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BY CHARLES STENNETT The Parliamentary Opposition had made its position clear on legislations the government plans to introduce in Parliament in relation to taxation, conduct of foreign relations and constitutional amendments. Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare made the stance clear when speaking in Parliament on Wednesday in a motion to thank the Governor General for the speech from the throne delivered on Tuesday. Mr Sogavare said, “We will not support the legislation of consumption taxes on the ordinary citizens of this country while the largest resource extractors continue to negotiate their positions in private.” He said the Opposition will also oppose treaty-level commitments without parliamentary scrutiny and the constitutional amendment the government plans to introduce in Parliament. “We will not support treaty-level commitments entered on behalf of this nation without the informed consent of the Members whom the people of Solomon Islands have elected to give or withhold that consent. “And we will not support any amendment to the Constitution of Solomon Islands whose purpose or effect is to place the survival of a Government beyond the reach of this Parliament and, through this Parliament, beyond the reach of the people,” Sogavare said. Photo credit: Supplied For feedback, contact: charsstennett@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:查尔斯·斯特内特 国会反对派已明确表态,反对政府计划在国会提出的与税收、外交关系及宪法修正案相关的立法。 反对派领袖马纳塞·索加瓦雷在周三的国会发言中明确了这一立场,发言是为了感谢总督在周二发表的王座演讲。 索加瓦雷表示:“在最大的资源开采者仍在私下协商其立场的情况下,我们不会支持对本国普通公民征收消费税的立法。” 他还表示,反对派将反对没有经过国会审查的条约级承诺,以及政府计划在国会提出的宪法修正案。 “我们不会支持代表这个国家签署的条约级承诺,除非得到所罗门群岛人民选举产生的成员的知情同意,才能给予或拒绝该同意。 “我们也不会支持任何旨在使政府生存超出国会控制范围的所罗门群岛宪法修正案,亦即通过国会超出人民的控制范围,”索加瓦雷说。 照片来源:提供 反馈请联系:charsstennett@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY TONY IROGA Education and Human Resources Development Minister Stephen Kumi has admitted that the Government’s free education policy will be challenging to implement, but says the reform is necessary to ensure every child in Solomon Islands has equal access to education. Contributing to the Motion of Thanks to the Governor-General’s Speech from the Throne in Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Kumi said the Government remains committed to deliver free education despite the challenges ahead. “Free education is painful, but change is coming. It will be painful, but these are the changes we must make,” Kumi told Parliament. Minister Kumi said the policy is a government-funded initiative that aims to remove tuition fees and reduce the financial burden on families while giving every child the opportunity to attend school regardless of their family’s income or where they live. “Free education provides hope that no child will be denied learning because of poverty,” he said. Kumi said the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has established a Free Education Taskforce to oversee the technical work needed before the policy is fully rolled out. He said the taskforce is developing the free education policy, implementation framework, financing arrangements, governance systems, legislative requirements and stakeholder consultations. He said specialised consultants, supported by development partners, have also been engaged to strengthen policy development, education financing, grant management systems and implementation planning. “These activities have already been incorporated into the Ministry’s 2026 Annual Work Plan and supported through budget allocations, while a supplementary budget has also been requested to support the preparatory stage,” he said. The Minister stressed that free education alone will not improve learning outcomes unless schools are adequately equipped. “Free education must also be accompanied by quality education. Eliminating school fees alone will not deliver the desired outcomes unless schools are adequately resourced,” he said. He said Government must ensure classrooms are properly equipped, learning materials are delivered on time, teachers receive adequate training and support, and school infrastructure continues to improve, particularly in rural and remote communities. Kumi also welcomed the Government’s plan to establish a separate Ministry of Higher Education, Skills Development, Research and Innovation, describing it as a strategic reform rather than simply an administrative change. “This is not merely an administrative exercise, but a strategic reform that recognises school education and higher education as two distinct sectors requiring dedicated leadership and focused investment,” he said. He explained that MEHRD will continue to oversee early childhood, primary and secondary education, while the proposed new ministry will focus on universities, colleges, scholarships, research, innovation, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Kumi said the Government is also prioritising curriculum reform by strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and expanding technical and vocational training. He revealed that revised primary and junior secondary curricula are nearing completion, while reviews of senior secondary and early childhood curricula are already underway. “By 2027, Solomon Islands will have a coherent curriculum framework from early childhood education through to Year 12,” he said. The Minister said technical and vocational education should no longer be viewed as a second-choice pathway. “The Government does not see technical and vocational education as a second option, but as an equally valuable pathway that equips students with practical skills essential for national development,” he said. Kumi also outlined several education bills currently being developed to modernise the country’s education system, strengthen governance, improve quality assurance and support digital transformation. Despite the progress being made, he acknowledged major challenges remain, including the long-term financial sustainability of free education, increasing demand for classrooms, teacher shortages, digital connectivity, rural access and the need for stronger education legislation. He thanked development partners, churches, schools and communities for their continued support. “Together, we are building a stronger education system that will benefit generations to come,” Kumi said. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加 教育与人力资源发展部长斯蒂芬·库米承认,政府的免费教育政策在实施过程中将面临挑战,但他表示,这项改革是必要的,以确保所罗门群岛的每个孩子都能平等接受教育。 在周三的国会中,库米先生在感谢总督的演讲时表示,尽管面临挑战,政府仍然致力于提供免费教育。 “免费教育是痛苦的,但变革即将到来。虽然会很痛苦,但这些是我们必须做出的改变,”库米在国会中说道。 库米部长表示,该政策是政府资助的倡议,旨在取消学费,减轻家庭的经济负担,同时让每个孩子都有机会上学,无论他们的家庭收入或居住地点如何。 “免费教育提供了希望,确保没有孩子因贫困而被剥夺学习的机会,”他说。 库米表示,教育与人力资源发展部(MEHRD)已成立免费教育工作组,以监督在政策全面实施之前所需的技术工作。 他说,工作组正在制定免费教育政策、实施框架、融资安排、治理系统、立法要求和利益相关者咨询。 他说,专业顾问在发展伙伴的支持下也已被聘请,以加强政策发展、教育融资、拨款管理系统和实施规划。 “这些活动已经纳入教育部2026年年度工作计划,并通过预算分配得到了支持,同时也请求了一项补充预算以支持准备阶段,”他说。 部长强调,仅靠免费教育无法改善学习成果,除非学校得到充分装备。 “免费教育必须伴随优质教育。仅仅消除学费不会带来预期的结果,除非学校得到充分的资源支持,”他说。 他说,政府必须确保教室得到适当装备,学习材料按时送达,教师接受充分的培训和支持,学校基础设施不断改善,特别是在农村和偏远社区。 库米还欢迎政府计划成立一个独立的高等教育、技能发展、研究与创新部,称其为一项战略改革,而不仅仅是行政变更。 “这不仅仅是一个行政行为,而是一项战略改革,承认学校教育和高等教育是两个需要专门领导和集中投资的不同领域,”他说。 他解释说,MEHRD将继续监督学前教育、初等教育和中等教育,而拟议的新部门将专注于大学、学院、奖学金、研究、创新以及技术与职业教育与培训(TVET)。 库米表示,政府还优先考虑通过加强科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)教育和扩大技术与职业培训来进行课程改革。 他透露,修订后的初等和初中课程即将完成,而高中和学前课程的审查工作已经开始。 “到2027年,所罗门群岛将拥有一个从学前教育到12年级的连贯课程框架,”他说。 部长表示,技术与职业教育不应再被视为第二选择的道路。 “政府并不将技术与职业教育视为第二选择,而是视为同样有价值的道路,使学生掌握对国家发展至关重要的实用技能,”他说。 库米还概述了几项正在制定的教育法案,以现代化国家的教育系统,加强治理,改善质量保障并支持数字化转型。 尽管取得了一些进展,他承认仍然面临重大挑战,包括免费教育的长期财务可持续性、教室需求的增加、教师短缺、数字连接、农村接入以及对更强教育立法的需求。 他感谢发展伙伴、教会、学校和社区的持续支持。 “我们共同在建设一个更强大的教育系统,这将惠及未来几代人,”库米说。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
