government continues to delay the release of funds that had already been allocated and approved for provincial governments. “Why wait for next year? Give the fund to us so that we can start implementing the recovery program,” he said. Veo accused the national government of neglecting Western Province, stressing the province’s contribution to the national economy. “The central government must understand that Western Province contributes 50 percent to the national revenue,” he said. “And this call must be taken seriously,” he said. [Premier of Western Province Billy Veo: File Photo.]
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 西部省省长比利·维奥警告国家政府不要聘请第三方来实施西部省的气旋恢复计划。 维奥表示,7500万美元的恢复资金应在西部省和乔伊斯尔省之间公平分配,各自负责实施各自的恢复计划。 在接受媒体采访时,他表示,西部省在气旋救助工作中已经通过现有的财政系统展示了管理公共资金的能力。 维奥表示,提供给西部省的250万美元救助资金已全部清算并返还给国家政府。 “这表明我们有能力处理资金,”他说。 维奥表示,国家政府没有理由延迟向省政府释放恢复资金。 “中央政府没有理由将恢复资金存入省级账户,让我们来完成任务,”他说。 维奥表示,允许第三方实施恢复工作将限制省份预期的利益。 “我所指的第三方是非政府组织和私人公司。我不支持这种安排,因为它会限制受气旋影响省份的全部利益。 “我希望资金能够直接流入省级账户,让省份来执行任务,”他说。 维奥表示,允许省政府管理恢复计划将确保更多的经济利益留在受影响的社区内。 他说,这包括在当地购买木材、雇佣链锯操作员、聘请木匠以及参与恢复工作所需的其他本地专业人才。 维奥还表示担心恢复资金可能会被挪用。 “西部省担心政府会干预恢复资金,以满足其他人的需求。 “这是一个严重的问题,西部省希望其份额能够直接拨给省份以便实施,”他说。 维奥声称他收到信息,环境部正在考虑将整个恢复资金交给一家私人承包商来实施恢复计划。 “我告诉你这个消息是因为我听说环境部计划将整个资金交给一家私人承包商来进行恢复工作。 “如果这是安排,我为西部省的人们感到遗憾,因为有人利用这个悲惨事件来谋取利益,”他说。 维奥表示,西部省执行委员会上周召开会议,讨论此事并为任何可能影响省在恢复计划中角色的提议安排做准备。 他说,会议还集中讨论了加快恢复工作的必要性,因为气旋受害者无法等到明年才能获得帮助。 维奥质疑国家政府为何继续延迟释放已经分配和批准的资金给省政府。 “为什么要等到明年?把资金给我们,这样我们就可以开始实施恢复计划,”他说。 维奥指责国家政府忽视西部省,强调该省对国家经济的贡献。 “中央政府必须明白,西部省为国家收入贡献了50%。” “这个呼吁必须被认真对待,”他说。 [西部省省长比利·维奥:档案照片。]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Matthew Wale has revealed that the government has commenced work to explore artificial intelligence (AI) management system for the national Treasury. Speaking during a press conference held last week, Prime Minister Wale said that the government is exploring AI to help in management decision-making and to make work more efficient. He said the new technology will sit above the current financial system throughout the ministry, allowing the government to make real-time decisions on real-time data. He adds that work has already begun on this system. The Prime Minister noted that governments are working towards managing AI, balancing the objective of controlling it with using it usefully in terms of domestic policy. He said large nations are currently pulled between controlling the technology and competing to get ahead. According to Wale Australia is currently a little bit in front in terms of regulating and having more informed policies. He said United States and China are still struggling to really deal with the fast-moving technology. He also raised serious concerns about recent experiences with rogue AI agents while acknowledging that AI brings many benefits that humanity will profit from. He explained that these agents have been able to do things expected of human beings, such as going outside of their training or testing boundaries to do things their trainers never taught them. “They turn around and try to cover up their tracks. It’s the kind of thing that criminal hackers do. Now you’ve got AI doing it,” Wale told journalists. The Prime Minister emphasized that the biggest dangers sit within the military sphere, specifically concerning the proliferation of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Wale said that the Solomon Islands shares these global concerns as part of the United Nations family. He noted that leaders and talent within the tech sector are also calling for regulation to keep competitors within limits that are safe for humanity. Wale acknowledged that as a small country, the Solomon Islands is at the receiving end of a lot of this technology, and its arrival is much more delayed than in other countries. Wale echoed that in his recent statement at the UNGA, he made a direct call for the need for global governance of AI at the UN level because the nation is part of humanity and shares these vital concerns. [PM Wale speaking to local media during a press conference last week: Photo John Houanihau]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 总理马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)透露,政府已开始探索用于国家财政的人工智能(AI)管理系统。 在上周举行的新闻发布会上,韦尔总理表示,政府正在探索人工智能以帮助管理决策,并提高工作效率。 他说,这项新技术将位于整个部门现有财务系统之上,使政府能够基于实时数据做出实时决策。 他补充说,这一系统的工作已经开始。 总理指出,各国政府正在努力管理人工智能,平衡控制与在国内政策中有效利用的目标。 他说,大国目前在控制技术与竞争领先之间左右为难。 韦尔表示,澳大利亚在监管和制定更为明智的政策方面目前稍微领先。 他说,美国和中国仍在努力应对快速发展的技术。 他还对最近与不法人工智能代理的经历表示严重关切,同时承认人工智能带来了人类将从中受益的许多好处。 他解释说,这些代理能够做出人类所期望的事情,例如超越其训练或测试的界限,做出训练者从未教过的事情。 “它们会试图掩盖自己的痕迹。这是犯罪黑客所做的事情。现在你看到人工智能也在这样做,”韦尔对记者说道。 总理强调,最大的危险在于军事领域,特别是关于化学、生物和核武器的扩散。 韦尔表示,所罗门群岛作为联合国大家庭的一部分,分享这些全球性关切。 他指出,科技领域的领导者和人才也在呼吁监管,以确保竞争者在对人类安全的范围内。 韦尔承认,作为一个小国,所罗门群岛在许多技术方面处于接收端,其到来比其他国家要晚得多。 韦尔重申,在他最近的联合国大会发言中,他直接呼吁在联合国层面上对人工智能进行全球治理,因为这个国家是人类的一部分,分享这些重要的关切。 [韦尔总理在上周的新闻发布会上与当地媒体交谈:照片由约翰·霍阿尼哈乌提供]
