Provincial Reporters End Fact-check Training,
Urged to Defend Truth in Journalism
By GEHAZI SEKO
Solomon Star, Honiara
Provincial-based news reporters from Malaita, Western and Choiseul province have strengthened their journalism skills after successfully completing a fact-checking and verification training programme on Friday - 31st July.
The training was organised by BBC Media Action, with sessions facilitated by Island Sun journalist Irwin Angaki and Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) journalist Fredrick Kusu.
The completion of the training was marked with a certificate presentation ceremony held at the Media Association Of Solomon Island (MASI) office.
The closing was graced with the presence of the British High Commissioner Paul Robert Turner, who congratulated participants and highlighted the important role journalists play in promoting accurate information and strengthening democracy.
The training focused on improving reporters’ ability to verify information, identify misinformation and apply professional fact-checking practices.
Turner said strengthening media capacity through programmes such as the fact-checking training is important in ensuring the country maintains a responsible and credible media sector.
“We see it as really crucially important that a vibrant media is rooted in Solomon Islands, because that's the guardian of democracy,” he said.
He added that journalists must continue asking questions, investigating issues of public interest and holding leaders accountable.
“One of the safeguards of a true democracy is if you can have a media that is actually questioning and to an extent giving a government a hard time, because that's what you're there for,” Turner stated
He also praised the focus on fact-checking and verification, describing the skills as essential in today’s changing information environment.
“What you've been doing in terms of fact-checking and verification is absolutely crucial,” he said.
He further encouraged reporters to use the knowledge gained from the training to strengthen public trust in journalism and ensure communities receive accurate and reliable information.
The training was attended reporters of from SIBC, Island Sun, Solomon Star and freelancers.
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省级新闻记者在7月31日成功完成了一项事实核查和验证培训项目,进一步增强了他们的新闻技能。
此次培训由BBC媒体行动组织,课程由《岛屿太阳》记者Irwin Angaki和所罗门广播公司(SIBC)记者Fredrick Kusu主讲。
培训结束时在所罗门岛媒体协会(MASI)办公室举行了证书颁发仪式。
闭幕式上,英国驻所罗门大使Paul Robert Turner出席并祝贺参与者,强调了记者在促进准确信息和加强民主方面的重要作用。
此次培训重点提高记者核实信息、识别虚假信息和应用专业事实核查实践的能力。
Turner表示,通过事实核查培训等项目加强媒体能力,对于确保国家保持负责任和可信的媒体行业至关重要。
“我们认为,所罗门群岛必须有一个充满活力的媒体,因为它是民主的守护者,”他说。
他补充道,记者必须继续提问,调查公众关注的问题,并追究领导人的责任。
“真正民主的一个保障就是拥有一个能够质疑政府的媒体,因为这正是你们的职责所在,”Turner表示。
他还赞扬了对事实核查和验证的关注,称这些技能在当今变化的信息环境中至关重要。
“你们在事实核查和验证方面所做的工作是绝对关键的,”他说。
他进一步鼓励记者利用培训中获得的知识,加强公众对新闻的信任,确保社区获得准确和可靠的信息。
此次培训吸引了来自SIBC、《岛屿太阳》、《所罗门星》和自由撰稿人的记者参加。
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
GUADALCANAL Province will for the first time host all eight provinces in a traditional feasting programme on Monday, August 3, at the National Stadium.
The initiative is part of the 42nd Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day Celebrations, themed “Unity, Leadership and Development for a Better Guadalcanal”.
Organising Committee Chairman, Maesac Suia, said the Executive has agreed that each of Guadalcanal’s eight constituencies will host and share food with one province during the celebration.
The allocations are as follows: Northwest Guadalcanal Constituency with Choiseul Province; West Guadalcanal Constituency with Western Province; South Guadalcanal Constituency with Rennell and Bellona Province; East Guadalcanal Constituency with Makira-Ulawa Province; East Central Guadalcanal Constituency with Central Province; Northeast Guadalcanal Constituency with Temotu Province; Central Guadalcanal Constituency with Isabel Province; and North Guadalcanal Constituency with Malaita Province.
Mr Suia said everyone who wishes to attend is welcome to join the celebrations and share the feast with their respective provincial hosts.
“This is a simple but meaningful gesture of sharing our special day with our brothers and sisters from across Solomon Islands. It reflects our Melanesian values of respect, friendship, unity, and togetherness,” he said.
He said the initiative shows that the celebrations are not only about Guadalcanal Province, but also about strengthening relationships with all provinces and promoting national unity.
“The sharing of food has always been an important part of our culture. Through this initiative, we are using our celebration to build stronger connections and remind ourselves that despite our different provinces, we are one Solomon Islands,” Suia said.
He added that the initiative is aligned with the 2026 theme, where unity is strengthened through togetherness, leadership is demonstrated through service, and development is achieved when people and provinces work together.
The 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations will include cultural activities, live band music, presentations, students’ speech contests, a choir competition, panel discussions, exhibitions and other programs showcasing the cultural identity, achievements and future aspirations of Guadalcanal Province.