MP Seleso warns government its free education policy would become a great national disappointment if fail BY IRWIN ANGIKI Member of Parliament for South Guadalcanal Rollen Seleso has honed in on the GREAT coalition’s free education policy, warning it could turn out to be a national disappointment if government fails to deliver. Mr Seleso warned that since government had declared it, people in rural and urban areas across the country now know only one thing – starting January next year education will be free, five months away. And, since government has not been forthcoming with critical details on how it will roll out this ambitious plan, Seleso joined his Opposition colleagues in casting doubt on government delivering. The Speech from the Throne by the Governor General on Tuesday this week said GREAT’s free education policy is the flagship of government’s social programme. “Preparations are under way for nationwide implementation in 2027, for no child should ever be turned away from a classroom because of the poverty of their parents,” Governor General Sir Rev David Tiva Kapu said. “The Education Act 2023 provides a strong foundation and is being rolled out, with capacity-building reaching more than 300 school principals. The Ministry is being restructured, and a new Ministry of Higher Education, Skills Development and Research will carry our young people from the classroom to the workplace. Teachers in primary, secondary and early childhood education have received new salary structures, with the technical and vocational sector to follow from August. A $300-million project with the Asian Development Bank will modernise the Years 10 to 12 curriculum; and further partnerships will advance teacher development and bring technology into learning.” Giving his reply yesterday in parliament, MP Seleso on the outset said he supported the idea of free education. However, he was wary of the consequences once government’s policy is not delivered according to people’s expectation or worse if it fails – because government had already declared ‘free education’ and people are looking forward to it. “A commitment of this magnitude has been placed before the nation as a declaration rather than as a plan. This is dangerous! “Mr Speaker, our people do not read Cabinet papers. They do not read Treasury submissions. They do not read the Education Act 2023 or the Education Regulations 2024. “They do not know what a recurrent commitment of one point three or one point four billion dollars does to the health vote, to the agriculture vote, or to the rural road vote. “They do not know that the word ‘free’ in a Speech from the Throne is not the same thing as the word ‘free’ in a school fee ledger. They do not know which levies remain lawful, which boarding costs remain payable, or which uniform, transport and boat fares remain with the parent. “They know one thing only – the Prime Minister said education will be free.” Seleso told parliament that while legislators are debating GREAT’s free education policy, people in the rural areas have already adjusted their households towards free education in 2027. “In the villages of South Guadalcanal, that sentence has already been converted into a household plan. A father has already decided he need not plant the extra cocoa this season. A mother has already told her daughter that she will return to Form Three next year. “A family that had been setting aside what little it could each month for school fees has already spent it. Those decisions are being taken now, in this month, on the strength of a policy that does not commence until 2027, and whose machinery does not yet exist.” Seleso blamed GREAT’s premature announcement of its fee-free plan for this, labelling it as irresponsible leadership. “It is irresponsible to announce an entitlement to a population that has no means of testing it before the costing is published, before the legislation is drafted, before the classrooms are counted, and before the teachers are trained. “Which fees are abolished, and which are not. Which years of schooling are covered, and which are not. What a parent will still be required to pay. When it begins. And what happens in a year in which the revenue does not arrive. “Because if those limits are discovered by a parent at a school gate in January 2027, rather than disclosed by the Government in August 2026, then this House will have manufactured a grievance where it intended to confer a gift.” With just five months to go, the apparent lack of infrastructure to support GREAT’s free education is another concern, Seleso said. Seleso asked government three things. 1) Focus most of the free education on rural and provincial schools to avoid mass migration to urban areas like Honiara. 2) Provide the multi-year fiscal costing of the free education policy – annual cost, revenue plan, sensitivity analysis, contingency plan. 3) Timeframe of how long external donors will support the programme, and what happens when they leave. Seleso’s sentiments echoed that of Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare when he gave his reply to the speech from the throne on Wednesday. Mr Sogavare said government has never answered opposition’s practical questions to its free education policy. The definition question – what does fee-free mean? Does it apply only to schools directly owned and administered by the Solomon Islands Government and the provincial governments, or does it extend also to church run schools and other authorised education providers? Does it cover tuition fees only, or does it also cover boarding fees, food, utilities, dormitory costs, uniforms, transport, excursions, and extra-curricular activities? These are, with respect, entirely different policies with entirely different price tags. The cost question – Independent analysis places the recurrent cost of a broad fee-free policy in the order of SBD 1.3 billion a year, against a total national budget in the range of $4-5 billion. That is not a marginal adjustment. That is a very substantial recurrent commitment, and the country is entitled to see the numbers. Where is the full costing? Where is the year-by-year projection through the medium-term fiscal framework? Where is the analysis of what other sectors such as hospitals, roads, rural development, jobs, law and order will be affected by the reallocation this policy will require? Every dollar committed to one sector, Mr Speaker, is a dollar not available somewhere else. The quality question – If this Government intends to remove fees at the same time as the school system is absorbing that intake, then it must also explain how it intends to fund the additional classrooms, the additional teachers, the additional dormitories, the teacher housing, the sanitation and water supply, and the learning materials on which real education depends. The donor dependence question – If the fee-free policy is to be financed, in whole or in significant part, through external support in its opening years, then the country has the right to know what happens in year five, in year seven, in year ten, when donor priorities shift, when external financing declines, or when the political weather in a distant capital changes. The implementation question – some 300 school principals are now being trained. That is welcomed. But training principals is not the same as opening schools. What is the assurance to those principals, and to their communities, that their schools will not open in January 2027 with more children, no fees, and no compensating transfer from Treasury? What is the assurance to the school authorities such as the churches, the