BY CHARLES STENNETT
Discussions are now under way on the rollout of the government’s education commitments following a meeting between the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, (PIMEU), of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development’s (MEHRD) Senior Executive team last week.
A statement from MEHRD, said 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.
It said discussions in the meeting focused on the rollout of the Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT), flagship education commitments which are; 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 with the majority of the Government’s priority commitments now reflected in MEHRD’s Annual Work Plan, demonstrating strong alignment between the GREAT Coalition’s policy vision and the Ministry’s implementation framework.
The meeting also identified opportunities to further strengthen implementation mechanisms and accelerate delivery of the Coalition’s flagship policies.
The statement said the timing of the engagement is significant as MEHRD undertakes a review of the current National Education Action Plan (NEAP), and is preparing for the next phase of the nation’s education strategy.
The statement said, the Government remains committed to ensuring that 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.
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 centers, and creating better opportunities for communities across the Solomon Islands.
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作者:查尔斯·斯滕内特
目前,政府教育承诺的实施正在进行讨论,此次讨论是在上周总理办公室政策实施、监测与评估单位(PIMEU)与教育与人力资源发展部(MEHRD)高级执行团队之间举行的会议后展开的。
MEHRD的声明表示,此次会议汇集了PIMEU社会部门团队与MEHRD的高级执行管理层,以审查实施进展,加强政策协调,并推进政府的教育优先事项。
声明指出,会议讨论的重点是政府改革、赋权、问责与转型(GREAT)旗舰教育承诺的实施,这些承诺包括:全民教育、教育改革、免费教育、科学、技术、工程与数学(STEM)、教师福利和学校基础设施发展。
此次交流强调,政府的优先承诺中大部分已在MEHRD的年度工作计划中反映出实质性进展,显示出GREAT联盟的政策愿景与该部的实施框架之间的强大一致性。
会议还确定了进一步加强实施机制和加速推进联盟旗舰政策的机会。
声明指出,此次交流的时机十分重要,因为MEHRD正在对当前的国家教育行动计划(NEAP)进行审查,并为国家教育战略的下一个阶段做准备。
声明还表示,政府始终致力于确保每一个所罗门群岛的孩子都能接受优质、包容和负担得起的教育。
实施免费教育政策和更广泛的教育改革议程是GREAT联盟愿景的基石,旨在将教育作为国家未来人力资本的最战略性投资。
会议最后,两家机构重申了加强合作、加速实施GREAT联盟教育优先事项的承诺。
他们共同致力于为学生提供切实的改善,赋权教师,加强学校和中心,并为所罗门群岛各社区创造更好的机会。
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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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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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PERCH学生参加韩国交流 | 四名教师和四名来自Perch基督教学校的学生已前往韩国,参加一个促进教育、文化理解和领导力的国际交流项目。Perch基督教学校校长兼霍尼亚拉市议会(HCC)潘纳蒂纳区议员Lydia Yeo表示,该项目始于2019年的讨论,当时的反对派领袖、现任首相马修·瓦尔、前西北瓜达尔卡纳尔国会议员博多·德特克及韩国合作伙伴参与了讨论。这些谈判促成了一项支持青年教育和文化交流的谅解备忘录。
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BY JOY OFASIA
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.
作者:JOY OFASIA
来自 Perch 基督教学校的四名教师和四名学生前往韩国,参加旨在促进文化理解、教育发展和全球领导力的国际学校交流项目。
Perch 基督教学校校长、霍尼亚拉市议会(HCC)潘纳蒂纳区议员 Lydia Yeo 在接受《星期日岛屿》采访时表示,该交流项目源于2019年时任反对派领袖、现任总理 Mathew Wale 和前北西瓜尔达卡纳尔选区议员 Hon. Bodo Dettke 访问韩国国会期间的讨论。
Mathew Wale 是所罗门群岛的前反对派领袖,Hon. Bodo Dettke 是前北西瓜尔达卡纳尔选区的议员。
在那次访问中,提出了对青年文化教育的更大支持请求。这导致了韩国国会代表团、首尔国立大学雨水研究中心和世界青年交流联合会之间签署了一份谅解备忘录(MOU)。
Yeo 解释道:“该项目不仅关注教育交流,还包括人道主义努力,包括在缺乏安全饮用水的贫困社区安装雨水设施,同时为学生和教师提供全球教育实习机会。”
在韩国期间,所罗门群岛代表团将参加一系列文化和教育活动,包括由世界青年交流联合会组织的青年文化博览会。
Yeo 表示,交流预计将为参与者提供宝贵的机会,体验不同的文化,接触先进的教育环境,并与来自世界各地的学生和教育工作者建立有意义的关系。
“该项目使参与者能够分享教育愿景,体验更先进的文化环境,实现精神和个人的成长,”她说。
该交流项目汇集了韩国学校委员会、来自多个国家的基督教学校以及来自大洋洲14个国家的参与者,使其成为该地区最大的国际教育交流项目之一。
Yeo 表示,她希望 Perch 基督教学校团队能带着新知识、更广阔的视野和更强的领导能力回国。
“我们希望他们能亲身体验先进的教育模式和多样的文化。除了扩展他们的学术和文化理解外,我们希望他们能够培养强烈的道德观和良好的价值观,以便成长为能够为所罗门群岛和国际社会未来发展做出贡献的全球领导者,”她说。
尽管自2019年签署谅解备忘录以来,国际交流项目一直在运行,但所罗门群岛的参与者仅在近年来加入。根据 Yeo 的说,自2024年担任市议员以来,她积极鼓励所罗门群岛的教师和学生参与。
“今年是所罗门群岛的学生和教师第三次参与该项目。这标志着加强我们国家之间文化和教育合作的重要一步,”Yeo 说。
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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作者:TONY IROGA
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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吉佐
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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BY BEN BILUA
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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吉佐
伊莎贝尔省的三所中学预计将采用学校餐饮计划,作为改善学生健康和教育成果的持续努力的一部分。
伊莎贝尔教育局的高级教育官员兼学校检查员鲁本·多托确认,萨尔·达德利·图提学院、亨德里·韦尔克曼学院和阿拉代斯省立中学已被选中参与该计划。
他说,必要的安排已经完成,尽管这三所学校的正式实施日期尚未公布。
多托表示,学校餐饮计划将在提升所罗门群岛儿童的健康、教育和整体福祉方面发挥重要作用。
“在许多农村和偏远社区,由于贫困、地理隔离以及气候变化和自然灾害的影响,获取营养食品可能面临挑战。
“一个管理良好的学校餐饮计划有助于解决这些挑战,同时支持儿童的学习和发展,”他说。
学校餐饮计划目前正在伊莎贝尔省和西部省进行试点,资金由日本政府和人民提供。
该倡议得到了340万美元(约合2870万所罗门元)的资助,并通过联合国儿童基金会太平洋地区办事处与所罗门群岛政府的合作实施。
该项目于2025年2月正式启动,主题为“吃本地,吃健康”。
该计划旨在通过提供健康的本地生产餐食来改善学校儿童的营养状况、健康和教育成果,同时加强当地食品系统和农业。
试点计划将为未来国家学校餐饮计划的发展提供宝贵经验,最终使超过30,000名儿童受益。
教育当局相信,该倡议将有助于提高学校出勤率、改善课堂专注力,并增强学生的学习成果,特别是那些生活在农村和偏远社区的学生。
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