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瓜达尔卡纳尔省将于8月3日星期一首次在国家体育场举办传统盛宴,邀请所有八个省份参与。
此次活动是第42届瓜达尔卡纳尔省第二任命日庆祝活动的一部分,主题为“团结、领导与发展,共创更好的瓜达尔卡纳尔”。
组织委员会主席梅萨克·苏亚表示,执行委员会已同意瓜达尔卡纳尔的每个选区将在庆祝活动中与一个省份共同举办并分享食物。
分配情况如下:西北瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与乔伊瑟尔省;西瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与西部省;南瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与伦内尔和贝洛纳省;东瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与马基拉-乌拉瓦省;东中瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与中部省;东北瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与特莫图省;中瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与伊莎贝尔省;北瓜达尔卡纳尔选区与马莱塔省。
苏亚先生表示,欢迎所有希望参加的人加入庆祝活动,并与各自的省级东道主分享盛宴。
“这是一个简单但意义深远的举动,旨在与来自所罗门群岛各地的兄弟姐妹们分享我们的特殊日子。这反映了我们美拉尼西亚的价值观:尊重、友谊、团结和共同体,”他说。
他表示,这一举措表明庆祝活动不仅关乎瓜达尔卡纳尔省,还关乎加强与所有省份的关系,促进国家团结。
“分享食物一直是我们文化的重要组成部分。通过这一举措,我们利用庆祝活动来建立更强的联系,并提醒自己,尽管我们来自不同的省份,但我们是一个所罗门群岛,”苏亚说。
他补充说,这一举措与2026年的主题相一致,团结通过共同体得以加强,领导通过服务得以体现,发展则是在人民和省份共同努力时实现的。
第42届第二任命日庆祝活动将包括文化活动、现场乐队音乐、演讲、学生演讲比赛、合唱比赛、专题讨论、展览以及其他展示瓜达尔卡纳尔省文化认同、成就和未来愿景的项目。
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Leader of Independent Agovaka echoes PM Wale’s plan to set up commission to deal with salaries of public servants, constitutional officials, politicians
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Leader of the Independent Group Peter Shanel Agovaka has thrown in support for Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s plan to set up an independent commission to look after wages and remuneration of public servants, constitutional office holders and parliamentarians.
Mr Agovaka goes further, challenging PM Wale’s government to implement this plan, saying if government does not then the Independent group will.
Government has welcomed the Independent’s support describing it as ‘encouraging’.
“It is encouraging to see the Independent Group echo sentiments similar to those expressed by the Prime Minister. This approach is a key pillar of the GREAT Government’s policy agenda, one that arguably should have been pursued by previous administrations, given its importance and the need for decisive policy action. Nevertheless, it is equally positive to note a growing sense of bipartisan support on this matter,” a Government response sent to Island Sun last night said.
Meanwhile, Independent leader Mr Agovaka also echoed similar sentiment to PM Wale’s revocation of the recent pay rise, saying he is also prepared to do the same.
In a statement yesterday, Agovaka said while he is prepared to forgo any increase in his parliamentary salary, symbolic gestures alone will not address the deeper structural problems affecting public sector remuneration.
“I am prepared to forgo any increase in my salary as a Member of Parliament. But talk is cheap. Refusing a pay rise on its own will not improve the wages of our teachers, nurses, police officers, public servants and the thousands of hardworking Solomon Islanders struggling with the rising cost of living.”
He said the issue should not be reduced to political point-scoring or populist rhetoric.
“This debate deserves a serious national conversation. The real question is not whether Members of Parliament should accept a pay rise. The real question is whether Solomon Islands has a fair, transparent and independent system for determining remuneration across the entire public sector.”
The Independent Group therefore calls on the Prime Minister to establish a bipartisan parliamentary committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the country’s remuneration framework, the statement said.
The committee should recommend the establishment of a National Wages and Remuneration Commission—an independent constitutional body responsible for determining salaries and remuneration for the public service and constitutional office holders based on objective, transparent and nationally consistent criteria, the Independent’s statement said.
Agovaka also supported the call for the abolition of the existing Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, arguing that Members of Parliament should no longer have a separate remuneration system disconnected from the wider public sector.
“There should not be one system for politicians and another for everyone else. Our remuneration framework must reflect fairness, transparency, fiscal responsibility and the national interest.”
The proposed National Wages and Remuneration Commission will independently review remuneration by considering economic growth, inflation, productivity, affordability, labour market conditions, and the need to attract and retain qualified public servants.
Such a system will remove the perception that politicians receive preferential treatment, strengthen public confidence in government institutions, and ensure remuneration decisions are made independently and consistently across the public sector, the statement said.
The Independent Group believes the current debate presents an opportunity to modernise Solomon Islands’ remuneration framework for the benefit of the entire nation, rather than focusing solely on parliamentarians.
Agovaka says it is time for the Government to turn its commitment to accountability into meaningful reform.
“If the GREAT Coalition is genuinely committed to fairness, accountability and good governance, then let us work together on bipartisan reforms that benefit every public servant, not just Members of Parliament.
“If the Government chooses not to act, the Independent Group will. We will introduce a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Constitution to establish a National Wages and Remuneration Commission and replace the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission with an independent constitutional framework that serves the interests of the entire nation.”
