Wed, 29 Jul 2026 ·HONIARA ·Updated daily

Diplomatic Missions

Official updates from the Chinese, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese missions in Solomon Islands.

PEV bae klos tudei!

PEV bae klos tudei! If iu aplae finis bat no komplitim aplikeison blong iu, mek sua iu go long Immi Akaont blong iu en sabmit bifo melwan naet tudei. *** The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballot closes today (29 July) at 11.59 pm AEST! If you are intending to apply and haven't finalised your application, make sure to log on to your ImmiAccount and click submit before midnight tonight

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AHC Politics & Government · 2026-07-29 Original ↗

Bikifala rekod!

Bikifala rekod! Tuelf taosen en staka moa Solomon Aelandas nao olketa go waka anda PALM scheme, wea hem mekem niufala opatiunitis en helpem familis, komiunitis kamap gud taem olketa sendem kam baek selen hom *** A record-breaking milestone! More than 12,000 Solomon Islanders have now been deployed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, creating new opportunities and helping families and communities thrive through record remittances sent home.

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AHC General News · 2026-07-29 Original ↗

On July 28, 2026, FM Wang Yi addressed the High-Level Meeting themed "The Global Development Initiative(GDI) at Five Years: Joining Hands for a Brighter Future of Sustainable Development".

On July 28, 2026, FM Wang Yi addressed the High-Level Meeting themed "The Global Development Initiative(GDI) at Five Years: Joining Hands for a Brighter Future of Sustainable Development". Wang Yi said that we are living through a period of transformation and turbulence, confirming the pressing relevance of the GDI. We call on all parties to: Enhance solidarity and cooperation to foster a peaceful environment for development. Combine our efforts to accelerate progress toward the SDGs. Champion openness and mutual learning to boost innovation as the engine for development. Practice multilateralism to help improve the global governance system. Full text: https://www.mfa.gov.cn/.../202607/t20260728_11993896.html

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PRC Embassy Education · 2026-07-29 Original ↗

Lokol stori hem hem stil laef long Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre.

Lokol stori hem hem stil laef long Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. Stori blong olketa helt woka and familis long komiuniti nao inspirem olketa kavin , an paintings wea bae welkamim patients wea kam long Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. hem sapotim lokol artis Jackson Diosi Art an Riaz fo transfomim niu Senta ia wetim art wok wea selebreitim kalcha blong iumi, kea an komuniti. Disfala senta olketa bildim fo stap long taem, an hem desaen fo servim pipol blong iumi. Senta ia hem redi fo open an welkam fo everiwan! *** Local stories brought to life by local artists are shaping the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. Stories collected from local health workers and families have inspired a collection of wooden totems, murals and paintings commissioned to welcome community and patients to the Centre. has commissioned local artists Jackson Diosi Art and Riaz to transform the ground-breaking new Centre handed over this month, into a colourful space celebrating culture, care and community. The new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is built to last, and designed to reflect the beating heart of the people it will serve. Get ready for the opening in the coming weeks of a welcoming space that feels uniquely Solomon Islands!

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AHC Health · 2026-07-29 Original ↗

Solomon Islands and Australia Join Pacific Cyber Week in PNG

Seif Pasifik hem stat wetim waka tugeda. 🤝 Solomon Aelans en Ostrelia wetim olketa Pasifik Patnas diskas cyber sekiuriti, AI en dijitol devilopmen lo Pasifik Cyber Wik lo PNG💻🌏 *** A safer, connected Pacific starts with collaboration. 🤝 Solomon Islands and Australia joined Pacific partners in PNG to discuss cyber security, AI and digital development at Pacific Cyber Week 💻🌏

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AHC Law & Security · 2026-07-29 Original ↗