Naval vessel KRI WSH-991 to deliver medical, food, agricultural and community assistance during October visit BY NED GAGAHE INDONESIA will bring a humanitarian and community assistance mission to Solomon Islands when Indonesian Navy vessel KRI WSH-991 arrives in Honiara later this month. The vessel is part of Indonesia’s Port Visit 2026, a regional mission combining defence diplomacy with healthcare services, social assistance, agricultural support, sports activities and community infrastructure development. An Indonesian Embassy spokesperson in Papua New Guinea, Freddy Wesly, said the mission demonstrates Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation with its Pacific neighbours. KRI WSH-991 is scheduled to visit Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, carrying personnel and supplies intended to support communities in the four countries. The vessel is scheduled to be in Honiara from October 18 to 22, where the programme will include diplomatic engagements, community activities and humanitarian assistance. The mission carries an Integrated Task Force of 313 personnel, comprising 156 ship’s crew and 157 non-crew personnel, including personnel who joined the mission in Sorong. For its Pacific journey, the vessel is carrying a wide range of assistance, including medicines, medical equipment, food packages, sports equipment, coconut seedlings, construction materials and water tanks. Health support Healthcare is one of the major components of the mission. The task force is carrying 58 types of medicines, 113 types of medical consumables and various medical equipment to support medical assistance during the port visits. The equipment includes infrared thermometers, nebulisers, blood pressure monitors and safety boxes. Sports equipment is also being carried for community and youth activities, including basketballs, futsal balls, rugby balls, footballs, nets, basketball rings and backboards. Food assistance The humanitarian cargo includes 2,000 food packages for distribution across the four Pacific destinations. Additional assistance includes 300 food packages from Indonesian state-owned enterprise partners and another 100 packages from the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs and Yayasan Kita Bisa. The vessel is also carrying 200 cartons of instant noodles, 500 cartons of bottled water and 50 cartons of cooking oil. Supporting communities The mission also has an agricultural and community development component, with KRI WSH-991 carrying 600 improved coconut seedlings intended to support local agriculture and longer-term livelihood opportunities. For community infrastructure activities, the vessel is carrying 300 bags of cement, including 100 bags of Merah Putih cement and 200 bags provided by Indonesian state-owned enterprise partner Semen Indonesia. It is also carrying 24 water tanks, each with a capacity of 1,500 litres. A range of tools and materials will support community improvement and rehabilitation activities, including hoes, pick hoes, sickles, hammers, saws, chisels, sharpening stones, measuring tapes and wheelbarrows. Cleaning and painting materials are also included. Defence diplomacy Wesly said Port Visit 2026 goes beyond traditional naval and diplomatic engagement by creating opportunities for direct interaction with communities. The mission brings together personnel and support from Indonesian government ministries and agencies, state-owned enterprises and community partners. Through healthcare, food assistance, sports, agriculture, water supply and community infrastructure activities, the mission seeks to translate Indonesia’s diplomatic relationship with Pacific countries into practical community-level engagement. KRI WSH-991’s visit to Honiara will therefore combine official diplomatic engagements with activities aimed at strengthening people-to-people relations between Indonesia and Solomon Islands. The planned route for the mission is Jakarta–Sorong–Port Vila–Suva–Honiara–Port Moresby–Wanam–Sorong–Jakarta. The Honiara visit from October 18 to 22 will form an important part of Indonesia’s wider Pacific engagement. The mission reflects Indonesia’s approach to defence diplomacy that extends beyond government-to-government relations to direct community assistance. Through the visit, Indonesia is expected to reinforce its message of friendship, solidarity and cooperation with Solomon Islands and its Pacific neighbours. [Photo: Indonesian Navy vessel KRI WSH-991 arrives in Honiara later this month. Photo supplied.]