community education authorities, whose books this Government has not yet, on the public record, opened? What is the plan for the fee income those schools currently rely upon and which the State must now replace? These are not obstacles to reform. They are the substance of reform. Meanwhile, in his Motion speech on Wednesday Prime Minister Matthew Wale reiterated government’s will to deliver the free education policy. “Mr Speaker, regarding education, free Education Policy will be implemented nationwide in 2027. This policy did not begin with this Government. The case for free education has been made in this House for many years, first under the Sikua-led Government.” While he has not come out with details demanded by Opposition on the fee-free policy, PM Wale has hinted on areas it would cover. In his Independence Day speech Wale said it covers early childhood to tertiary level. “My government has committed itself to progressively introducing free education from Early Childhood Education through Technical and Vocational Education and Training and the Solomon Islands National University starting in January 2027,” Wale said. Launching GREAT’s policy on July 6, Wale said government will invest in teachers, improve school infrastructure, expand technical and vocational education, strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), support higher education and research, and improve literacy and numeracy. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: irwin3angiki@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
国会议员塞莱索警告政府,如果未能实现,免学费政策将成为国家的重大失望。 南瓜达尔卡纳尔的国会议员罗伦·塞莱索(Rollen Seleso)关注到大团结(GREAT)联盟的免学费政策,警告称如果政府未能落实,这可能会成为国家的失望。 塞莱索先生警告说,自政府宣布这一政策以来,全国城乡的人们只知道一件事——从明年一月开始,教育将是免费的,距离现在只有五个月。 而且,由于政府没有提供关于如何实施这一雄心勃勃计划的关键细节,塞莱索与他的反对派同事们对政府的落实表示怀疑。 本周二,总督在国王的演讲中表示,大团结的免学费政策是政府社会计划的旗舰。 “全国范围内的实施准备工作正在进行中,2027年将实施,因为没有孩子应该因为父母的贫困而被拒之于课堂之外,”总督大卫·提瓦·卡普(Sir Rev David Tiva Kapu)说。 “2023年教育法为此提供了坚实的基础,正在推广,能力建设已覆盖300多位校长。教育部正在重组,一个新的高等教育、技能发展和研究部将帮助我们的年轻人从课堂走向职场。小学、中学和幼儿教育的教师已获得新的薪资结构,技术和职业部门将于八月跟进。与亚洲开发银行的3亿美元项目将现代化10至12年级的课程;进一步的合作将推动教师发展并将技术引入学习。” 在昨天的国会答复中,塞莱索议员一开始表示他支持免学费的想法。 然而,他对政府未能按照人们的期望落实政策的后果表示担忧,或者更糟糕的是,如果政策失败——因为政府已经宣布了“免学费”,人们对此充满期待。 “如此规模的承诺已作为声明而非计划呈现在国家面前。这是危险的! “议长先生,我们的人民不阅读内阁文件。他们不阅读财政部的提交材料。他们不阅读《2023年教育法》或《2024年教育条例》。 “他们不知道13亿或14亿美元的经常性承诺对健康预算、农业预算或农村道路预算的影响。 “他们不知道在王座演讲中提到的‘免费’与学校费用账本中的‘免费’并不是同一回事。他们不知道哪些费用仍然合法,哪些寄宿费用仍需支付,或者哪些制服、交通和船费仍由家长承担。 “他们只知道一件事——总理说教育将是免费的。” Seleso在国会中表示,尽管立法者正在讨论GREAT的免费教育政策,但农村地区的人们已经开始将家庭调整为2027年的免费教育。 “在南瓜达尔卡纳尔的村庄,这句话已经转化为家庭计划。一位父亲已经决定本季不需要再种植额外的可可。一位母亲已经告诉女儿,她明年将返回 Year 9。 “一个家庭每月所能节省的微薄学费已经花光。这些决定现在就正在做出,基于一项直到2027年才开始实施、且其机制尚未存在的政策。” Seleso指责GREAT过早宣布其免学费计划,称其为不负责任的领导。 “在成本公布之前、立法草案起草之前、教室数量统计之前以及教师培训之前,向一个没有测试能力的群体宣布权利是非常不负责任的。 “哪些费用被取消,哪些没有。哪些学年的教育被覆盖,哪些没有。家长仍需支付的费用是什么。何时开始。如果在收入未到的年份会发生什么。 “因为如果这些限制是在2027年1月家长在学校门口发现的,而不是在2026年8月由政府披露的,那么这个议会将制造出一个不满,而不是打算给予一份礼物。” Seleso表示,距离实施仅剩五个月,显然缺乏支持GREAT免费教育的基础设施也是另一个令人担忧的问题。 Seleso 向政府提出了三点要求。 1) 将大部分免费教育的重点放在农村和省级学校,以避免大规模迁移到霍尼亚拉等城市地区。 2) 提供免费教育政策的多年度财政成本——年度成本、收入计划、敏感性分析、应急计划。 3) 外部捐助者将支持该项目的时间框架,以及他们离开后会发生什么。 Seleso 的观点与反对派领袖 Manasseh Sogavare 在周三对王座演讲的回应中表达的意见相呼应。 Sogavare 先生表示,政府从未回答反对派对其免费教育政策的实际问题。 定义问题——免学费是什么意思?它仅适用于由所罗门群岛政府和省级政府直接拥有和管理的学校,还是也适用于教会办学和其他授权教育提供者?它仅涵盖学费,还是还包括住宿费、餐费、水电费、宿舍费用、校服、交通、校外活动和课外活动?这些,恕我直言,完全是不同的政策,价格标签也完全不同。 成本问题——独立分析将广泛的免学费政策的经常性成本估算为每年 13 亿所罗门元,而国家总预算在 40 亿至 50 亿所罗门元之间。这不是一个边际调整。这是一项非常可观的经常性承诺,国家有权看到这些数字。完整的成本在哪里?中期财政框架中的逐年预测在哪里?其他部门如医院、道路、农村发展、就业、法律和秩序将受到该政策重新分配影响的分析在哪里?每一美元投入一个部门,Sogavare 先生,就是在其他地方失去的一美元。 质量问题——如果政府打算在学校系统吸收这些学生的同时取消学费,那么它还必须解释如何资助额外的教室、额外的教师、额外的宿舍、教师住房、卫生和供水,以及真正教育所依赖的学习材料。 捐助者依赖问题 – 如果免学费政策在初期的全部或大部分资金来自外部支持,那么国家有权知道在第五年、第七年、第十年会发生什么,当捐助者的优先事项发生变化、外部融资减少,或遥远首都的政治气候变化时。 实施问题 – 目前大约有300名校长正在接受培训。这是受欢迎的。但培训校长并不等于开设学校。对于这些校长及其社区,如何保证他们的学校不会在2027年1月以更多的学生、无学费和没有财政部的补偿转移而开学?对于教会、社区教育当局等学校管理机构,政府尚未在公共记录上公开其账目,如何保证他们的学校能够正常运作?这些学校目前依赖的学费收入,国家现在必须替代的计划是什么?这些不是改革的障碍,而是改革的实质。 与此同时,在周三的动议演讲中,首相马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)重申了政府实施免费教育政策的意愿。 “议长先生,关于教育,免费教育政策将在2027年在全国范围内实施。这个政策并不是由本届政府开始的。多年来,在这个议会中,关于免费教育的论述已经提出,最早是在西库亚(Sikua)领导的政府下。” 虽然他没有详细说明反对派对免学费政策的要求,但韦尔首相暗示了该政策将涵盖的领域。 在他的独立日演讲中,韦尔表示,政策涵盖从幼儿教育到高等教育。 “我的政府承诺逐步引入从幼儿教育到技术和职业教育及培训,以及所罗门群岛国立大学的免费教育,计划从2027年1月开始,”韦尔说。 在7月6日发布GREAT政策时,韦尔表示,政府将投资于教师,改善学校基础设施,扩大技术和职业教育,强化科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM),支持高等教育和研究,提高读写能力和计算能力。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:irwin3angiki@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
The Solomon Islands Under-16 men's football team has secured qualification for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, achieving a historic milestone for the nation's youth football. The qualification marks a proud moment for Solomon Islands football and reflects the hard work, dedication, and talent of the young squad and their coaching staff. As they prepare to take on the world's best, the nation celebrates this remarkable achievement and looks forward to seeing the team represent Solomon Islands on the global stage. Watch Tavuli News_Current Affairs Program:https://youtu.be/Wv5WUCkZ6tA
所罗门群岛U16男子足球队已成功获得卡塔尔FIFA U17世界杯的参赛资格,为国家的青少年足球事业创造了历史性里程碑。 这一资格的获得标志着所罗门群岛足球的骄傲时刻,反映了年轻队伍及其教练团队的辛勤工作、奉献精神和才华。在他们准备迎接世界顶级球队的挑战时,国家为这一非凡成就而欢庆,并期待看到球队在全球舞台上代表所罗门群岛。 Watch Tavuli News_Current Affairs Program: https://youtu.be/Wv5WUCkZ6tA
M-SELEN Launches SINU Tuition Fee Promotion to Support Higher Education in Solomon Islands M-SELEN has launched a new tuition fee payment promotion aimed at supporting students pursuing higher education while reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and community development in the Solomon Islands. The promotion, which offers SI$22,000 in tuition fee support, is open to students making their Solomon Islands National University (SINU) tuition fee payments through the ...M-SELEN Wallet. The initiative reflects M-SELEN's ongoing commitment to investing in opportunities that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Solomon Islanders. For many students and families, meeting the cost of tertiary education can be a significant financial challenge. Through this promotion, M-SELEN hopes to ease some of that burden while providing students with a convenient, secure and accessible way to pay their tuition fees. Speaking on the initiative, Majidul Haque, Head of M-SELEN, said M-SELEN believes supporting education is an investment in the future of the Solomon Islands. "At M-SELEN, we believe our responsibility goes beyond providing digital financial services. We are committed to supporting initiatives that improve the lives of our customers and contribute to the development of our country. Education opens doors to opportunity, and through this promotion we are proud to provide meaningful support to students and their families while making tuition fee payments easier and more accessible." The tuition fee promotion forms part of M-SELEN's broader commitment to supporting education, advancing financial inclusion and creating opportunities for communities across the Solomon Islands. Students are encouraged to pay their tuition fees using their M-SELEN Wallet during the promotional period for the opportunity to benefit from the SI$22,000 tuition fee support initiative. For more information, customers can visit the M-SELEN Facebook page or contact M-SELEN Customer Care by calling 123 or via WhatsApp on 7433113. About M-SELEN M-SELEN is the Solomon Islands' licensed mobile money service operated by Telekom Digital Limited. The platform enables customers with a secure and convenient way to send and receive money, pay bills and merchants, purchase airtime, and access a growing range of digital financial services through their mobile phones.