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独立集团领导人彼得·沙内尔·阿戈瓦卡(Peter Shanel Agovaka)支持总理马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)设立独立委员会以处理公职人员、宪法官员和政治家的薪酬计划。
阿戈瓦卡先生进一步挑战韦尔总理的政府实施这一计划,表示如果政府不采取行动,独立集团将会采取行动。
政府对独立集团的支持表示欢迎,称其为“令人鼓舞”。
“看到独立集团表达与总理相似的观点令人鼓舞。这一做法是伟大政府政策议程的关键支柱,考虑到其重要性和需要果断的政策行动,前任政府理应追求这一目标。然而,值得注意的是,在这一问题上,越来越多的两党支持的声音也同样积极,”政府昨晚向《岛屿太阳》发送的回应中表示。
与此同时,独立领导人阿戈瓦卡也对韦尔总理最近取消加薪的决定表示赞同,称他也准备采取同样的做法。
阿戈瓦卡在昨天的一份声明中表示,虽然他准备放弃任何议会薪水的增加,但单靠象征性的举措无法解决影响公共部门薪酬的更深层次结构性问题。
“作为一名国会议员,我准备放弃任何薪水的增加。但光说不练是没有意义的。单单拒绝加薪并不能改善我们教师、护士、警察、公职人员以及数以千计的努力工作的所罗门岛民在生活成本上升中所面临的困境。”
他说,这个问题不应被简化为政治得分或民粹主义的修辞。
“这一辩论值得进行一次严肃的全国性对话。真正的问题不是国会议员是否应该接受加薪。真正的问题是所罗门群岛是否拥有一个公平、透明和独立的公共部门薪酬决定系统。”
因此,独立集团呼吁总理成立一个两党议会委员会,对国家的薪酬框架进行全面审查,声明中表示。
该委员会应建议设立一个国家工资和薪酬委员会——一个独立的宪法机构,负责根据客观、透明和全国一致的标准确定公共服务和宪法官员的薪水和薪酬,独立集团的声明中表示。
阿戈瓦卡还支持废除现有的议会津贴委员会,认为国会议员不应再拥有与更广泛公共部门脱节的单独薪酬系统。
“政治家和其他人不应有不同的系统。我们的薪酬框架必须反映公平、透明、财政责任和国家利益。”
拟议的国家工资和薪酬委员会将独立审查薪酬,考虑经济增长、通货膨胀、生产力、可负担性、劳动力市场条件以及吸引和留住合格公职人员的必要性。
这样的系统将消除政治家获得优待的印象,增强公众对政府机构的信心,并确保薪酬决定在公共部门中独立且一致地作出,声明中表示。
独立集团认为,当前的辩论为现代化所罗门群岛的薪酬框架提供了机会,以造福整个国家,而不仅仅是关注国会议员。
阿戈瓦卡表示,政府是时候将其对问责制的承诺转化为有意义的改革。
“如果伟大联盟真正致力于公平、问责和良好治理,那么让我们共同努力进行两党改革,造福每一位公职人员,而不仅仅是国会议员。
“如果政府选择不采取行动,独立集团将会采取行动。我们将提出一项私人议员法案,修宪以设立国家工资和薪酬委员会,并用一个独立的宪法框架取代议会津贴委员会,以服务于整个国家的利益。”
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HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, today called for a fundamental overhaul of how salaries and remuneration are determined across the public sector, saying the current debate over Members of Parliament’s salary increase should be used to deliver lasting reforms that benefit all Solomon Islanders, not just politicians.
The Leader said that while he is prepared to forgo any increase in his parliamentary salary, symbolic gestures alone will not address the deeper structural problems affecting public sector remuneration.
“I am prepared to forgo any increase in my salary as a Member of Parliament. But talk is cheap. Refusing a pay rise on its own will not improve the wages of our teachers, nurses, police officers, public servants and the thousands of hardworking Solomon Islanders struggling with the rising cost of living.”
He said the issue should not be reduced to political point-scoring or populist rhetoric.
“This debate deserves a serious national conversation. The real question is not whether Members of Parliament should accept a pay rise. The real question is whether Solomon Islands has a fair, transparent and independent system for determining remuneration across the entire public sector.”
The Independent Group is therefore calling on the Prime Minister to establish a bipartisan parliamentary committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the country’s remuneration framework.
The committee should recommend the establishment of a National Wages and Remuneration Commission—an independent constitutional body responsible for determining salaries and remuneration for the public service and constitutional office holders based on objective, transparent and nationally consistent criteria.
The Leader also supported the call for the abolition of the existing Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, arguing that Members of Parliament should no longer have a separate remuneration system disconnected from the wider public sector.
“There should not be one system for politicians and another for everyone else. Our remuneration framework must reflect fairness, transparency, fiscal responsibility and the national interest.”
The proposed National Wages and Remuneration Commission would independently review remuneration by considering economic growth, inflation, productivity, affordability, labour market conditions, and the need to attract and retain qualified public servants.
Such a system would remove the perception that politicians receive preferential treatment, strengthen public confidence in government institutions, and ensure remuneration decisions are made independently and consistently across the public sector.
