MEHRD ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL EXAMINATION DATES AND TIMES & Schools, parents and candidates urged to note the official schedules HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Ministry of [...]
MEHRD(教育与人力资源发展部)宣布2026年全国考试日期和时间 & 学校、家长和考生被敦促注意官方时间表
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SKILLS RECOGNISED, CAREERS STRENGTHENED MEHRD rolls out new pay structure for TVET trainers New classification framework recognises specialised TVET roles and provides a clear pathway for [...]
技能得到认可,职业得到加强 MEHRD推出新的TVET培训师薪酬结构 新的分类框架认可专业TVET角色,并为[...]
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) have taken another step towards strengthening technical and vocational education by validating the TVET Policy Implementation Framework 2026–2031.
The stakeholder validation workshop, held at the Honiara Hotel on 29 July, brought together representatives from government ministries, Rural Training Centres, the Solomon Islands National Unive...rsity (SINU), provincial education authorities, private sector employers and development partners to review the framework before its finalisation.
The five-year framework is designed to guide the implementation of the Solomon Islands TVET Policy and establish a coordinated national training system. It aims to ensure that training providers operate under common standards, programmes respond to labour market and community needs, and learners—particularly young people and those living in the provinces—have clearer pathways to employment, self-employment and further education.
The framework focuses on four key priority areas: governance and system reform, employer engagement, improving the quality of TVET programmes, and strengthening enrolment and progression pathways. It also outlines practical actions to make skills training more inclusive, industry-relevant and aligned with the country's national development priorities.
Opening the workshop, SITESA Chief Executive Officer Constance Nasi said the framework represents a shared commitment to addressing the nation's skills challenges.
"This Framework is more than a plan on paper. It is our collective response to the skills challenges facing Solomon Islands. Today's workshop is our opportunity to confirm that the priorities are right, the actions are realistic, and the arrangements for implementation are workable," Ms Nasi said.
During the workshop, participants reviewed the Year One Action Plan, implementation roles, monitoring arrangements and potential risks. Their feedback will be used to strengthen the framework and ensure it is practical, accountable and ready for implementation.
Once finalised, the TVET Policy Implementation Framework 2026–2031 will guide coordinated national efforts to improve skills training, strengthen the workforce and expand opportunities for Solomon Islanders to access employment, develop businesses and contribute to the country's sustainable development.
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所罗门群岛教育与人力资源发展部(MEHRD)与所罗门群岛高等教育与技能管理局(SITESA)在验证职业教育与培训(TVET)政策实施框架 2026–2031方面迈出了新的一步,旨在加强技术和职业教育。
此次利益相关者验证研讨会于7月29日在霍尼亚拉酒店举行,汇集了来自政府部门、农村培训中心、所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)、省教育当局、私营部门雇主和发展伙伴的代表,共同审查该框架,以便在最终确定之前进行讨论。
该五年框架旨在指导所罗门群岛职业教育与培训政策的实施,并建立一个协调的国家培训系统。其目标是确保培训提供者在共同标准下运作,课程能够响应劳动力市场和社区需求,并为学习者,特别是年轻人和生活在省份的人,提供更清晰的就业、自主创业和进一步教育的路径。
该框架重点关注四个关键优先领域:治理与系统改革、雇主参与、提高职业教育与培训项目的质量,以及加强入学和进展路径。它还概述了使技能培训更加包容、与行业相关并与国家发展优先事项相一致的实际行动。
在研讨会开幕时,SITESA首席执行官康斯坦斯·纳西表示,该框架代表了共同致力于解决国家技能挑战的承诺。
“这个框架不仅仅是纸上的计划。它是我们对所罗门群岛面临的技能挑战的集体回应。今天的研讨会是我们确认优先事项正确、行动切实可行以及实施安排可行的机会,”纳西女士说。
在研讨会期间,与会者审查了第一年行动计划、实施角色、监测安排和潜在风险。他们的反馈将用于加强框架,确保其切实可行、问责并准备好实施。
一旦最终确定,职业教育与培训政策实施框架 2026–2031将指导协调的国家努力,以改善技能培训、加强劳动力并扩大所罗门群岛人民获取就业、发展业务和为国家可持续发展做出贡献的机会。
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Education Minister Outlines Progress on Major Education Reforms
Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Stephen Kumi, has outlined the Government's progress in implementing major reforms aimed at creating a more inclusive, equitable and responsive education system in Solomon Islands.