海军舰艇KRI WSH-991将在十月访问期间提供医疗、食品、农业和社区援助 作者:内德·加加赫 印度尼西亚将在本月晚些时候,印度尼西亚海军舰艇KRI WSH-991抵达霍尼亚拉时,带来一项人道主义和社区援助任务。 该舰是印度尼西亚2026年港口访问的一部分,这是一个将国防外交与医疗服务、社会援助、农业支持、体育活动和社区基础设施发展相结合的区域任务。 印度尼西亚驻巴布亚新几内亚大使馆发言人弗雷迪·韦斯利表示,该任务展示了印度尼西亚加强与太平洋邻国友谊与合作的承诺。 KRI WSH-991计划访问瓦努阿图、斐济、所罗门群岛和巴布亚新几内亚,携带人员和物资,旨在支持这四个国家的社区。 该舰计划于10月18日至22日在霍尼亚拉停留,期间的活动将包括外交接触、社区活动和人道主义援助。 该任务携带一个由313名人员组成的综合工作组,包括156名船员和157名非船员人员,其中包括在索龙加入任务的人员。 在其太平洋之旅中,该舰携带了多种援助物资,包括药品、医疗设备、食品包、体育器材、椰子幼苗、建筑材料和水箱。 健康支持 医疗保健是该任务的主要组成部分之一。 工作组携带58种药品、113种医疗消耗品和各种医疗设备,以支持港口访问期间的医疗援助。 设备包括红外线温度计、雾化器、血压监测仪和安全箱。 还携带了用于社区和青年活动的体育器材,包括篮球、五人制足球、橄榄球、足球、网、篮球圈和篮板。 食品援助 人道主义货物包括2000个食品包,分发到四个太平洋目的地。 额外的援助包括来自印度尼西亚国有企业合作伙伴的300个食品包,以及来自印度尼西亚社会事务部和Yayasan Kita Bisa的另外100个包。 该舰还携带了200箱方便面、500箱瓶装水和50箱食用油。 支持社区 该任务还包括农业和社区发展组成部分,KRI WSH-991携带600个改良椰子幼苗,旨在支持当地农业和长期生计机会。 在社区基础设施活动中,该舰携带了300袋水泥,包括100袋Merah Putih水泥和200袋由印度尼西亚国有企业合作伙伴Semen Indonesia提供的水泥。 它还携带了24个水箱,每个水箱容量为1500升。 一系列工具和材料将支持社区改善和修复活动,包括锄头、镐、镰刀、锤子、锯子、凿子、磨刀石、卷尺和手推车。 清洁和涂漆材料也包括在内。 国防外交 韦斯利表示,港口访问2026超越了传统的海军和外交接触,通过创造与社区直接互动的机会。 该任务汇集了来自印度尼西亚政府各部委和机构、国有企业和社区合作伙伴的人员和支持。 通过医疗保健、食品援助、体育、农业、水供应和社区基础设施活动,该任务旨在将印度尼西亚与太平洋国家的外交关系转化为实际的社区层面接触。 因此,KRI WSH-991对霍尼亚拉的访问将结合官方的外交接触与旨在加强印度尼西亚与所罗门群岛人民关系的活动。 该任务的计划路线是雅加达–索龙–维拉港–苏瓦–霍尼亚拉–莫尔斯比港–瓦南–索龙–雅加达。 10月18日至22日的霍尼亚拉访问将成为印度尼西亚更广泛太平洋参与的重要组成部分。 该任务反映了印度尼西亚的国防外交方法,超越了政府与政府之间的关系,直接提供社区援助。 通过此次访问,印度尼西亚预计将强化与所罗门群岛及其太平洋邻国的友谊、团结与合作的信息。 [照片:印度尼西亚海军舰艇KRI WSH-991将在本月晚些时候抵达霍尼亚拉。照片提供。]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Matthew Wale confirmed that the government’s flagship Universal Free Education Policy is fully on track to be launch early next year. Speaking to local journalists at a press conference last week, the Prime Minister expressed high confidence in the plan, revealing that the Ministry of Education is now “very close to being well prepared” to handle the nationwide rollout. The Prime Minister shared his positive impressions from a recent briefing with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD). He noted that officials have successfully worked through the complex planning and logistical steps needed for the program. “It was a pleasant feeling this morning in the meeting. They have informed me about a number of things, and the costings are, I think, close to being accurate to enter into the budget cycle,” Wale said. He said with the figures finalized; the government is officially incorporating the policy costs into the upcoming national budget. “So, in terms of the budget process, we are in that situation now. We have the funds to be able to roll out from January. So free education will roll out,” Wale said. Wale also said plans to call Parliament this December to pass the next annual budget and table important constitutional amendment. He adds that a major centrepiece of the upcoming December budget will be the government’s free education initiative. According to the Prime Minister, the policy is now fully ready to be formally integrated into the national budget. [Photo: PM Wale speaking to local media during a press conference last week: Photo John Houanihau]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 总理马修·瓦尔确认,政府的旗舰普及免费教育政策已完全准备好,预计将在明年初推出。 在上周的新闻发布会上,总理对该计划表示高度信心,透露教育部现在“非常接近于做好全国推广的准备”。 总理分享了他在与教育和人力资源发展部(MEHRD)最近的简报中的积极印象。 他指出,官员们成功地完成了该计划所需的复杂规划和后勤步骤。 “今天早上的会议让我感到愉快。他们向我通报了一些事情,成本估算,我认为,接近于准确,可以进入预算周期,”瓦尔说。 他说,随着数字的最终确定,政府正在正式将政策成本纳入即将到来的国家预算中。 “因此,在预算过程中,我们现在处于这种情况。我们有资金可以从一月开始推出。所以免费教育将会推出,”瓦尔说。 瓦尔还表示,计划在今年12月召集国会通过下一年度预算,并提交重要的宪法修正案。 他补充说,12月即将到来的预算的一个主要中心将是政府的免费教育倡议。 根据总理的说法,该政策现在已完全准备好正式纳入国家预算。 [照片:瓦尔总理在上周的新闻发布会上与当地媒体交谈:照片约翰·霍阿尼哈乌]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Matthew Wale said wealthy countries are making it too hard for island nations to get climate change funds. Speaking to local media at a press conference last week Wale said it is deeply unfair that the Solomon Islands must take out loans to protect itself from a crisis caused by big polluters. He warned that if small islands stop speaking up at global meetings on the issue of climate change, the world will forget about them. The Prime Minister shared the deep frustration of dealing with international climate funds. He said right now, the government is trying to secure an additional US$35 million from the Global Climate Fund (GCF) to cover rising costs for the Tina River Hydropower Project. Wale explained that instead of receiving straightforward grants, the country is often forced to borrow the money. “To turn to clean energy, we are having to borrow and pay interest on something caused by big polluters. There is no justice in it. Getting the money is too complicated, too difficult, and takes too long,” Wale said. Wale said that the Solomon Islands cannot back down. “Climate funds supports is not enough. No, it’s never enough. But that is the exact reason why we must be there to speak up for our local communities,” he said. He also raised concerns that the world’s richest nations are prioritizing military budgets over saving the planet. Wale pointed out that countries are spending a massive US$3 trillion globally on their militaries, while giving very little to climate funds or loss and damage initiatives. He noted that none of the world’s biggest polluters have lived up to the financial pledges they previously made. Remembering his speech to world leaders at the 2026 UN Climate Summit, Wale didn’t hold back. “They don’t like us to make them feel guilty. I told them clearly: if you don’t want to feel guilty, just give the money,” Wale said. When journalists asked if the Solomon Islands secured any immediate funding during the recent UNGA meetings, Wale clarified that nothing is official yet. However, he did meet directly with the head of the GCF to push for the critical Tina Hydro funding. Looking ahead to future global climate summits COP31 in Turkey, the Prime Minister said the Solomon Islands will have to do some “heavy lifting” alongside its Pacific neighbours to force big countries to pay attention again. “If we are not there speaking up, nobody else will do it for us. We have no choice. We have to keep fighting,” Wale said. [Photo: PM Wale speaking to local media during a press conference last week: Photo John Houanihau]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 总理马修·瓦尔表示,富裕国家让岛屿国家获得气候变化资金变得过于困难。 在上周的新闻发布会上,瓦尔对当地媒体表示,所罗门群岛必须借款以保护自己免受大污染者造成的危机,这种情况是极其不公平的。 他警告说,如果小岛屿在全球气候变化问题的会议上停止发声,世界将会忘记他们。 总理分享了处理国际气候资金的深切挫败感。 他说,目前,政府正在努力从全球气候基金(GCF)获得额外的3500万美元,以覆盖蒂娜河水电项目的上升成本。 瓦尔解释说,国家往往被迫借款,而不是直接获得简单的拨款。 “为了转向清洁能源,我们不得不借款并支付利息,而这一切都是由大污染者造成的。这没有正义可言。获得资金太复杂、太困难,且耗时太长,”瓦尔说。 瓦尔表示,所罗门群岛不能退缩。 “气候资金支持是不够的。不,这永远不够。但这正是我们必须为我们的地方社区发声的原因,”他说。 他还表示担忧,世界上最富有的国家优先考虑军事预算,而不是拯救地球。 瓦尔指出,各国在军事上的支出全球高达3万亿美元,而对气候资金或损失和损害倡议的投入却微乎其微。 他指出,世界上最大的污染者没有兑现他们之前做出的财务承诺。 回忆起他在2026年联合国气候峰会上对世界领导人的讲话,瓦尔毫不留情。 “他们不希望我们让他们感到内疚。我明确告诉他们:如果你们不想感到内疚,那就给钱,”瓦尔说。 当记者问到所罗门群岛在最近的联合国大会会议上是否获得了任何即时资金时,瓦尔澄清说,目前还没有任何官方消息。 然而,他确实与全球气候基金的负责人直接会面,推动关键的蒂娜水电资金。 展望未来在土耳其举行的全球气候峰会COP31,总理表示,所罗门群岛将不得不与太平洋邻国一起进行一些“艰苦的工作”,以迫使大国再次关注。 “如果我们不在那里发声,没人会为我们发声。我们别无选择。我们必须继续奋斗,”瓦尔说。 [照片:瓦尔总理在上周的新闻发布会上与当地媒体交谈:照片约翰·霍阿尼哈乌]
Until our visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province, I had never heard of the term “panda diplomacy”. I knew giant pandas were among China’s most recognisable national symbols. What I did not realise was that, for decades, they have also played a role in China’s relations with other countries. The post PANDA DIPLOMACY: WHAT CHINA’S GIANT PANDAS TEACH US ABOUT DIPLOMACY appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
在我们访问四川省的成都大熊猫繁育研究基地之前,我从未听说过“熊猫外交”这个词。我知道大熊猫是中国最具代表性的国家象征之一。但我没有意识到,几十年来,它们在中国与其他国家的关系中也发挥了作用。 熊猫外交:大熊猫教会我们的外交之道的文章首发于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