The Independent Group believes the current debate presents an opportunity to modernise Solomon Islands’ remuneration framework for the benefit of the entire nation, rather than focusing solely on parliamentarians.
The Leader says it is time for the Government to turn its commitment to accountability into meaningful reform.
“If the GREAT Coalition is genuinely committed to fairness, accountability and good governance, then let us work together on bipartisan reforms that benefit every public servant, not just Members of Parliament.
“If the Government chooses not to act, the Independent Group will. We will introduce a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Constitution to establish a National Wages and Remuneration Commission and replace the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission with an independent constitutional framework that serves the interests of the entire nation.”
[ENDS]
– Independent Group
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霍尼亚拉,所罗门群岛 – 国会独立小组领导人彼得·沙内尔·阿戈瓦卡(Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka)今天呼吁对公共部门的工资和薪酬确定方式进行根本性改革,表示目前关于国会议员薪资增加的辩论应被用来推动惠及所有所罗门群岛人民的持久改革,而不仅仅是政治家。
领导人表示,尽管他愿意放弃任何国会议员薪资的增加,但单纯的象征性举动无法解决影响公共部门薪酬的更深层结构性问题。
“我愿意放弃作为国会议员的薪资增加。但光说不练是没有意义的。单独拒绝加薪并不能改善我们教师、护士、警察、公务员以及数千名在生活成本上升中苦苦挣扎的所罗门群岛人民的工资。”
他说,这个问题不应被简化为政治得分或民粹主义的言辞。
“这场辩论值得进行一次严肃的全国性对话。真正的问题不是国会议员是否应该接受加薪。真正的问题是所罗门群岛是否拥有一个公平、透明和独立的公共部门薪酬确定系统。”
因此,独立小组呼吁总理成立一个两党国会委员会,对国家的薪酬框架进行全面审查。
该委员会应建议设立一个国家工资与薪酬委员会——一个独立的宪法机构,负责根据客观、透明和全国一致的标准确定公共服务和宪法职务持有者的工资和薪酬。
领导人还支持废除现有的国会津贴委员会,认为国会议员不应再拥有与更广泛公共部门脱节的单独薪酬系统。
“政治家和其他人不应有不同的系统。我们的薪酬框架必须反映公平、透明、财政责任和国家利益。”
拟议的国家工资与薪酬委员会将独立审查薪酬,考虑经济增长、通货膨胀、生产力、可负担性、劳动力市场状况,以及吸引和留住合格公务员的必要性。
这样的系统将消除政治家获得优待的印象,加强公众对政府机构的信任,并确保薪酬决定在公共部门内独立且一致地作出。
独立小组认为,当前的辩论为现代化所罗门群岛的薪酬框架提供了机会,以造福整个国家,而不仅仅是关注国会议员。
领导人表示,政府是时候将其对问责制的承诺转化为有意义的改革。
“如果伟大联盟(GREAT Coalition)真心致力于公平、问责和良好治理,那么让我们共同努力进行两党改革,惠及每一位公务员,而不仅仅是国会议员。
“如果政府选择不采取行动,独立小组将会采取行动。我们将提出一项私人议员法案,修订宪法以设立国家工资与薪酬委员会,并用一个独立的宪法框架取代国会津贴委员会,以服务于整个国家的利益。”
[结束]
– 独立小组
该文章“独立小组领导呼吁设立国家工资与薪酬委员会”首次出现在所罗门群岛广播公司(SIBC)上。
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Family of one of the male students who was reported whipped by a teacher at the Sir Dudley Tuti college are moving to settle the matter culturally.
This followed a police case being opened earlier, which the student’s family requested to have withdrawn to allow cultural reconciliation with the teacher and school officials due to relations between them.
Police yesterday confirmed to Island Sun that the case was opened but later withdrawn for the said reasons.
An officer at the Honiara Central police station, speaking to Island Sun under condition of anonymity, said the student’s father called them yesterday asking withdrawal of the case since the family intends to settle the matter culturally with the teacher, education officials and school board members.
The police officer told Island Sun that preliminarily the case, with the evidences provided, had been ‘a strong one because corporal punishment is illegal in the country and would have been won regardless of whatever reason the accused might have for allegedly whipping the students’.
The officer said they did not have any reason to oppose the father’s request, therefore withdrew it yesterday.
Meanwhile the father told Island Sun via phone call from Tanabosu in Isabel province, his son had gone to Buala hospital following the incident due to suspected backbone injury.
However, x-ray results ruled out this concern. Instead the diagnosis said his son was suffering from soft tissue injury, the father said.
The father appeals for schools in Isabel to stop or avoid applying corporal punishment on students since it is no longer legal.
The father said the ordeal has caused his son, who is in form 5, to miss classes.
He also calls on the Isabel education authority to review this incident.
Regarding their request to settle the matter culturally, the father said his family members have a good relationship with the teacher.
“We have always been close, and taking this further would have changed that closeness, which is not something we wanted.”
Speaking to the Island Sun yesterday, Isabel Principal Education Officer (PEO) William Leguvaka said officials plan to travel to assess the matter sometime this week.