Australia Cheers Team Solomon at the Commonwealth Games

Mifala bae kontiniu sapot fo Team Solomon kompit distaem long wol kompitison! 🇸🇧 Ostrelia hem barava praod fo bin sapotim Moffat Tolamae long para-pawalift, anda Bijay Ghusa Garry long spot blong suim. Solomon Aelan anda Ostrelia tufala kantri blong Commonwelt en tugeda searem olketa sem opatiunitis blong long disfala Commonwelt Games. Bikifala kongratiulason go long Moffat long gudfala pefomens blong hem, mifala hapi tumas fo lukim hem kompit! 💪 Mifala bae sowm sapot tu fo Bijay tunaet lo Men’s 50m Butterfly. 🏊 Gudlak evri Solomon Aelans spot man en mere wetim olketa coach blong olketa Go Solo Go! *** We're cheering on Iumi Team Solomon as they compete on the world stage! 🇸🇧 Australia is proud to have supported Moffat Tolomae on his para-powerlifting journey and Bijay Ghusa Garry in swimming. We’re happy that as Commonwealth countries Solomon Islands and Australia share the opportunities of the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations to Moffat on a fantastic performance! We loved watching him compete! 💪 We'll be cheering for Bijay in the Men's 50m Butterfly tonight. 🏊 Best of luck to all Solomon Islands athletes and coaches for the rest of the Games. Go Solo Go!

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AHC Sports · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

Strong Roots, Brighter Future Project Launches in Solomon Islands

Strong roots grow bright futures🌱 New Zealand and Save the Children Solomon Islands have launched the Strong Roots, Brighter Future (Staka Roots, Brata Fiuja) project, a new partnership helping young children and families thrive in Western and Choiseul Provinces. The project will strengthen early childhood education for children aged 3-6 years, ensuring they have access to quality, safe and inclusive learning opportunities. Through to 2030, the Staka Roots, Brata Fiuja will support ECE teachers, strengthen ECE governance, and equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to nurture their child. Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Working alongside Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development - MEHRD , Save the Children Solomon Islands, provincial governments and local communities, we are investing in brighter futures for children across Solomon Islands. 🇸🇧🤝🇳🇿 the Children

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NZHC Education · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

Twenty Solomon Islands Officials Complete Mini-MBA in Brisbane

Kongratulason go long twenti fala ofisol wea olketa komplitim mini MBA long Brisben! Long June, Ostrelia hem hapi tumas fo sapotim mek six grup blong SIG ofisol insaed foutin fala gavman ajensi fo komplitim mini MBA tru lo Ostrelia Institute blong Manejmen Disfala sot kos hem provaedim onlaen an fes to fes trein lo kor lidasip an manejmen skil Tru long Solomon Aelan Ostrelia Patnasip, Ostrelia hem praod fo sapotim profesnol divelopmen opatiunitis wea bae bildim pablik sevis long Solomon Aelan *** 🎉 Congratulations to the 20 officials who recently completed a mini-MBA in Brisbane! 👏🏿💼 In June, Australia was pleased to support a sixth group of officials from 14 Government agencies to complete a mini-MBA through the Australian Institute of Management. The mini-MBA short course provides online and face-to-face training in core leadership and management skills. 🌏✨ Through the Australia is proud to be supporting professional development opportunities which build a stronger public service in Solomon Islands. 🌱💪

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AHC Education · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

Iumi Gro Business Accelerator Participant Shares Lessons for Business Growth

“Iumi Gro Business Accelerator ia givem mi staka lessons. Wanfala lesson nao hao fo structurem bisnis model blo mi. Tru long olketa mentoring sesons ia... mi lukim bisnis blong mi hemi improve.” - Eddie Siosi, Owner B&E Diving & Exploration B&E Diving & Exploration hem wanfala long olketa faevfala bisnis wea fo tekem SBD100,000 long kapitol invesmen anda long Solomon Aelans – Ostrelia Patnasip long Iumi Gro Shak Tank kompetison. Disfala fest eva Iumi Gro Bisnis Accelerator ia hem bin diliva wetim Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration fo sapotim olketa indigenous Micro and Small Medium Enterprises 🤝 *** 🎥 Shark Tank Winner Spotlight: B&E Diving & Exploration “The Iumi Gro Business Accelerator gave me a lot of lessons. One of which is how to structure my business model. Through the mentoring sessions... I have seen my business improve.” – Eddie Siosi, Owner B&E Diving & Exploration B&E Diving & Exploration is one of five Solomon Islands businesses that secured SBD100,000 of capital investment under the at the Iumi Gro Shark Tank competition! The first ever Iumi Gro Business Accelerator was delivered jointly with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration to support more Indigenous Micro and Small Medium Enterprises 🤝

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AHC General News · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