M-SELEN Launches SINU Tuition Fee Promotion to Support Higher Education in Solomon Islands M-SELEN推出了一项新的学费支付优惠,旨在支持追求高等教育的学生,同时强化其对金融包容性和社区发展的承诺。 该优惠提供了22,000所罗门元的学费支持,面向通过M-SELEN Wallet支付所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)学费的学生。该举措反映了M-SELEN持续致力于投资于能够对所罗门群岛人民生活产生积极影响的机会。 对于许多学生和家庭来说,承担高等教育的费用可能是一个重大的经济挑战。通过这项优惠,M-SELEN希望减轻部分负担,同时为学生提供一种方便、安全和可及的学费支付方式。 M-SELEN负责人Majidul Haque在谈到这一举措时表示,M-SELEN相信支持教育是对所罗门群岛未来的投资。 “在M-SELEN,我们认为我们的责任不仅仅是提供数字金融服务。我们致力于支持改善客户生活并促进国家发展的举措。教育为机会打开了大门,通过这项优惠,我们很自豪能够为学生及其家庭提供有意义的支持,同时使学费支付变得更容易和更可及。” 这项学费优惠是M-SELEN更广泛承诺的一部分,旨在支持教育、促进金融包容性并为所罗门群岛各社区创造机会。 鼓励学生在促销期间使用M-SELEN Wallet支付学费,以便有机会受益于22,000所罗门元的学费支持计划。 有关更多信息,客户可以访问M-SELEN的Facebook页面或拨打123联系M-SELEN客户服务,或通过WhatsApp联系7433113。 关于M-SELEN M-SELEN是由Telekom Digital Limited运营的所罗门群岛许可的移动支付服务。该平台为客户提供了一种安全便捷的方式,通过手机发送和接收资金、支付账单和商户费用、购买话费,并访问日益增长的数字金融服务。
Kirakira Wharf reaches 90% completion, boosting maritime transport and economic growth in Makira-Ulawa Province Construction work on the Kirakira wharf structure in Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) has reached 90% toward its full completion. The remaining works include the approach road upgrade and protection that features designs to withstand natural elements. Development of onshore facilities, mainly the [...] The post Kirakira Wharf Construction Reaches 90% Completion appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
基拉基拉码头建设已完成90%,促进马基拉-乌拉瓦省的海洋运输和经济增长 马基拉-乌拉瓦省(MUP)基拉基拉码头的建设工作已完成90%。剩余的工作包括接入道路的升级和防护,设计旨在抵御自然因素。岸上设施的发展,主要是[...] 该文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
SINU ATSA Invites Students, Staff to 2026 Rally The Adventist Tertiary Students Association (ATSA) at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has invited all Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) students, friends, mentors, and staff to attend the SINU ATSA Rally 2026 this weekend - Saturday 8th August. Held under the theme "Resilience with Jesus," the rally aims to provide a day of worship, fellowship, inspiration, spiritual renewal, and vision sharing, encouraging participants to strengthen their faith and support one another in Christ. The event will take place this Sabbath at the Panatina Pavilion. The morning session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by the afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. According to the organisers, the programme will feature worship and inspirational messages, student-led praise and worship, staff participation, fellowship and networking, as well as vision sharing and encouragement. Participants are also encouraged to bring their "five loaves and two fish"—their gifts, talents, testimonies, and willingness to share—to inspire and bless one another throughout the gathering. Organisers say the rally is an opportunity to grow stronger in Jesus, build lasting friendships, and empower one another to serve with faith and purpose while fostering a united Christian community at SINU. The invitation is open to everyone, with organisers encouraging all interested people to attend and be part of the special gathering. The event is inspired by the Bible verse Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
所大国立大学(SINU)ATSA 邀请学生, 教职员工参加 2026 年集会 所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)基督复临安息日会(SDA)学生协会(ATSA)邀请所有基督复临安息日会的学生、朋友、导师和教职员工参加本周末的 SINU ATSA 2026 集会——8 月 8 日,星期六。 此次集会以“与耶稣同在的韧性”为主题,旨在提供一个崇拜、联谊、启发、灵性更新和分享愿景的一天,鼓励参与者在基督里加强信仰,互相支持。 活动将在本安息日于 Panatina Pavilion 举行。 上午的会议将从上午 9:00 到中午 12:00,下午的会议将从下午 1:00 到 3:00。 根据组织者的说法,活动将包括崇拜和启发性信息、学生主导的赞美与崇拜、教职员工的参与、联谊与交流,以及愿景分享和鼓励。 参与者也被鼓励带上他们的“五饼二鱼”——他们的礼物、才能、见证和分享的意愿,以在整个聚会中启发和祝福彼此。 组织者表示,此次集会是一个在耶稣里变得更强大的机会,建立持久的友谊,并赋予彼此以信心和目标服务,同时在所大国立大学(SINU)培养一个团结的基督教社区。 邀请对所有人开放,组织者鼓励所有感兴趣的人参加并成为这个特别聚会的一部分。 此次活动的灵感来源于圣经经文腓立比书 4:13:“我靠着那加给我力量的,凡事都能做。”
Fr Maelanga Calls for Urgent Action to Restore Order in Honiara By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR Solomon Star, Honiara Minister for Home Affairs Fr Manasseh Maelanga raised concerns about lack of discipline and respect with in Honiara city which continues to deteriorate. Speaking in Parliament this week, the East Malaita Member of Parliament [MP] said; "There is also a growing perception that order and discipline within the city are weakening." He went on to highlight the disturbance from drunkards and those playing loud music in the communities. “The unchecked use of loud music and other forms of public disturbance demonstrates the need for stronger enforcement of municipal by-laws and greater respect for the rights of others." He further stressed that alcohol abuse has become "a significant contributor to anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, disorderly conduct and public disturbances." Fr Maelanga further stated that petty theft and other minor crimes are also increasing. "Closely associated with this is the rise in petty theft and other minor criminal activities that affect ordinary citizens, businesses and visitors alike. “These offences erode public confidence, discourage investment, and create a climate of insecurity that is inconsistent with the aspirations of a modern capital city." Fr Maelanga said these issues are linked to wider challenges facing the city. "They are symptoms of broader challenges associated with rapid urbanisation, population growth, unemployment, inadequate urban planning, limited housing, and increasing pressure on municipal services." He said addressing these problems requires a coordinated national response involving the Honiara City Council, the Guadalcanal Provincial Government, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), relevant government ministries, traditional leaders, churches, communities and the private sector." Fr Maelanga welcomed the Government's commitment to review the Honiara City Act, strengthen the city's governance, improve financial management, enhance waste management in partnership with Guadalcanal Province and extend essential services to informal settlements. "These reforms provide an important opportunity to modernise the governance of our capital and establish a framework that is responsive to current realities and future growth," he said. Describing Honiara as the political, administrative, commercial and diplomatic centre of Solomon Islands, Maelanga said everyone has a responsibility to ensure the city is "clean, safe, orderly, resilient and well-managed." He said transforming Honiara will require strong leadership and effective partnerships. "The transformation of Honiara City will therefore require bold leadership, hard decisions and effective partnerships. “If we are to build a capital city worthy of our nation's future, we must act decisively today to restore order, improve infrastructure, strengthen public services and create a city that every Solomon Islander can be proud to call their capital." Fr Maelanga said the Honiara City Council and Guadalcanal Provincial Government must work closely together to improve financial management, municipal administration, waste management and the delivery of essential public services. The Minister added that enforcement agencies also need greater support in maintaining law and order in the capital. "We must double our efforts to ensure we protect our people from all sorts of harm. I believe, we will need to enhance our support to our enforcement at the Honiara City level. We must support them so that they enforce public law and order within the City." The former Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the reforms recognise that effective governance of Honiara is a national priority and reaffirmed that the Ministry of Home Affairs stands ready to embark into these national undertakings.