He said they are still waiting on a formal request from the school administration before they proceed with the matter.
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一名在萨尔·达德利·图提学院(Sir Dudley Tuti College)被老师打的男学生的家庭正在寻求文化和解。
这起事件之前已向警方报案,学生的家庭请求撤回案件,以便与老师和学校官员进行文化和解,因为他们之间的关系。
警方昨天向《岛屿太阳》(Island Sun)确认,案件已被立案,但因上述原因后又被撤回。
一名在霍尼亚拉中央警察局的警官在接受《岛屿太阳》采访时表示,学生的父亲昨天打电话给他们,请求撤回案件,因为家庭希望与老师、教育官员和学校董事会成员进行文化和解。
这名警官告诉《岛屿太阳》,根据提供的证据,案件初步来看是“一个强有力的案件,因为体罚在该国是非法的,无论被告可能有什么理由,案件都会胜诉”。
这名警官表示,他们没有理由反对父亲的请求,因此昨天撤回了案件。
与此同时,父亲通过电话告诉《岛屿太阳》,他的儿子在事件发生后因怀疑脊椎受伤而前往布阿拉医院(Buala Hospital)。
然而,X光结果排除了这一担忧。父亲表示,诊断结果显示他的儿子患有软组织损伤。
父亲呼吁伊莎贝尔的学校停止或避免对学生施加体罚,因为这已不再合法。
他表示,这一事件导致他的儿子(在 Year 5)缺课。
他还呼吁伊莎贝尔教育局对这一事件进行审查。
关于他们请求文化和解的事,父亲表示他的家人与老师关系良好。
“我们一直很亲近,进一步追究会改变这种亲密关系,而这并不是我们想要的。”
伊莎贝尔首席教育官(PEO)威廉·莱古瓦卡(William Leguvaka)昨天在接受《岛屿太阳》采访时表示,官员们计划在本周某个时候前往评估此事。
他说,他们仍在等待学校管理层的正式请求,然后再继续处理此事。
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Etupioh: Keeping Our Children
Safe Is a Shared Responsibility
By ULUTAH GINA
Solomon Star, Gizo
Looking after and protecting children from violence and abuse is a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of parents, families, communities, churches, schools, government agencies, and every member of society.
This was the key message delivered by the Western Provincial Government's Education Authority representative, Willy Etupioh, during the launch of the second phase of the Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Againstem Pikinini (SIEVAP) project held last week at Imagination Island, just outside Gizo Town.
Speaking on behalf of the Western Provincial Government (WPG), Mr. Etupioh said the responsibility of caring for children should not rest solely with parents or government authorities. Instead, every individual has a role to play in ensuring children grow up in safe, supportive, and nurturing environments free from violence, neglect, and abuse.
"Our children are our future, and their safety and wellbeing should be everyone's concern," Mr. Etupioh said.
He stressed that while parents remain the primary caregivers, communities must also remain vigilant and work together to prevent all forms of violence against children.
"Children deserve to grow up in homes and communities where they feel safe, respected, and loved. Protecting them is not only a family responsibility but also a community responsibility," he said.
Mr. Etupioh acknowledged the efforts of organisations, development partners, community leaders, teachers, churches, and government ministries that continue to raise awareness about child protection across the country.
He said projects such as SIEVAP play an important role in educating communities about children's rights, encouraging positive parenting practices, and strengthening systems that respond to cases of child abuse and neglect.
The Western Provincial Government, he said, remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote child protection, improve education, and strengthen partnerships between government agencies, non-government organisations, and local communities.
Mr. Etupioh encouraged parents to spend more time with their children, listen to their concerns, and guide them with care, patience, and understanding.
He also called on community leaders to report cases of abuse and ensure children receive the protection and support they deserve.
He said ending violence against children requires a collective effort and that lasting change can only be achieved when everyone works together toward the same goal.
The second phase of the Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Againstem Pikinini (SIEVAP) project aims to strengthen child protection systems, increase public awareness of children's rights, and empower communities to create safer environments where every child can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
The launch brought together representatives from the Western Provincial Government, national government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, community leaders, and other stakeholders who reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of children throughout the Solomon Islands.
The event also highlighted the importance of continued collaboration, community participation, and education in preventing violence against children and building a safer future for the next generation.