Australia Farewells Long-Serving Education Permanent Secretary Dr Franco Rodie

Selebreitim en gud bye long lida blong edukeisin Ostrelia Hae Komison tugeda wetim olketa patna selebreitim Dr. Franco Rodie fo tuel fala yias sevis blong hem waka osem Permanent Sekretari blong Ministry blong Edukeisin en Humas Risos Devilopmen Hem wanfala tru lida long edukeisin, Dr Rodie hem helpem mekem bikifala opatiunitis fo olketa pikinini en yung pipol akros Solomon Aelans. Lidasip blong hem mekem strong tu patnasip en kontribiut long strongfala edukeisin sistim. ... Ostrelia luk savve lo kontribiuson blong Dr Rodie lo edukeisin en long taem patnasip blong Solomon Aelan en Ostrelia. Mifala tok tagio fo olketa gudfala sevis hem duim en wishim hem evri sakses long neks waka blong hem. *** Celebrating and Farewelling a Leader in Education The Australian High Commission joined partners and colleagues to celebrate Dr Franco Rodie’s 12 years of service as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development. A dedicated champion for education, Dr Rodie has helped expand opportunities for children and young people across Solomon Islands. His leadership has strengthened partnerships, driven key reforms, and contributed to a stronger and more inclusive education system. Australia deeply values Dr Rodie’s contribution to education and to the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia. We thank him for his outstanding service and wish him every success in the next chapter. Tagio tumas, Dr Rodie!

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AHC Education · 2026-07-27 Original ↗

New Zealand Supports Solomon Islands Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Preparedness

How do you monitor volcanic activity and prepare for a possible eruption? 🌋 Earlier this month, geoscience and meteorological staff from Solomon Islands’ Geological Survey Division (GSD) of MMERE worked alongside colleagues from Earth Sciences New Zealand(ESNZ) during a week of practical training focused on volcano monitoring, hazard assessment and eruption response. As the government agency responsible for monitoring volcanic activity in Solomon Islands, GSD works closely with the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) and provides technical advice to the Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) to support preparedness and response planning. Together, participants explored volcano types, volcanic hazards and impacts, monitoring techniques, satellite tools, hazard mapping and response planning. The training also included hands-on work on volcano monitoring processes, eruption confirmation, and communicating potential risks to the aviation sector. A highlight of the week was the team's work on Aviation Colour Codes and Volcano Observatory Notices for Aviation (VONAs), which provide important information to aviation authorities about volcanic activity that could affect flight safety. During the training, participants issued VONAs to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres (VAACs) in Wellington and Darwin for the first time. Both centres were highly supportive of the initiative, which helps strengthen regional information sharing and aviation safety arrangements. The week wrapped up with a simulated unrest and eruption exercise focused on Savo Volcano, allowing participants to put their new knowledge and processes into practice. New Zealand is proud to support partnerships that build capability, share technical knowledge and help Solomon Islands strengthen its preparedness for natural hazards. As a country that also lives with active volcanoes, New Zealand values opportunities to share experience and learn alongside Pacific partners. 🌋🇳🇿 🇸🇧 🌋 Earth Sciences New Zealand Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

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NZHC Disasters & Weather · 2026-07-27 Original ↗

Chinese Bridge Program Strengthens Solomon Islands-China People-to-People Exchanges

Stories like this remind us that people-to-people exchanges are one of the strongest bridges between nations. Through the Chinese Bridge program, young people from the Solomon Islands have experienced China's rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality firsthand while building lasting friendships across borders. China will continue to support educational and cultural exchanges, creating more opportunities for young people to learn from one another, deepen mutual understanding, and contribute to the enduring friendship between China and the Solomon Islands.

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PRC Embassy Culture & Entertainment · 2026-07-27 Original ↗

RSIPF and Australian Army Band Train and Perform Together

Lokol polis anda Ostrelia Ami Ban patna fo lane lane tugeda Herem kam wat nao RSIPF PC Jeriel Dolangania an Army Musician Joshua Mellor bin lanem from each ada taim tufala ban yia bin train an perform tugeda. *** RSIPF and Australian Army Band - partners learning together 🇸🇧🤝 🇦🇺 The Army Band may have gone home, but they will be taking back lessons they have learned in Solomon Islands. Have a listen to what RSIPF PC Jeriel Dolangania and Army Musician Joshua Mellor learned from each other while the two bands trained and performed together.