by Charley Piringi Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mathew Wale departed yesterday for Fiji’s Pre-COP31 talks and a Tuvalu visit to observe rising sea levels alongside global leaders. Prime Minister Wale said, “We want to take them to Tuvalu for them to see direct evidence of sea-level rise and its impact... The post “This is our moment”: Pacific Leaders demands Pacific lead global climate agenda as Tuvalu sea levels double global average appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:Charley Piringi 所罗门群岛总理马修·瓦莱(Mathew Wale)昨日启程前往斐济参加预COP31会议,并访问图瓦卢以观察海平面上升情况。他表示:“我们希望带他们去图瓦卢,让他们看到海平面上升及其影响的直接证据...... 这篇文章“这是我们的时刻”:太平洋领导人要求太平洋主导全球气候议程,图瓦卢海平面上升速度是全球平均水平的两倍首次出现在《深入所罗门》上。
瓦莱总理将在COP31前与太平洋及全球领导人接触
瓦莱总理将在COP31前与太平洋及全球领导人接触
BY JOSES SAREN Central Province leaders have been urged to work together and strengthen oversight of public funds, with the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) warning against politicising Assembly committees. A statement from MPGIS said Deputy Secretary for Special Duties Robert Kaua made the call at the close of a two-week induction programme for the Central Provincial Assembly in Tulagi on September 25. Kaua urged the Public Accounts Committee and other Assembly committees to properly carry out their oversight roles and ensure public funds are spent according to approved appropriations. He also reminded provincial leaders to maintain a clear line between political leadership and the professional public service. He said elected leaders were responsible for policy direction, while the Provincial Secretary and public officers had a legal responsibility to provide impartial administration. Kaua also called for a coordinated work programme, stronger committee secretariats and the prompt resolution of outstanding external audit queries. Ward 12 MPA David Manetiva, speaking on behalf of the non-executive members, said members on different sides of the Assembly should remain focused on representing their people. “As non-executive members, our roles are not to compete to take over the government, but to represent our people and lead our wards by providing vital oversight to the assembly and not politicize the public accounts committee,” Manetiva said. “We may sit on different sides of the house, but we share one common purpose: to lead and represent the people of Central Province.” The induction ran from September 14 to 25 and involved all 13 elected Members of the Provincial Assembly, 30 senior provincial officers and 22 MPGIS officials. The programme covered financial management, legislative processes, procurement, revenue generation and provincial governance. [Photo: Deputy Secretary Special Duties (DSSD) MPGIS Robert Kaua. Photo PGSP]
作者:JOSES SAREN 中部省领导被敦促团结合作,加强对公共资金的监督,省政府和机构强化部(MPGIS)警告不要将政治化引入议会委员会。 MPGIS的声明中提到,特别事务副秘书罗伯特·考阿(Robert Kaua)在9月25日于图拉吉(Tulagi)结束的为期两周的中部省议会入职培训中发出了这一呼吁。 考阿呼吁公共账户委员会及其他议会委员会妥善履行其监督职责,确保公共资金按照批准的拨款使用。 他还提醒省领导保持政治领导与专业公共服务之间的明确界限。 他说,民选领导负责政策方向,而省秘书和公共官员则有法律责任提供公正的管理。 考阿还呼吁制定协调的工作计划,强化委员会秘书处,并及时解决未决的外部审计问题。 第12选区议员大卫·马内蒂瓦(David Manetiva)代表非执行成员发言,表示议会不同阵营的成员应专注于代表他们的人民。 “作为非执行成员,我们的角色不是竞争接管政府,而是代表我们的人民,领导我们的选区,通过提供重要的监督来支持议会,而不是将公共账户委员会政治化,”马内蒂瓦说。 “我们可能坐在议会的不同一侧,但我们有一个共同的目标:领导和代表中部省的人民。” 此次入职培训从9月14日持续到25日,涉及所有13名民选省议会成员、30名高级省官员和22名MPGIS官员。 该项目涵盖了财务管理、立法程序、采购、收入生成和省级治理。 [照片:MPGIS特别事务副秘书(DSSD)罗伯特·考阿(Robert Kaua)。照片来源:PGSP]