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Photo- Willy Etupioh WPAg representative delivering his opening remarks
埃图皮奥:保护儿童是全社会的共同责任
By ULUTAH GINA
Solomon Star, Gizo
照顾和保护儿童免受暴力和虐待是一个共同的责任,需要父母、家庭、社区、教会、学校、政府机构和社会每个成员的承诺。
这是西部省政府教育局代表Willy Etupioh在上周于吉佐镇外的想象岛举行的所罗门群岛“反对儿童暴力”(SIEVAP)项目第二阶段启动仪式上传达的主要信息。
Etupioh先生代表西部省政府(WPG)表示,照顾儿童的责任不应仅由父母或政府当局承担。相反,每个人都有责任确保儿童在安全、支持和关爱的环境中成长,远离暴力、忽视和虐待。
“我们的孩子是我们的未来,他们的安全和福祉应该是每个人的关注,”Etupioh先生说。
他强调,虽然父母仍然是主要的照顾者,但社区也必须保持警惕,共同努力防止对儿童的各种形式的暴力。
“儿童应该在感到安全、受到尊重和被爱的家庭和社区中成长。保护他们不仅是家庭的责任,也是社区的责任,”他说。
Etupioh先生赞扬了继续提高全国儿童保护意识的组织、发展伙伴、社区领导、教师、教会和政府部门的努力。
他说,像SIEVAP这样的项目在教育社区儿童权利、鼓励积极的育儿实践以及加强应对儿童虐待和忽视案件的系统方面发挥着重要作用。
他说,西部省政府将继续支持促进儿童保护、改善教育和加强政府机构、非政府组织与地方社区之间合作的倡议。
Etupioh先生鼓励父母多花时间与孩子在一起,倾听他们的关切,并以关心、耐心和理解来引导他们。
他还呼吁社区领导报告虐待案件,确保儿童获得应有的保护和支持。
他说,结束对儿童的暴力需要集体努力,只有当每个人朝着同一目标共同努力时,才能实现持久的改变。
所罗门群岛“反对儿童暴力”(SIEVAP)项目的第二阶段旨在加强儿童保护系统,提高公众对儿童权利的认识,并赋予社区创造更安全环境的能力,使每个儿童都能学习、成长并发挥其全部潜力。
此次启动仪式汇聚了来自西部省政府、国家政府部门、发展伙伴、民间社会组织、社区领导和其他利益相关者的代表,他们重申了保护所罗门群岛儿童权利和福祉的承诺。
该活动还强调了持续合作、社区参与和教育在防止对儿童的暴力和为下一代建设更安全的未来中的重要性。
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BY TONY IROGA
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to support community development and education in Solomon Islands with the handover of four water tanks to St Joseph Tenaru Secondary School.
Speaking during the handover ceremony at the school yesterday, Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Andrew Schloeffel said the project reflects the strong and growing partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands while demonstrating the importance of empowering local communities.
Mr Schloeffel acknowledged the presence of the Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), John Maneniaru, Catholic Education Secretary of the Archdiocese of Honiara, Jackson Meke, St Joseph Tenaru Secondary School Principal Jeffrey Poea, members of the school board and the wider school community.
“We sincerely congratulate everyone who was involved in bringing this important project to life,” he said.
“This project reflects not only the collaboration between Australia and Solomon Islands, but also our shared vision for a brighter future for the people of this country.”
He said Australia believes the best development outcomes are achieved when local communities are empowered to take ownership of projects that improve their wellbeing.
“This project is another example of a strong partnership between our two countries, where local communities are supported to take charge of their future,” he said.
He revealed that the St Joseph Tenaru water tank project is one of 342 community partnership projects funded by Australia across Solomon Islands since 2019.
“Australia has funded projects in every constituency and every province, making a real difference to the lives of thousands of Solomon Islanders,” he said.
He added that Australia has invested more than SBD74.5 million in community development initiatives and local businesses through its Community Partnerships Programme.
“We have recently opened a new round of Community Partnerships funding, and we encourage schools and community leaders to submit applications so we can continue supporting local development,” he said.
Highlighting education as a key priority, Schloeffel said Australia remains committed to working closely with the Solomon Islands Government to improve access to quality education.
“Education is one of the most important areas of cooperation between Australia and Solomon Islands. We are proud to support the Government’s Free Education Policy and our shared commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality education,” he said.
Looking ahead, Schloeffel said both countries have a historic opportunity to further strengthen their relationship through a Comprehensive Bilateral Treaty.
“This treaty will elevate our partnership to a new level, built on trust, mutual respect and open dialogue,” he said.
He thanked the St Joseph Tenaru project committee, school leadership, community representatives, women’s representatives and volunteers for their dedication in delivering the project.
“In celebrating these new water tanks today, we are also celebrating a brighter future that Australia and Solomon Islands continue to build together through our enduring partnership,” he said.
St Joseph Tenaru Secondary School Principal Jeffrey Poea expressed gratitude to the Australian Government, through the Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands, for funding the water tank project.
Mr Poea also acknowledged Australia’s previous support for the refurbishment of school buildings, valued at a total of SBD12 million, saying the assistance has significantly improved the school’s infrastructure and learning environment.