梅兰加神父呼吁采取紧急行动 以恢复霍尼亚拉的秩序 作者:蒂莫西·伊尼菲里 所罗门之星,霍尼亚拉 内政部长梅兰加神父对霍尼亚拉市缺乏纪律和尊重表示担忧,情况持续恶化。 本周在国会发言时,东马莱塔国会议员表示:“人们越来越觉得城市的秩序和纪律正在减弱。” 他进一步强调了醉酒者和在社区中播放大声音乐的人的干扰。 “对大声音乐和其他形式公共干扰的放任使用表明,需要更强有力地执行市政条例,并对他人的权利给予更多尊重。” 他进一步强调,酗酒已成为“反社会行为、家庭暴力、无序行为和公共干扰的重要原因。” 梅兰加神父还表示,轻微盗窃和其他小犯罪也在增加。 “与此密切相关的是轻微盗窃和其他小型犯罪活动的上升,这些活动影响普通市民、企业和游客。 “这些犯罪侵蚀了公众信心,打击了投资,并创造了与现代首都城市愿景不符的不安全气候。” 梅兰加神父表示,这些问题与城市面临的更广泛挑战有关。 “它们是与快速城市化、人口增长、失业、不足的城市规划、住房有限以及对市政服务的压力增加相关的更广泛挑战的症状。” 他说,解决这些问题需要国家层面的协调响应,涉及霍尼亚拉市议会、瓜达尔卡纳尔省政府、所罗门群岛皇家警察部队(RSIPF)、相关政府部门、传统领袖、教会、社区和私营部门。 梅兰加神父欢迎政府承诺审查霍尼亚拉市法,强化城市治理,改善财务管理,与瓜达尔卡纳尔省合作加强废物管理,并向非正式定居点提供基本服务。 “这些改革为现代化我们首都的治理提供了重要机会,并建立一个能够响应当前现实和未来增长的框架,”他说。 梅兰加神父将霍尼亚拉描述为所罗门群岛的政治、行政、商业和外交中心,并表示每个人都有责任确保城市“干净、安全、有序、韧性强且管理良好。” 他说,转变霍尼亚拉需要强有力的领导和有效的合作伙伴关系。 “因此,霍尼亚拉市的转型将需要大胆的领导、艰难的决策和有效的合作伙伴关系。 “如果我们要建设一个配得上我们国家未来的首都,我们必须今天果断行动,以恢复秩序、改善基础设施、加强公共服务,并创造一个每位所罗门群岛人都能自豪地称之为首都的城市。” 梅兰加神父表示,霍尼亚拉市议会和瓜达尔卡纳尔省政府必须紧密合作,以改善财务管理、市政管理、废物管理和基本公共服务的提供。 部长补充说,执法机构在维护首都的法律和秩序方面也需要更多支持。 “我们必须加倍努力,确保保护我们的人民免受各种伤害。我相信,我们需要增强对霍尼亚拉市层面执法的支持。我们必须支持他们,以便他们在城市内执行公共法律和秩序。” 这位前副总理强调,改革认识到有效治理霍尼亚拉是国家优先事项,并重申内政部随时准备参与这些国家事务。
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Home Affairs Minister calls for improvement to City’s Governance By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR Solomon Star, Honiara Minister for Home Affairs Fr Manasseh Maelanga has pleaded for urgent reforms to restore order and improve governance in Honiara, saying the current state of the nation's capital is deeply concerning and requires a coordinated response from all levels of government. Speaking in parliament, Thursday in response to the Traditional Speech from the Throne, Maelanga said the Government's review of the Honiara City Act presents an opportunity to modernise the city's governance and address the growing challenges facing the capital. "The review of the Honiara City Act presents an opportunity to modernise the governance arrangements of our national capital so that it reflect the realities of rapid urban growth, increasing service demands and future development," he said. Maelanga said the conditions residents face every day are unacceptable for the country's capital. "What the residents of Honiara City are experiencing today is deeply concerning. As the national capital and the face of our country, Honiara should reflect the aspirations, pride and progress of Solomon Islands." Instead, he said, many residents deal daily with poor sanitation, unmanaged waste, ageing public facilities and deteriorating infrastructure. "The city is increasingly characterised by poor sanitation, unmanaged waste, deteriorating public infrastructure and ageing public facilities that are struggling to meet the demands of a rapidly growing urban population." The Minister also highlighted that traffic congestion, poor road conditions, inadequate drainage, poorly maintained public spaces and limited municipal services have failed to keep pace with the city's rapid growth. "These challenges are not merely aesthetic; they have direct implications for public health, economic productivity, environmental sustainability and public safety," he said. //end//
内政部长马纳塞·梅兰加(Fr Manasseh Maelanga)呼吁进行紧急改革,以恢复秩序并改善霍尼亚拉的治理,称国家首都目前的状况令人深感担忧,需要各级政府的协调响应。 梅兰加在议会发言,回应传统的王座演讲时表示,政府对霍尼亚拉市法案的审查为现代化城市治理和应对首都日益增长的挑战提供了机会。 他说:“霍尼亚拉市法案的审查为现代化我们国家首都的治理安排提供了机会,以反映快速城市增长、日益增加的服务需求和未来发展的现实。” 梅兰加表示,居民每天面临的条件对于国家首都来说是不可接受的。 他说:“霍尼亚拉市居民今天所经历的情况令人深感担忧。作为国家首都和我们国家的面貌,霍尼亚拉应该反映所罗门群岛的愿望、骄傲和进步。” 相反,他表示,许多居民每天都在应对糟糕的卫生条件、未管理的垃圾、老化的公共设施和恶化的基础设施。 他说:“这座城市越来越多地表现出糟糕的卫生条件、未管理的垃圾、恶化的公共基础设施和老化的公共设施,这些设施难以满足快速增长的城市人口的需求。” 部长还强调,交通拥堵、糟糕的道路状况、不足的排水、维护不善的公共空间和有限的市政服务未能跟上城市的快速增长。 他说:“这些挑战不仅仅是美观问题;它们对公共健康、经济生产力、环境可持续性和公共安全有直接影响。” //end//
‘A Transformative Reform’, Maelanga Outlines National ID System By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a National Identification Management System, a key reform aimed at providing every Solomon Islander with a secure and legally recognised identity. Speaking during in response to the Speech from the Throne in Parliament on Thursday, Minister for Home Affairs Fr Manasseh Maelanga said the new system is an important step towards improving the way government serves its people. He said a national identification system is more than just an ID card. It will make it easier for citizens to access government services and will help strengthen the country's administration. According to the Minister, the system is expected to improve the delivery of public services, strengthen the integrity of elections, enhance national security, support financial inclusion, improve disaster response, and help the Government make better decisions when planning and delivering services. "As an administrative convenience, a trusted national identity system is a cornerstone of modern governance," Maelanga told Parliament. He also added that to support the rollout of yhe National Identification Management System, the Government will also introduce a new Civil Registration Bill. The proposed legislation will establish a legal framework for the registration of births, deaths and other important life events. "Together with the National Identification Management System, this legislation will create an integrated civil registration and identity management framework that reflects international best practice while meeting the unique needs of Solomon Islands", he said. He said having accurate civil registration records is essential for effective government planning and service delivery. It will also help ensure that every citizen has a recognised legal identity from birth. The Minister said his Ministry will continue working closely with development partners, provincial governments and other key stakeholders to successfully implement the new system. Maelanga further stressed that the Government wants the National Identification Management System to be inclusive, secure and accessible to all Solomon Islanders, regardless of where they live. //End//
‘转型改革’,马埃兰加 概述国家身份证系统 作者:TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR 所罗门之星,霍尼亚拉 政府正在推进引入国家身份证管理系统的计划,这是一项旨在为每位所罗门岛民提供安全和合法认可身份的关键改革。 在周四的国会王座演讲回应中,内政部长马埃兰加神父表示,新系统是改善政府服务民众方式的重要一步。 他说,国家身份证系统不仅仅是一张身份证。它将使公民更容易获取政府服务,并有助于加强国家的行政管理。 根据部长的说法,该系统预计将改善公共服务的提供,增强选举的完整性,提高国家安全,支持金融包容,改善灾害响应,并帮助政府在规划和提供服务时做出更好的决策。 “作为一种行政便利,值得信赖的国家身份系统是现代治理的基石,”马埃兰加在国会中说道。 他还补充说,为了支持国家身份证管理系统的推广,政府还将引入一项新的民事登记法案。 拟议的立法将为出生、死亡和其他重要生活事件的登记建立法律框架。 “与国家身份证管理系统一起,这项立法将创建一个综合的民事登记和身份管理框架,反映国际最佳实践,同时满足所罗门群岛的独特需求,”他说。 他表示,拥有准确的民事登记记录对于有效的政府规划和服务提供至关重要。这也将有助于确保每位公民从出生起就拥有被认可的法律身份。 部长表示,他的部门将继续与发展伙伴、省级政府和其他关键利益相关者密切合作,以成功实施新系统。 马埃兰加进一步强调,政府希望国家身份证管理系统对所有所罗门岛民都是包容、安全和可及的,无论他们居住在哪里。 //结束//