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday in support of the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Governor-General, Hon. Kumi reaffirmed that education remains one of the Governm...ent's highest national priorities. He highlighted the allocation of approximately SBD1.4 billion to the education sector in the 2026 National Budget as a clear demonstration of the Government's commitment to investing in the country's future.
The Minister said the reform agenda includes the phased introduction of Free Education from 2027, the establishment of a Ministry of Higher Education, Skills Development, Research and Innovation, curriculum modernisation, improved teacher development and welfare, stronger education governance, and enhanced partnerships with provincial governments, churches, development partners and school communities.
He told Parliament that these reforms are intended to build an education system that is inclusive, equitable and responsive to the country's development needs.
To prepare for the rollout of free education, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has established a Free Education Taskforce to develop the policy, implementation framework, financing arrangements, governance systems and legislative requirements. Technical advisers supported by development partners are also assisting with education financing, grant management and implementation planning.
Hon. Kumi said MEHRD is close to completing the revised Primary and Junior Secondary Curriculum, while work has begun on reviewing the Senior Secondary Curriculum and the Early Childhood Education Curriculum. By 2027, Solomon Islands is expected to have a coherent curriculum framework covering education from early childhood through to Year 12.
He also announced that a STEM Education in Schools Pilot, supported by UNESCO, has commenced to better prepare students for emerging industries and future employment opportunities.
The Minister said several pieces of legislation are also being progressed, including the Education Digital Transformation Policy and Bill, the Higher Education, Skills Development and Research Bill, the SITESA Amendment Bill, the Solomon Islands University of Technology Bill, and the National TVET Bill. These reforms are expected to strengthen governance, improve quality assurance and modernise the country's education system.
Hon. Kumi further highlighted the implementation of the National TVET Policy and the development of a long-term TVET strategy to strengthen industry partnerships, improve training quality and expand access to technical and vocational education across the country.
While acknowledging challenges such as financing free education, classroom shortages, teacher shortages, digital connectivity and access for rural schools, the Minister said these issues would require continued collaboration between the Government, Parliament, provincial governments, churches, school communities and development partners.
"Our responsibility now is to translate policy into action," Hon. Kumi said.
"The work ahead is considerable, but our direction is clear. Together, we are building an education system that will provide every Solomon Islander with the opportunity to learn, develop skills, contribute to our nation's prosperity and realise their full potential."
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教育部长概述重大教育改革的进展
教育与人力资源发展部长斯蒂芬·库米(Hon. Stephen Kumi)概述了政府在实施旨在创建一个更具包容性、公平性和响应性的所罗门群岛教育系统方面的进展。
库米部长在周三的国会发言中支持总督所作的王座演讲,重申教育仍然是政府的最高国家优先事项之一。他强调,2026年国家预算中大约14亿所罗门元(SBD)分配给教育部门,清楚地表明了政府对投资国家未来的承诺。
部长表示,改革议程包括从2027年逐步引入免费教育,建立高等教育、技能发展、研究与创新部,课程现代化,改善教师发展与福利,加强教育治理,以及与省政府、教会、发展伙伴和学校社区的合作。
他告诉国会,这些改革旨在建立一个包容性、公平性和响应国家发展需求的教育系统。
为准备免费教育的推广,教育与人力资源发展部(MEHRD)已成立免费教育工作组,以制定政策、实施框架、融资安排、治理系统和立法要求。由发展伙伴支持的技术顾问也在协助教育融资、拨款管理和实施规划。
库米部长表示,MEHRD即将完成修订后的小学和初中课程,同时已开始审查高中课程和学前教育课程。到2027年,所罗门群岛预计将拥有一个涵盖从学前教育到12年级的连贯课程框架。
他还宣布,联合国教科文组织支持的学校STEM教育试点项目已开始,以更好地为学生准备新兴产业和未来就业机会。
部长表示,几项立法也在推进中,包括教育数字转型政策和法案、高等教育、技能发展和研究法案、SITESA修正案法案、所罗门群岛科技大学法案以及国家职业教育与培训法案。这些改革预计将加强治理、改善质量保证并现代化国家的教育系统。
库米部长进一步强调实施国家职业教育与培训政策和制定长期职业教育与培训战略,以加强行业合作、提高培训质量并扩大全国技术和职业教育的机会。
虽然承认融资免费教育、教室短缺、教师短缺、数字连接和农村学校的接入等挑战,部长表示,这些问题需要政府、国会、省政府、教会、学校社区和发展伙伴之间的持续合作。
“我们现在的责任是将政策转化为行动,”库米部长说。
“前方的工作量很大,但我们的方向是明确的。我们共同在建设一个教育系统,使每位所罗门群岛人都有机会学习、发展技能,为国家的繁荣做出贡献,实现他们的全部潜力。”