BY JOSES SAREN Central Province is looking to increase its own revenue through a new five-year revenue mobilisation strategy aimed at reducing the province’s reliance on fixed service grants. A statement from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) said the strategy was developed as part of the recent two-week induction programme for the Central Provincial Assembly in Tulagi. The strategy is intended to strengthen provincial revenue collections and, in turn, support better service delivery. The programme also resulted in members of the Central Provincial Executive receiving reference booklets outlining their individual responsibilities as provincial ministers. MPGIS said the booklets give ministers clearer responsibilities for their portfolios and include output indicators that can help Premier Kenneth Sagupari assess their performance. Sagupari welcomed the training, saying it had given provincial leaders greater clarity about their roles. “This induction training has been concise, practical, relevant, and truly helpful in giving us clarity and confidence in our roles as Members of the Provincial Assembly and as Executive Ministers,” he said. Sagupari said he would have preferred the training to have been held at the beginning of the leaders’ tenure, but welcomed the opportunity to now have a better understanding of their responsibilities. The training also covered financial management, legislative processes, domestic revenue generation and procurement compliance. It included sessions on revised Provincial Capacity Development Fund minimum conditions and performance measures. The Central Province induction followed a similar programme in Malaita in August, with Makira-Ulawa Province scheduled to undergo the programme in the third week of October.
作者:JOSES SAREN 中部省希望通过一项新的五年收入动员战略来增加自身收入,旨在减少该省对固定服务拨款的依赖。 省政府和机构强化部(MPGIS)的一份声明表示,该战略是在最近为期两周的中部省议会入职培训中制定的。 该战略旨在加强省级收入征集,从而支持更好的服务交付。 该项目还使中部省执行委员会的成员获得了概述其作为省部长的个人职责的参考手册。 MPGIS表示,这些手册为部长们提供了更清晰的职责,并包括可以帮助省长肯尼斯·萨古帕里(Kenneth Sagupari)评估其表现的输出指标。 萨古帕里欢迎此次培训,称其使省领导对自己的角色有了更清晰的认识。 “这次入职培训简明、实用、相关,确实有助于我们明确和增强作为省议会成员和执行部长的角色信心,”他说。 萨古帕里表示,他希望培训能在领导任期开始时进行,但欢迎现在有机会更好地理解他们的职责。 培训还涵盖了财务管理、立法程序、国内收入生成和采购合规。 其中包括关于修订后的省级能力发展基金最低条件和绩效指标的课程。 中部省的入职培训是在八月份马莱塔(Malaita)进行的类似项目之后进行的,马基拉-乌拉瓦省(Makira-Ulawa Province)计划在十月第三周进行该项目。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo THE community of Baniata village on Rendova Island is continuing its search for a 73-year-old man who went missing after leaving the village to go fishing on Friday morning. Community member Mosses Bulekolo said the elderly man was seen paddling out to sea on Friday morning but failed to return. He said concern grew after villagers discovered the man’s canoe and paddle later that afternoon. “The old man went out fishing on Friday morning. Some of the villagers saw him paddle out to sea. But later in the afternoon, around 1 to 2pm, some of the people found his paddle and canoe. That’s when we realised something was wrong and started searching,” Bulekolo said. The canoe used by the missing person. Photo supplied. He said the community also found some of the man’s fishing gear with the canoe. Bulekolo said an initial search party, made up mainly of strong young men from the community, went out to look for the missing man but was unable to locate him. He said villagers have since continued searching along the shoreline, while others have been diving underwater in areas where they believe the man could possibly be found. Bulekolo said several requests had been made to Munda Police Station for assistance, but police had not yet joined the search as of Sunday. “As we speak, the search still continues and we are still waiting for the police to come and help us with the search,” he said. Bulekolo said the community was desperate to find the missing man and return him to his family and relatives. He also appealed to nearby communities, fishermen and boat operators to remain alert and report any sighting that could assist the search. “If you happen to see anything, please call the police and also our chiefs,” he said. The community is continuing its search while appealing for assistance from authorities and nearby communities. [Photo: Another search party ready to go out to look for the missing person. Photo supplied.]