CaB SMART MSP TEAM Successfully Complete Community-Led Marine Spatial Planning Field Trial The CaB SMART MSP Project team has completed a field trial of Community-Led Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) approach at Nagotano Community, Central Islands province. This was an activity under the Climate and Biodiversity Smart Marine Spatial Planning (CaB-Smart MSP) Project which is implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Ch...ange, Disaster Management and Meteorology, through the CAB SMART MSP Project Management Unit. The trial involved 44 participants (28 male and 22 female) serving as community representatives. These representatives comprised customary marine resource owners, community leaders, women, youth, and fishers. Together, they mapped coastal and marine resources, identified areas of ecological, cultural and economic significance and developed practical management priorities for the community's marine environment and resources. Spatial maps, illustrating the use of ocean and coastal space, were generated based on the collected spatial information. Community members and groups participated actively in marine resource mapping, stakeholder discussions, and planning exercises that integrated traditional ecological knowledge with scientific approaches. This facilitated and collaborative process enabled the community to identify key fishing grounds, coral reefs, mangrove areas, seagrass habitats, spawning and nursery sites, navigation routes, and culturally significant locations that require interventions such as sustainable utilization, management, conservation and protection and even restoration and rehabilitation. The trial demonstrated that Community-Led Marine Spatial Planning can be an effective and inclusive process that empowers communities to make informed decisions about the sustainable use and conservation of their coastal and marine resources while supporting food security, livelihoods, protecting biodiversity, and building climate resilience. The CaB-Smart MSP Project recognises customary resource owners as pivotal to marine stewardship in the Solomon Islands. By placing communities at the center of planning and decision-making, the project recognizes and aims to strengthen local governance systems and promote long-term sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. The successful completion of the Nagotano Community field activities provides valuable lessons for refining Community-Led Marine Spatial Planning approaches that can be applied to other coastal communities targeted under the Project and in the long term to other communities in the country. The successful activity highlights the strength and benefits of partnership between communities, government agencies, development partners, and technical organisations in advancing locally led solutions for the sustainable management of Solomon Islands' coastal and marine resources. The CaB-Smart MSP Project is made possible through funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), reflecting New Zealand's ongoing partnership with the Solomon Islands in promoting sustainable ocean governance, resilient coastal communities, and healthy marine ecosystems. - Ministry of Environment //END//
CaB SMART MSP团队成功完成社区主导的海洋空间规划实地试验 CaB SMART MSP项目团队在中部群岛省的Nagotano社区完成了社区主导的海洋空间规划(MSP)方法的实地试验。 这是气候与生物多样性智能海洋空间规划(CaB-Smart MSP)项目下的一项活动,该项目由渔业和海洋资源部及环境、气候变化、灾害管理和气象部实施,通过CaB SMART MSP项目管理单位进行。 此次试验涉及44名参与者(28名男性和22名女性),他们作为社区代表。 这些代表包括习惯性海洋资源所有者、社区领导、女性、青年和渔民。 他们共同绘制了沿海和海洋资源的地图,识别了生态、文化和经济重要性区域,并为社区的海洋环境和资源制定了实际管理优先事项。 基于收集的空间信息,生成了展示海洋和沿海空间使用的空间地图。 社区成员和团体积极参与了海洋资源绘图、利益相关者讨论和规划活动,将传统生态知识与科学方法相结合。 这一促进和协作的过程使社区能够识别关键渔场、珊瑚礁、红树林区域、海草栖息地、产卵和育幼场、航行路线以及需要进行干预的文化重要地点,如可持续利用、管理、保护,甚至恢复和修复。 试验表明,社区主导的海洋空间规划可以成为一种有效和包容的过程,使社区能够就可持续使用和保护其沿海和海洋资源做出明智的决策,同时支持粮食安全、生计、保护生物多样性,并增强气候韧性。 CaB-Smart MSP项目承认习惯性资源所有者在所罗门群岛海洋管理中的关键作用。 通过将社区置于规划和决策的中心,该项目承认并旨在加强地方治理体系,促进沿海和海洋生态系统及资源的长期可持续管理。 Nagotano社区实地活动的成功完成为完善社区主导的海洋空间规划方法提供了宝贵的经验,这些方法可以应用于项目下的其他沿海社区,并在长期内推广到该国的其他社区。 这一成功活动突显了社区、政府机构、发展伙伴和技术组织之间合作的力量和好处,以推动当地主导的解决方案,实现所罗门群岛沿海和海洋资源的可持续管理。 CaB-Smart MSP项目得到了新西兰外交和贸易部(MFAT)的资金支持,反映了新西兰与所罗门群岛在促进可持续海洋治理、增强沿海社区韧性和健康海洋生态系统方面的持续合作。 - 环境部 //结束//
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Specialized piling machine arrives at Ahanga Wharf, keeping Bellona Island wharf project on track for December 2026 6th August 2026 The contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), for the Ahanga Wharf project on Bellona Island, Rennell Bellona Province, has delivered a specialized machine capable of handling the complex task of foundation piling works. The [...] The post Ahanga Wharf Project Resumes Progress with Acquisition of Advanced Piling Equipment appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
专用打桩机抵达阿汉加码头,使贝洛纳岛码头项目按计划于2026年12月完成 2026年8月6日,负责贝洛纳岛阿汉加码头项目的中国土木工程建设公司(CCECC)交付了一台专用机器,能够处理基础打桩工作的复杂任务。[...] 该文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
Communities call for Areo–feeder road Improvement By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Communities served by the Areo Feeder Road in Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita are calling on their constituency leaders and the government to consider repairing the deteriorating sections of the road and proceed with plans to extend it to Gwaiako Village. The feeder road serves hundreds of people who rely heavily on agriculture as their main source of income. However, the poor condition of the road and lack of proper road infrastructure to the interior communities has prevented vehicles from travelling beyond Areo Village, making it difficult for farmers to transport their produce to markets. Villagers are also urging the government to move forward with the proposed extension of the feeder road from Areo to Gwaiako in the highlands, a project they believe would significantly improve access to essential services and economic opportunities. According to community members, officers from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) conducted a survey last year alongside local representatives to assess the proposed Areo–Gwaiako road project. The survey was welcomed and strongly supported by communities along the proposed route, who viewed it as an important step towards improving road connectivity. However, villagers say they have not received any updates since the survey was completed. Local farmer Fabiano Ngengemani at Gelabu village has appealed to the government and relevant authorities to provide an update on the proposed project, saying it is a vital development for the people of the area. "Our communities are eager to see this project become a reality because it will greatly improve our ability to transport agricultural produce to market," Mr Ngengemani said. "As a local farmer, having reliable road access has always been my dream. It will support development and allow us to expand our farming activities and improve our livelihoods." For the communities, the proposed Areo–Gwaiako feeder road would benefit not only farmers but also students travelling to Laugwata Community High School, patients seeking medical services at Areo Clinic, and residents travelling to Auki and other urban centres. They are now calling on the government and the West Kwara'ae Constituency Office to prioritise repairs to the existing feeder road while progressing plans for the long-awaited extension to Gwaiako. ////End/// Photo caption: Gwaiako Village in Ward 3, West Kwara'ae Constituency, Malaita Province, still needs proper road access to improve connectivity and transportation.