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EDUCATION REFORM FACES KEY CHALLENGES: KUMI | Education Minister Hon. Stephen Kumi says the Solomon Islands has made good progress in education, but important challenges still need to be addressed. Speaking in Parliament during his response to the Speech from the Throne, Minister Kumi highlighted issues including maintaining free education, building more classrooms, providing learning materials, improving teacher quality, strengthening education management, expanding digital services, and improving access for rural and remote schools. He said education reforms will require strong cooperation between the national government, Parliament, provincial governments, churches, schools, communities, and development partners. Minister Kumi thanked donor partners and education stakeholders for their continued support, saying their contributions have helped improve schools, increase access to education, and create better opportunities for students across the Solomon Islands. He expressed hope that these partnerships will continue as the country works to build a stronger and more effective education system.
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教育改革面临关键挑战:库米 | 教育部长斯蒂芬·库米(Hon. Stephen Kumi)表示,所罗门群岛在教育方面取得了良好进展,但仍需解决重要挑战。在国会回应王座演讲时,库米部长强调了包括维持免费教育、建设更多教室、提供学习材料、提高教师质量、加强教育管理、扩展数字服务以及改善偏远学校的可及性等问题。他表示,教育改革将需要国家政府、国会、省级政府、教会、学校、社区和发展伙伴之间的强有力合作。库米部长感谢捐助伙伴和教育利益相关者的持续支持,称他们的贡献帮助改善了学校,增加了教育的可及性,并为所罗门群岛的学生创造了更好的机会。他希望这些伙伴关系能够继续,因为国家致力于建立一个更强大和更有效的教育系统。
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MEHRD WEEKLY RADIO AWARENESS PROGRAM UPDATES
If you have missed it on air, here's the recorded version of MEHRD Radio Awareness Program for last week, broadcasted on 29/07/26.
CONTENT: Education Information Systems, data use, records and the importance of reliable information.
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Front row- The 5 public servants who were selected for the JDS program to do their 2 years masters studies at top universities in Japan.
Five more government officials have left to Japan to pursue two-year Master’s degrees studies under the Japan Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program.
Toward the end of last month, the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) with the JDS project team hosted a send-off lunch for the second batch of scholarship recipients.
The departing scholars comprises of two officers from the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), one officer from the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), one officer from the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MFR) and one officer from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI).
Speaking at the luncheon, MNPDC Deputy Secretary, Mr. Roy Mae, congratulated the departing scholars and wish them well.
“Today marks a significant milestone in your professional and academic journeys. You were selected not only for your academic capacity, but for your demonstrated potential to lead, innovate and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s development upon your return,” Deputy Secretary Mae said.
He said Japan is renowned for its discipline, innovation and rich cultural heritage therefore the second batch of the JDS program must embrace every opportunity.
Mae reminded the scholars that they carry with them the hopes and aspirations of their respective offices, families and country.
He thanked the Government of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the JDS Program team for their commitment to building the capacity of public servants in the Solomon Islands.
Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands, Mr. Maruo Katsumasa, congratulated the new fellows and expressed enthusiasm for the growing partnership.
“We are delighted to send off another five talented young officials and leaders to universities in Japan as our second batch. I am proud to see this historic commitment take a concrete form following the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in 2024,” Counsellor Maruo said.
He said JDS fellows will be admitted to top-tier universities in Japan.
Counsellor Maruo urged recipients to maximize their time abroad to drive national growth upon their return.
“Make the most of the advanced knowledge and expertise you will gain to drive the socio-economic development of Solomon Islands.