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AHC Culture & Entertainment · 2026-07-25 Original ↗

Japan and Solomon Islands Leaders Agree to Deepen Indo-Pacific Cooperation

The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and concurred on cooperating closely, including in coordination toward the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11) to be held in the summer of 2027. 両首脳はインド太平洋地域情勢に関する意見交換を行い、また、2027年夏の第11回太平洋・島サミットに向けた連携を含め、緊密に協力することで一致しました。

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Japan Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-24 Original ↗

Japan Embassy Welcomes Prime Minister Wale

A warm welcome to Japan, Hon. Prime Minister Wale. We hope your visit will deepen the friendship and partnership between Japan and Solomon Islands. ワレ首相の来日を心から歓迎いたします。 日ソロモン両国の友好関係が今回の訪問を通じてさらに深まることを願っております。

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Guard of Honour Ceremony for PM Wale Shared by Japan Embassy

The ceremonial welcome by the Guard of Honour on 23rd July can be viewed here. Prime Minister TAKAICHI presented a soccer ball and a ceremonial sword to Prime Minister Wale. 7月23日に行われた首脳会談に際して実施された儀仗隊による栄誉礼・儀仗の様子はこちらからご覧いただけます。高市総理からはサッカーボールと居合刀(模擬刀)が贈呈されました。

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Japan Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-24 Original ↗

Japan and Solomon Islands Hold Summit Meeting

On 23rd July, Ms TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with Hon. Matthew Copper Wale, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. ●Photos and videos of the summit meeting are available on the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan website. https://www.kantei.go.jp/.../105/actions/202607/23solomon.html ●The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website provides further details of the summit meeting. https://www.mofa.go.jp/a_o/ocn/sb/pageite_000001_01746.html 7月23日、高市早苗総理は、訪日中のマシュー・クーパー・ワレ・ソロモン首相と首脳会談を行いました。 ●首脳会談の様子(写真・動画)は首相官邸のHPでご覧いただけます。 https://www.kantei.go.jp/.../105/actions/202607/23solomon.html ●首脳会談の詳細については外務省ホームページで紹介されております。 https://www.mofa.go.jp/.../a_o/ocn/sb/pageit_000001_03097.html

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Japan Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-24 Original ↗

G'Day Solomons Highlights New Round of Australia-Solomon Islands Community Partnerships

No mis aot long disfala wik G'Day Solomon radio program! Dis wik program mifala garem gudfala nius! Sekon raon blong Solomon Aelan Ostrelia Komiuniti patnasip hem open. Mifala tok stori kam wetim tim wea waka bhaen program en herem tu wanfala saksesful projekt wea mekem impakt long komiuniti blong hem. ***... Don’t miss out on this week’s G’Day Solomons radio program! 📻 For this week's program, we have some exciting news! The second round of the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships is now open. We'll speak with the team behind the program and hear from one of the successful recipients about how the initiative has made a positive impact. Tune in to your favourite radio station to learn more! SIBC News 104.1 Barava Fm- Live & Love the Classics Paoa FM ZFM 99.5 My Favourite Music Station

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AHC Politics & Government · 2026-07-24 Original ↗

Australia Partners with Keto Seaweed Farm in Isabel

Waka wetem olketa lokol bisnis 🇸🇧🇦🇺 Solomon Aelans – Ostrelia Patnasip hem patna wetim Keto Seaweed Farm long Isabel fo baem niufala fam equipmen, storage shed, boat an engine, an impruvim haus blong olketa staff. Diswan babae help fo apum prodakson en strongim akses long maket fo Keto Seaweed. Wetim grou blong siwid long wol, disfala patnasip babae mekem moa opatiuniti fo olketa Solomon Aelandas man, mere an yung pipol fo tekem selen, sem taem tu sapotim famili bisnis. *** Partnering with indigenous businesses! 🇸🇧🇦🇺 The with Keto Seaweed Farm in Isabel will co-invest in new farming equipment, a storage shed, a new boat and engine, and improved staff accommodation to increase production and strengthen access to markets 🌿 With the growing global demand for seaweed, this partnership will help create more income opportunities for Solomon Islanders, especially women and young people while supporting a family-owned business to grow 🤝

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AHC Business & Economy · 2026-07-24 Original ↗