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澳大利亚重申其对所罗门群岛社区发展和教育的支持,向圣约瑟夫十纳鲁中学移交了四个水箱。
在昨天的移交仪式上,澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛代理高级专员安德鲁·施洛费尔表示,该项目反映了澳大利亚与所罗门群岛之间日益增强的伙伴关系,同时展示了赋权当地社区的重要性。
施洛费尔先生感谢了女性、青年、儿童和家庭事务部(MWYCFA)部长约翰·马内尼亚鲁、霍尼亚拉大主教区天主教教育秘书杰克逊·梅克、圣约瑟夫十纳鲁中学校长杰弗里·波埃亚、学校董事会成员及更广泛的学校社区的出席。
“我们衷心祝贺所有参与将这一重要项目付诸实践的人,”他说。
“这个项目不仅反映了澳大利亚与所罗门群岛之间的合作,也体现了我们对这个国家人民更美好未来的共同愿景。”
他说,澳大利亚相信,当地方社区被赋予项目所有权时,能够实现最佳的发展成果。
“这个项目是我们两国之间强大伙伴关系的又一个例子,地方社区得到了支持,以掌握自己的未来,”他说。
他透露,圣约瑟夫十纳鲁水箱项目是自2019年以来,澳大利亚在所罗门群岛资助的342个社区合作项目之一。
“澳大利亚在每个选区和每个省资助了项目,真正改变了数千名所罗门群岛居民的生活,”他说。
他补充说,澳大利亚通过其社区合作项目已投资超过7450万所罗门元于社区发展倡议和地方企业。
“我们最近开启了新的社区合作资金申请轮次,鼓励学校和社区领导提交申请,以便我们能够继续支持地方发展,”他说。
施洛费尔强调教育是关键优先事项,表示澳大利亚将继续与所罗门群岛政府紧密合作,以改善优质教育的获取。
“教育是澳大利亚与所罗门群岛之间合作最重要的领域之一。我们自豪地支持政府的免费教育政策,以及我们共同致力于确保每个孩子都能接受优质教育,”他说。
展望未来,施洛费尔表示,两国有历史性的机会通过全面双边条约进一步加强关系。
“这一条约将把我们的伙伴关系提升到一个新的水平,建立在信任、相互尊重和开放对话的基础上,”他说。
他感谢圣约瑟夫十纳鲁项目委员会、学校领导、社区代表、女性代表和志愿者在项目实施中的奉献。
“在庆祝这些新水箱的同时,我们也在庆祝澳大利亚与所罗门群岛通过持久的伙伴关系共同建设的更美好的未来,”他说。
圣约瑟夫十纳鲁中学校长杰弗里·波埃亚对澳大利亚政府通过澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛高级专员办公室资助水箱项目表示感谢。
波埃亚先生还感谢澳大利亚之前对学校建筑翻新提供的支持,总价值为1200万所罗门元,表示这项援助显著改善了学校的基础设施和学习环境。
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
A teacher at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province is under investigation after allegedly whipping three male students with a ‘timber stick’, leaving one of them hospitalised with a suspected spinal injury.
The incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 22, while the students – one in Form 6, and two in Form 5 – were on duty as school caretakers during the term break.
A source on the ground, who requested anonymity, said the teacher struck the boys across their backs without warning, in what one witness described as a mixture of “punches and whips”.
Community members say the students were simply carrying out their caretaker duties when they were allegedly attacked without provocation.
The School Principal told Island Sun yesterday the matter was an internal one and that reports circulating on Facebook were exaggerated and misleading the public.
He maintained the incident was not as serious as portrayed.
The principal said the teacher was related to some of the girls in the school dormitory, and that he (principal) was currently in town and still waiting for the school to formally report the incident to him.
Isabel Principal Education Officer (PEO) and School Review Standards Officer, Ruben Dotho Jr, told the Island Sun that so far there has been no official report from the school.
He said he is still waiting for a formal written complaint from the School Principal before the matter can be acted upon. Almost a week on, no formal report has been received.
Speaking to the Island Sun yesterday, Provincial Minister for Health and Medical Services, Nathaniel Gudfraede, said one of the victims, a Form 5 student, is currently warded at Buala Hospital, where he is undergoing x-rays for a suspected spinal injury.
Hospital staff say his back pain and possible bone damage are consistent with the alleged whipping.
“The teacher should not apply the old system of whipping students. We expect our children to be safe in the hands of the school, and that kind of discipline should not be practised. It was a very sad report to hear,” said Gudfraede.
The teacher could not be reached for comment.
The other two students sustained less severe injuries and are said to be recovering under medical care.
It is understood the case has been forwarded to the police for further investigation.
Police commander for Isabel province could not be reached yesterday for comments.