Over the next two years, I hope you will deepen your understanding of Japanese society and culture so that when you return, you will play a vital role as a bridge between Japan and Solomon Islands,” Counsellor Maruo said.
He encouraged the departing fellows to engage in daily research, enjoy discovering Japanese culture firsthand and stay actively connected to the JDS alumni community.
JICA Resident Representative, Mr. Kawasaki Mitsuyoshi, proposed a toast at the luncheon to celebrate the milestone achievement of the fellows.
Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Mr. David Suirawa, urged scholars to be good ambassadors in Japan.
The JDS program is a Japanese grant aid initiative since 1999 that was designed to cultivate civil servants for future policy-making while building multi-layered, people-to-people networks in developing countries.
The first batch of Solomon Islands public servants to travel to Japan under this program was in 2025.
Applications for the third batch for the JDS program will open around August–September of this year.
MNPDC Chief Planning Officer (Multilateral), Marlon Keni, is one of the recipient of the JDS programme.
MNPDC Deputy Secretary, Roy Mae, speaking at the send-off luncheon at Mendana hotel last Friday.
前排 - 被选中参加JDS项目的5名公职人员,将在日本顶尖大学进行为期两年的硕士学习。
又有五名政府官员前往日本,参加日本人力资源开发奖学金(JDS)项目的为期两年的硕士学位学习。
上个月底,国家规划与发展协调部(MNPDC)与JDS项目团队为第二批奖学金获得者举办了欢送午餐。
离开的学者包括来自财政与财政部(MoFT)的两名官员、来自国家规划与发展协调部(MNPDC)的一名官员、来自林业与研究部(MFR)的一名官员以及来自所罗门群岛中央银行(CBSI)的一名官员。
在午餐会上,MNPDC副秘书长罗伊·梅(Mr. Roy Mae)祝贺即将出发的学者,并祝他们一切顺利。
“今天标志着你们职业和学术旅程中的一个重要里程碑。你们的选择不仅基于学术能力,还基于你们展现出的领导、创新和为国家发展做出有意义贡献的潜力,”副秘书长梅说。
他说,日本以其纪律、创新和丰富的文化遗产而闻名,因此第二批JDS项目的学者必须抓住每一个机会。
梅提醒学者们,他们肩负着各自办公室、家庭和国家的希望与愿望。
他感谢日本政府、日本国际协力机构(JICA)和JDS项目团队对提升所罗门群岛公职人员能力的承诺。
日本驻所罗门群岛大使馆参赞丸尾胜正(Mr. Maruo Katsumasa)祝贺新学者,并对日益增长的合作关系表示热情。
“我们很高兴能送走另外五位才华横溢的年轻官员和领导者前往日本的大学,作为我们的第二批。我为在2024年第十届太平洋岛国领导人会议(PALM10)后,这一历史性承诺得以具体化而感到自豪,”参赞丸尾说。
他说,JDS学者将被录取到日本的顶尖大学。
参赞丸尾敦促获得奖学金的学者充分利用在国外的时间,以推动国家发展。
“充分利用你们将获得的先进知识和专业技能,以推动所罗门群岛的社会经济发展。
在接下来的两年里,我希望你们能加深对日本社会和文化的理解,以便在你们回国时,能够在日本与所罗门群岛之间发挥重要的桥梁作用,”参赞丸尾说。
他鼓励即将出发的学者进行日常研究,享受亲身体验日本文化,并积极与JDS校友社区保持联系。
JICA驻所罗门群岛代表川崎光义(Mr. Kawasaki Mitsuyoshi)在午餐会上为学者们的里程碑成就举杯祝酒。
公共服务部副秘书长大卫·苏伊拉瓦(Mr. David Suirawa)敦促学者们在日本做出良好代表。
JDS项目自1999年起作为日本的无偿援助倡议,旨在培养未来政策制定者的公职人员,同时在发展中国家建立多层次的人际网络。
第一批前往日本的所罗门群岛公职人员是在2025年。
第三批JDS项目的申请将在今年8月至9月期间开放。
MNPDC首席规划官(多边事务)马龙·肯尼(Marlon Keni)是JDS项目的获得者之一。
MNPDC副秘书长罗伊·梅在上周五的欢送午餐会上发言。
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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