作者:本·比卢阿 吉佐 所罗门群岛伦多瓦岛巴尼亚塔村的社区正在继续寻找一名73岁失踪男子,他在周五早上离开村庄去捕鱼后失踪。 社区成员莫西斯·布莱科洛表示,这名老人周五早上被看到划着独木舟出海,但未能返回。 他说,村民们在当天下午发现了老人的独木舟和桨后,担忧加剧。 “老人周五早上出海捕鱼。一些村民看到他划着独木舟出海。但在下午1点到2点之间,有人发现了他的桨和独木舟。那时我们意识到情况不对,开始寻找,”布莱科洛说。 失踪者使用的独木舟。照片由提供。 他说,社区还在独木舟附近找到了老人的一些渔具。 布莱科洛表示,最初的搜寻小组主要由社区中的强壮年轻人组成,但未能找到失踪的男子。 他说,村民们随后继续沿着海岸线进行搜索,而其他人则在他们认为可能找到老人的水域潜水。 布莱科洛表示,已经向蒙达警察局请求了几次帮助,但截至周日,警方尚未加入搜寻。 “我们正在说话时,搜寻仍在继续,我们仍在等待警方来帮助我们进行搜寻,”他说。 布莱科洛表示,社区迫切希望找到失踪的男子,并将他送回家人和亲属身边。 他还呼吁附近的社区、渔民和船主保持警惕,并报告任何可能有助于搜寻的目击情况。 “如果你看到任何情况,请拨打警察电话,也请联系我们的首领,”他说。 社区正在继续搜寻,同时呼吁当局和附近社区提供帮助。 [照片:另一个搜寻小组准备出发寻找失踪者。照片由提供。]
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by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel this weekend to join fellow Pacific leaders in Fiji and Tuvalu for major pre-summit climate meetings ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 31) next month. Speaking to journalists in Honiara today, Wale confirmed his attendance and highlighted the regional... The post PM Wale to Attend Pre-COP31 Gathering in Fiji and Tuvalu appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:乔治娜·马卡 瓦尔总理马修·瓦尔将在本周末前往斐济和图瓦卢,与其他太平洋领导人共同参加在下个月举行的联合国气候变化大会(COP 31)之前的重要气候会议。在今天霍尼亚拉的记者会上,瓦尔确认了他的出席,并强调了区域... 该文章最初发布在《深入所罗门》上。
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced plans to call Parliament this December to pass the next annual budget and table important constitutional amendment. PM Wale spoke on this today during his first press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office conference room since returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, USA. He said parliament will resume following the recent adjournment of Parliament sine die this year. He told the media that Parliament passed a critical financial resolution to secure government funding for the first quarter of next year, 2027, before its adjournment. He said that while this resolution ensures the government has a budget available for early 2027, his administration’s preferred situation is to have the full budget passed this year. “The Ministry of Finance and other government ministries are currently working to finalise the details,” he said. He adds that a major centrepiece of the upcoming December budget will be the government’s free education initiative. According to the Prime Minister, the policy is now fully ready to be formally integrated into the national budget. “In addition to the financial appropriations, the government has prepared important legislative agenda. Parliament is expected to meet in December to address the budget and a number of finalised bills, including the important Mineral Resources Bill and Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation. Parliament may meet in December, adjourn, and then return in January to deal with the remaining bills. “A key challenge for the upcoming session will be the introduction of approximately twelve constitutional amendments designed to fix recurring systemic issues facing us,” Wale said. Prime Minister Wale while acknowledging that the government does not have the necessary voting numbers to pass constitutional amendments on its own, he said that his administration will reach across the aisle to discuss the reforms with the opposition and independent groups. “While democracy will respect the outcome if the opposition disagrees, the government will officially put the constitutional reforms on the table when Parliament resumes,” he concludes. Photo credit: John Houanihau For feedback, contact: jhouanihau24@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 瓦尔总理马修·瓦尔宣布计划在12月召集国会,以通过下一年度预算并提交重要的宪法修正案。 