社区呼吁改善 Areo–支路 作者:所罗门·洛法纳 所罗门星报,奥基 在马莱塔的西克瓦拉’艾选区,受益于 Areo 支路的社区呼吁他们的选区领导人和政府考虑修复道路的恶化部分,并继续计划将其延伸至 Gwaiako 村。 该支路服务于数百名主要依赖农业作为收入来源的人们。 然而,路况不佳和缺乏通往内陆社区的适当道路基础设施,导致车辆无法通行至 Areo 村,使农民难以将农产品运输到市场。 村民们还呼吁政府推进从 Areo 到高地 Gwaiako 的支路扩建计划,他们认为这一项目将显著改善对基本服务和经济机会的获取。 根据社区成员的说法,基础设施发展部(MID)的官员去年与当地代表一起进行了调查,以评估提议的 Areo–Gwaiako 道路项目。 该调查得到了沿提议路线的社区的欢迎和强烈支持,他们认为这是改善道路连接的重要一步。 然而,村民们表示,自调查完成以来,他们尚未收到任何更新。 Gelabu 村的当地农民 Fabiano Ngengemani 向政府和相关部门呼吁,要求提供有关提议项目的更新,称这是该地区人民的重要发展。 “我们的社区渴望看到这个项目成为现实,因为它将大大改善我们将农业产品运输到市场的能力,”Ngengemani 先生说。 “作为一名当地农民,拥有可靠的道路通行一直是我的梦想。这将支持发展,使我们能够扩大农业活动,改善我们的生计。” 对于社区而言,提议的 Areo–Gwaiako 支路不仅将惠及农民,还将惠及前往 Laugwata 社区高中上学的学生、在 Areo 诊所寻求医疗服务的患者,以及前往奥基和其他城市中心的居民。 他们现在呼吁政府和西克瓦拉’艾选区办公室优先修复现有的支路,同时推进期待已久的 Gwaiako 扩建计划。 ////结束/// 照片说明:Gwaiako 村在西克瓦拉’艾选区,马莱塔省,仍然需要适当的道路通行以改善连接性和运输。
Gov’t determined to reverse heavy reliance on imported food The GREAT Coalition Government says it is determined to reverse the heavy reliance on imported food products. Agriculture Minister Franklyn Wasi said to address this, the government will establish germplasm and collection centres throughout the provinces to preserve and multiply resilient traditional crops, and will also expand commercial rice initiatives and strengthen school partnerships. Read more⤵️⤵️ https://theislandsun.com.sb/govt-determined-to-reverse-heavy-reliance-on-imported-food/
政府决心减少对进口食品的高度依赖 伟大联盟政府表示,决心逆转对进口食品的高度依赖。 农业部长 Franklyn Wasi 表示,为了解决这一问题,政府将在各省建立种质和收集中心,以保护和繁殖抗逆传统作物,并将扩大商业稻米计划,加强学校合作伙伴关系。 阅读更多⤵️⤵️ https://theislandsun.com.sb/govt-determined-to-reverse-heavy-reliance-on-imported-food/
BY LORETTA B MANELE The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), Franklyn Wasi during his response to the speech from the throne in parliament on Wednesday said a successful agricultural sector requires strong institutions and effective governance. In this regard, he said the GREAT Coalition Government will prioritise implementation of the National Agriculture Development Plan 2026-2030 and take on important legislative and policy reforms that will strengthen the ability of the Ministry to serve farmers and stakeholders throughout the country. “Ministry will continue work towards new legislation, including the Solomon Islands National Agriculture and Livestock Act, the re-establishment of a Research Center for Agriculture and Livestock, the Agriculture National Advisory Council Act and review of the Biosecurity Act 2013 and the Biosecurity Regulations 2015 to allow for a more effective biosecurity enforcement throughout the whole country,” Wasi said. The minister said the reforms will ensure there is greater coordination, accountability and strategic direction for the agriculture sector. Wasi said more importantly, they are also committed to posting agriculture officers in all 50 constituencies so that farmers can access technical services closer to home. “This is a practical step that will bring government services directly to our rural communities,” he said. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: lorettamanele@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:洛雷塔·B·马内尔(LORETTA B MANELE) 农业和畜牧业发展部长弗兰克林·瓦西(Franklyn Wasi)在周三的议会发言中表示,成功的农业部门需要强有力的机构和有效的治理。 在这方面,他表示,伟大联盟政府将优先实施2026-2030年国家农业发展计划,并进行重要的立法和政策改革,以增强农业部为全国农民和利益相关者服务的能力。 “农业部将继续致力于新的立法,包括所罗门群岛国家农业和畜牧业法、农业和畜牧业研究中心的重建、农业国家顾问委员会法,以及对2013年生物安全法和2015年生物安全条例的审查,以便在全国范围内实施更有效的生物安全执法,”瓦西说。 部长表示,这些改革将确保农业部门有更好的协调、问责和战略方向。 瓦西表示,更重要的是,他们还承诺在所有50个选区派驻农业官员,以便农民能够在家附近获得技术服务。 “这是将政府服务直接带到我们农村社区的实际步骤,”他说。 照片来源:NPSI 如需反馈,请联系:lorettamanele@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY RODRICK DESURI Auki The Telekom network outage in Auki, Malaita Province disrupted business operations, electronic payments and communications, leaving thousands of customers without reliable service for several hours. The disruption began at around 11am and lasted until about 4pm today. According to Our Telekom, the outage was caused by fibre damage resulting from external contractor works in Auki. In a public message, the company said its technical teams were working to restore services as quickly as possible. “Dear valued customers, due to fibre damage in Auki caused by external contractor works not related to Telekom, some Telekom services in Malaita are temporarily disrupted,” the company said. “Our teams are working to restore services. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.” The outage affected businesses that rely on internet and mobile connectivity for daily operations. The manager of Goshen Enterprise, Levite Maesimae said the disruption significantly affected commercial transactions, particularly online payments and customer services. “It affects our commercial services, which our business clients depend on,” he said. “Online payments were interrupted, making it difficult to serve customers efficiently.” A teacher, Movin Kutai also expressed frustration, saying the outage prevented people from carrying out their normal activities. “During the five-hour outage, we couldn’t make any calls or communicate with people,” he said. Market vendor Patty Sirilo said the disruption affected traders and families who depended on mobile services for communication. “The network was working well in the morning, but around 11am we couldn’t make any calls because there was no service,” she said. She added that important messages could not be delivered and prepaid call plans were wasted because the network was unavailable. The incident highlights the growing dependence of businesses and the public on reliable telecommunications services, with even a few hours of disruption causing financial losses, interrupted business transactions and communication difficulties across Auki. For feedback, contact: rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:罗德里克·德苏里(RODRICK DESURI) 奥基 奥基(Malaita省)的电信网络故障扰乱了商业运营、电子支付和通讯,导致数千名客户在数小时内无法获得可靠服务。 