Australian High Commission Warns of Pacific Australia Skills Scam

Scam alertMifala risiv olketa ripot blong scam aktiviti long Honiara wea olketa fols claim osem ripresentim Pasifik Ostrelia Skils, Ostrelia skils for trein program.Mas kiaful an luk luk aot fo olketa kaen fols aktiviti olsem. Olketa man waka wetim Pasifik Ostrelia Skils bae no osem tu:• ask fo givem aot ot things osem mobile phone, for kolektim lo ofis • ask fo peim slen fest or transfa lo bank akaont • usim fri email akaont osem Gmail or Hotmail Iumi help fo protektim evriwan from scam. If iu kam akrosim kaen osem kontaktim Pasifik Ostrelia Skils Solomon Aelan Ofis long email: sols.info@pacificaustraliaskills.org. *** Scam alert We have received reports of attempted scam activity in Honiara by individuals falsely claiming to represent Pacific Australia Skills, Australia’s skills training program.Be careful and watch out for suspicious activity. A real employee of Pacific Australia Skills will NEVER:• ask you to hand over personal items, such as mobile phones, for collection from our office• ask you to pay cash upfront or transfer money to a personal bank account• use a free email account such as Gmail or Hotmail. Help us protect others from scams. If you encounter suspicious behaviour or believe a scammer has targeted you, contact the Pacific Australia Skills Solomon Islands office directly via email: sols.info@pacificaustraliaskills.org.

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AHC Law & Security · 2026-07-23 Original ↗

Australian Education Roadshow Comes to Honiara

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. *** 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

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AHC Education · 2026-07-23 Original ↗

Supporting Girls to Stay in School Across Savo and Russell Islands

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 *** 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.

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AHC Education · 2026-07-23 Original ↗

New Zealand High Commission Farewells Construction Engineer Jeron Gwaite'e

Lukim iu moa Jeron Gwaite'e! 😔👋 This week, we say farewell to Jeron Gwaite'e, who has been part of the New Zealand High Commission whanau as our Construction Engineer for more than two years. During his time with us, Jeron has played a leading role in delivering New Zealand’s support for the Seghe and Choiseul Bay airfield upgrades, working alongside Solomon Islands Government counterparts, international and national contractors, and communities to bring these projects to life. He has also made a valuable contribution across our wider infrastructure portfolio, bringing professionalism, dedication, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to everything he does. Jeron has been a trusted and fun colleague. His work has helped strengthen New Zealand’s partnerships and deliver lasting benefits for communities across Solomon Islands. We have no doubt this is just the beginning of an exciting career. Jeron is definitely someone to watch in the future infrastructure sector in Solomon Islands, and we look forward to seeing all that he achieves. Tagio tumas Jeron for everything you’ve contributed. Haere rā, safe travels, and all the very best for the adventures ahead!! ✨👷‍♂️ 🖤🇳🇿🇸🇧🖤

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NZHC Politics & Government · 2026-07-22 Original ↗

Australia Supports Solomon Islands' First World Skin Health Day

Ostreilia wetem Helt Minista Hon. Morris Toiraena an Ministri of Helt an Medical Sevisis celabratim Solomon Aelans’ fest event lo July 8. Event ya hemi haelitim nao impotance blo helti skin fo helti bodi fo helti Solomon Aelans. Ostreilia hemi sapotim Solomon Aelan lo waka had blo hem for redusim olketa neglected tropicol desis olsem, scebis, thru nasinol drug administrsin program wea hemi nao help fo redusim reit blo spred blo scebis by 84% an hemi impruvim helt outkam blo country. Congrajuleison lo MHMS and olketa patnas wea waka tugeda lo disfala impotant waka. Thru Ostrelia hemi stay commited fo waka tugeda fo strengtenim helt outkam fo evri wan lo Solomon Aelans. *** Australia joined Health Minister Honourable Morris Toiraena and the Ministry Of Health & Medical Services - Solomon Islands in celebrating Solomon Islands’ first ever event on July 8. The event highlighted the importance of healthy skin for a healthy body and a healthy Solomon Islands. Australia supports Solomon Islands’ efforts to reduce neglected tropical diseases, including skin conditions such as scabies, through national drug administration programs that have reduced scabies prevalence by 84% and improved health outcomes across the country. Congratulations to MHMS and all partners involved in this important initiative. Through the Australia remains committed to working together to strengthen health outcomes for all Solomon Islanders.

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AHC Health · 2026-07-22 Original ↗