瓦尔总理在今天的首次新闻发布会上表示,自从返回美国纽约参加联合国大会(UNGA)会议以来,这是他首次在总理办公室会议室召开新闻发布会。 他说,国会将在今年最近的无限期休会后恢复。 他告诉媒体,国会在休会前通过了一项关键的财政决议,以确保政府在明年第一季度(2027年)的资金。 他说,虽然该决议确保政府在2027年初有预算可用,但他政府的首选情况是希望在今年通过完整的预算。 “财政部和其他政府部门目前正在努力完善细节,”他说。 他补充说,12月即将到来的预算的一个主要中心将是政府的免费教育倡议。 根据总理的说法,该政策现在已完全准备好正式纳入国家预算。 “除了财政拨款外,政府还准备了重要的立法议程。国会预计将在12月召开,以处理预算和一些已完成的法案,包括重要的矿产资源法案和增值税(VAT)立法。国会可能在12月召开,休会,然后在1月返回处理剩余的法案。 “即将召开的会议的一个关键挑战将是引入大约十二项宪法修正案,旨在解决我们面临的反复出现的系统性问题,”瓦尔说。 瓦尔总理承认,政府没有必要的投票人数来单独通过宪法修正案,但他说,他的政府将与反对派和独立团体进行讨论。 “虽然民主将尊重反对派不同意的结果,但政府将在国会恢复时正式提出宪法改革,”他总结道。 照片来源:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 反馈请联系:jhouanihau24@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister (PM) Matthew Wale has strongly defended his decision to champion human rights for the indigenous people of West Papua. Speaking to local journalists today in his first official press conference, at the Prime Minister office conference room since returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Prime Minister clarified that the move is an act of justice rather than political manoeuvring. Responding directly to questions regarding his emotional UNGA address, about West Papua, Prime Minister Wale acknowledged Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua as an established historical reality. However, he emphasised that geopolitical boundaries cannot justify turning a blind eye to persistent human rights concerns. “The human rights situation has been of great concern to all of Melanesia,” Wale said. He further adds that not all regional leaders feel empowered to vocalize these frustrations. He also expressed serious concern over demographic shifts in the territory. He said that reducing the indigenous Melanesian population to a minority in their own ancestral land is simply unjust. Prime Minister Wale firmly dismissed local critics who have accused him of playing politics with international foreign policy. He reaffirmed that defending the region’s people is a moral obligation. Describing the West Papuan population as fundamentally “voiceless,” he emphasised that it is the profound duty of Solomon Islands and its regional neighbours to act as their advocates. The Prime Minister concluded by highlighting that his position on the matter has been entirely consistent throughout his life. “I happen to believe this is the right thing to do for our West Papuan Melanesian brothers and sisters, reiterating that the stance is grounded purely in human dignity,” Wale said. Photo credit: John Houanihau For feedback, contact: jhouanihau24@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 瓦尔总理(PM)马修·瓦尔强烈捍卫他为西巴布亚土著人民倡导人权的决定。 在今天的首次官方新闻发布会上,瓦尔总理在总理办公室会议室表示,这一举动是正义的行为,而不是政治操弄。 针对他在联合国大会(UNGA)上关于西巴布亚的情感发言,瓦尔总理直接回应了记者的问题,承认印尼对西巴布亚的主权是一个既定的历史现实。 然而,他强调,地缘政治边界不能成为对持续人权问题视而不见的理由。 “人权状况一直是美拉尼西亚所有国家的重大关切,”瓦尔说。 他进一步补充说,并非所有区域领导人都感到有能力表达这些不满。 他还对该地区的人口变化表示严重关切。 他说,减少土著美拉尼西亚人在自己祖传土地上的人口至少数是完全不公正的。 瓦尔总理坚决驳斥了指责他在国际外交政策上玩弄政治的地方批评者。 他重申,捍卫该地区人民是道德义务。 他将西巴布亚人口描述为根本“无声”,强调所罗门群岛及其区域邻国有责任作为他们的倡导者。 总理最后强调,他在此问题上的立场在他的一生中始终如一。 “我相信这是为我们的西巴布亚美拉尼西亚兄弟姐妹做正确的事情,重申这一立场纯粹基于人类尊严,”瓦尔说。 照片来源:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 反馈请联系:jhouanihau24@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com