故障始于上午11点左右,持续到今天下午4点左右。 根据我们的电信公司(Our Telekom)的说法,故障是由于外部承包商在奥基的工作造成的光纤损坏。 在一则公开消息中,该公司表示其技术团队正在尽快恢复服务。 “亲爱的客户,由于外部承包商在奥基造成的光纤损坏,与电信无关,马莱塔的部分电信服务暂时中断,”该公司表示。 “我们的团队正在努力恢复服务。我们对给您带来的不便表示歉意,并感谢您的理解。” 故障影响了依赖互联网和移动连接进行日常运营的企业。 戈申企业(Goshen Enterprise)经理莱维特·马艾西马(Levite Maesima)表示,故障显著影响了商业交易,特别是在线支付和客户服务。 “这影响了我们的商业服务,我们的商业客户依赖于此,”他说。 “在线支付中断,使得高效服务客户变得困难。” 一位教师莫文·库泰(Movin Kutai)也表达了不满,称故障阻止人们进行正常活动。 “在五小时的故障期间,我们无法拨打电话或与人沟通,”他说。 市场摊贩帕蒂·西里洛(Patty Sirilo)表示,故障影响了依赖移动服务进行沟通的商贩和家庭。 “网络在早上工作良好,但在上午11点左右我们无法拨打电话,因为没有服务,”她说。 她补充说,重要信息无法传达,预付费电话计划也因网络不可用而浪费。 这一事件突显了企业和公众对可靠电信服务日益依赖的情况,即使是几小时的中断也会导致财务损失、商业交易中断和奥基的沟通困难。 如需反馈,请联系:rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOSES SAREN The Government will introduce three new bills to modernise Solomon Islands’ key legal offices, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore says. Rore made the statement in parliament when he responded to the Motion of Thanks on the Governor-General’s Speech from the Throne on Wednesday. He said the three new bills which are the Attorney General’s Bill, the Director of Public Prosecutions Bill and the Public Solicitor’s Bill have been finalised after extensive consultations. He described the reforms as the most significant legal changes since 1978. Rore said the bills are designed to modernise the mandates of the three legal offices and are expected to be ready for the next meeting of Parliament. The bills were finalised through agency consultations carried out in 2025 and 2026. Rore said the reforms form part of the Government’s push towards institutional maturity ahead of the nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:约瑟斯·萨伦(JOSES SAREN) 政府将提出三项新法案,以现代化所罗门群岛的关键法律机构,司法和法律事务部长克莱齐·罗雷(Clezy Rore)表示。 罗雷在议会中回应总督的讲话时作出上述声明。 他说,这三项新法案,即检察长法案、公共检察官法案和公共律师法案,经过广泛咨询后已最终确定。 他将这些改革描述为自1978年以来最重要的法律变更。 罗雷表示,这些法案旨在现代化这三项法律机构的职能,并预计将在下次议会会议上准备就绪。 这些法案是在2025年和2026年进行的机构咨询中最终确定的。 罗雷表示,这些改革是政府在国家独立50周年前推进机构成熟的一部分。 照片来源:NPSI 如需反馈,请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Lazarus Rina, has highlighted the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) as a major success story in strengthening governance across the country’s nine provinces. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday in response to the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Governor-General, Minister Rina said the PCDF, launched under the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP), has significantly improved governance, accountability and financial management in provincial governments. He said provinces were previously plagued by weak oversight and poor financial reporting, but now consistently submit audited financial statements and manage grants transparently. According to the Minister, since 2008 the programme has delivered more than SBD405 million in development grants and SBD918 million in recurrent grants, enabling around 1,700 projects and creating jobs across the provinces. Minister Rina said the PCDF’s success has attracted substantial support from development partners, establishing it as a trusted platform for further investment and provincial development. “Ongoing government commitment to PCDF is therefore commended,” he told Parliament. The Minister’s remarks came as part of a broader statement responding to the Governor-General’s address, in which he also touched on separation of powers, political stability, reform of the Provincial Government Act 1997, the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund, and free education. He said strengthening provincial governance will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of people living in the provinces. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 省政府与机构强化部长拉撒路·里纳强调,省级能力发展基金(PCDF)是加强全国九个省份治理的重大成功案例。 里纳部长在周三的国会中回应总督的演讲时表示,PCDF是在省级治理强化计划(PGSP)下启动的,显著改善了省级政府的治理、问责和财务管理。 他说,之前各省受到监督薄弱和财务报告不佳的困扰,但现在各省能够持续提交审计财务报表,并透明地管理拨款。 根据部长的说法,自2008年以来,该计划已提供超过4.05亿所罗门元的发展拨款和9.18亿所罗门元的经常性拨款,支持了约1,700个项目,并在各省创造了就业机会。 里纳部长表示,PCDF的成功吸引了发展伙伴的重大支持,使其成为进一步投资和省级发展的可信平台。 “因此,政府对PCDF的持续承诺值得赞扬,”他在国会中说道。 部长的发言是对总督演讲的更广泛回应,其中他还提到了权力分立、政治稳定、1997年省政府法案的改革、提议的主权财富基金和免费教育。 他说,加强省级治理将对生活在各省的人们的生活产生直接的积极影响。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOSES SAREN The Minister for Home Affairs Rev Manasseh Maelanga said every Solomon Islander will get a national ID card. He made the announcement whilst responding to the Governor-General’s Speech from the Throne on Tuesday in parliament. Maelanga said the government will introduce a Civil Registration Bill to support the new identification system. He said the bill will create a legal framework that will cater to the registration of births, deaths and other vital life events. Maelanga said the framework reflects international best practice and will meet the unique needs of Solomon Islands. He said a trusted national identity system is a cornerstone of modern governance and should improve access to government services and strengthen electoral integrity and also enhance national security and support financial inclusion. The minister added that areas there will also be improvement in areas like disaster response and service delivery. He said the ministry will work with development partners, provincial governments and other stakeholders on this initiative. Maelanga said this is to ensure the rollout is inclusive, secure and accessible to all citizens. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:约瑟斯·萨伦 内政部长马纳塞·梅兰加牧师表示,每位所罗门岛民将获得国家身份证。 他在周二国会中回应总督的演讲时作出了这一宣布。 梅兰加表示,政府将推出一项民事登记法案,以支持新的身份识别系统。 他说,该法案将创建一个法律框架,以满足出生、死亡和其他重要生活事件的登记需求。 梅兰加表示,该框架反映了国际最佳实践,并将满足所罗门群岛的独特需求。 他说,一个可信的国家身份系统是现代治理的基石,应该改善政府服务的获取,增强选举的完整性,并提高国家安全,支持金融包容。 部长补充说,灾害响应和服务交付等领域也将有所改善。 他说,内政部将与发展伙伴、省政府和其他利益相关者合作推进这一倡议。 梅兰加表示,这将确保推广工作包容、安全,并对所有公民可及。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com