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伊莎贝尔省的萨尔·达德利·图提学院(Sir Dudley Tuti College)一名教师因涉嫌用“木棍”体罚三名男学生而正在接受调查,其中一名学生因疑似脊椎受伤而住院。
事件发生在7月22日星期三晚上6点30分左右,当时这三名学生——一名在 Year 6(Form 6),两名在 Year 5(Form 5)——在学期休假期间担任学校看护。
一位要求匿名的现场消息人士表示,教师在没有任何警告的情况下打了男孩们的背部,一位目击者形容这是一种“拳打和鞭打”的混合。
社区成员表示,这些学生在被指控无缘无故袭击时,只是在履行他们的看护职责。
学校校长昨天告诉《岛屿太阳报》(Island Sun),此事属于内部问题,社交媒体上流传的报告被夸大并误导了公众。
他坚称事件并没有被描述得那么严重。
校长表示,这名教师与学校宿舍的一些女孩有亲属关系,而他(校长)目前在城里,仍在等待学校正式向他报告此事件。
伊莎贝尔省首席教育官(PEO)及学校评估标准官员鲁本·多托(Ruben Dotho Jr)告诉《岛屿太阳报》,到目前为止,学校尚未提交正式报告。
他说,他仍在等待校长的正式书面投诉,以便对此事采取行动。几乎一周过去了,仍未收到正式报告。
昨天,省卫生和医疗服务部长纳撒尼尔·古德弗雷德(Nathaniel Gudfraede)在接受《岛屿太阳报》采访时表示,其中一名受害者,一名 Year 5(Form 5)学生,目前在布阿拉医院(Buala Hospital)住院,正在接受疑似脊椎受伤的X光检查。
医院工作人员表示,他的背痛和可能的骨损伤与所称的体罚一致。
古德弗雷德表示:“教师不应该采用旧的体罚学生的方式。我们希望我们的孩子在学校的手中是安全的,这种纪律不应被实践。听到这样的报告非常令人难过。”
目前无法联系到该教师以获取评论。
另外两名学生受伤较轻,正在医疗照护下恢复。
据了解,此案已转交警方进一步调查。
伊莎贝尔省的警察指挥官昨天无法联系到以发表评论。
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AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES BRING WORLD-CLASS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CLOSER TO SOLOMON ISLANDERS
Fifteen leading Australian universities visited Honiara from 13 to 14 July 2026 for a Study Australia Education Mission (Roadshow), giving Solomon Islanders a unique opportunity to explore study options, connect directly with university representatives and take the next step towards an Australian education.
The roadshow welcomed Australia Awards Scholarships applicants for Intake 2027, self-funded students, alumni, and education sector partners.
Through one-on-one consultations, participants gained practical information on courses, campuses, student life and the support available to help them succeed.
Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Jeff Roach, hosted participating universities, Australia Awards alumni Austrade representatives, and Solomon Islands Government officials at his residence on 14 July.
“Every Solomon Islander who studies in Australia carries with them not only their own hopes and ambitions, but also the potential to bring new skills, ideas and connections back home,” High Commissioner Roach said.
“That is why education is such an important pillar of the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership. Investing in people is one of the most powerful things we can do as a development partner.”
Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development Deputy Secretary Corporate, Coldrine Kolae, encouraged Solomon Islanders to take advantage of study opportunities in Australia, saying the knowledge and experience gained are an investment in the country’s future development.
Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner for Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, Esther Sun, said it was important that Solomon Islanders knew about the full range of education opportunities available in Australia.
“This roadshow brings Australian education closer to Solomon Islanders, providing direct access to trusted information, expert guidance, and world-class study opportunities” Commissioner Sun said.
“It reflects our shared commitment to investing in people and empowering the next generation of leaders, professionals and change-makers.”
For many participants, the roadshow helped turn study aspirations into achievable plans.
One Australia Awards candidate for Intake 2027 said the event helped her better understand her preferred course, the university application process and what life would be like in her chosen Australian state.
As of February 2026, 137 Solomon Islanders were studying in Australia, including 77 Australia Awards scholars.
They are part of a growing community of students and alumni using Australian education to build skills, strengthen institutions and support communities across the country.
Learn more about Australia Awards through the website here: www.australiaawards.gov.au.
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Photo captions:
Caption 1: Australia Deputy High Commissioner, Andrew Schloeffel with Austrade and MEHRD Representatives
Caption 2: Australia National University alumni group photo with ANU representative.
Caption 3: Australian High Commissioner, Jeff Roach delivering his official remarks.
Caption 4: DFAT representation group photo with Australian University representatives.
Caption 5: General public during the public session of the roadshow event at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel.
Caption 6: Human Development Counsellor, Dr Tristan Armstrong and AHC First Secretary for Education greeted SINU invited guests.
Caption 7: Roadshow reception group photo.
澳大利亚大学把世界一流留学机会带到所罗门群岛民众身边
2026年7月13日至14日,15所澳大利亚知名大学来到霍尼亚拉,参加“留学澳大利亚教育代表团(路演)”,为所罗门群岛民众提供难得机会,帮助他们了解学习选择、直接与大学代表交流,并迈出赴澳留学的下一步。
路演接待了申请2027年入学的“澳大利亚奖学金”(Australia Awards Scholarships)申请人、自费学生、校友及教育界合作伙伴。
通过一对一咨询,参与者获得了有关课程、校园、学生生活及帮助学生成功完成学业的支持服务等实用信息。
7月14日,澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛高级专员 Jeff Roach 在其官邸接待了参访大学代表、“澳大利亚奖学金”校友、澳大利亚贸易投资委员会(Austrade)代表及所罗门群岛政府官员。
Roach 高级专员说:“每一位赴澳学习的所罗门群岛学生,承载的不只是自己的希望和抱负,也拥有把新技能、新理念和新联系带回祖国的潜力。”
“正因如此,教育是所罗门群岛与澳大利亚伙伴关系的重要支柱。作为发展伙伴,投资于人是我们能够采取的最有力行动之一。”
所罗门群岛教育与人力资源发展部(MEHRD)企业事务副常务秘书 Coldrine Kolae 鼓励所罗门群岛民众把握赴澳学习机会,并表示所获得的知识和经验是对国家未来发展的投资。
澳大利亚驻巴布亚新几内亚和所罗门群岛贸易投资专员 Esther Sun 表示,让所罗门群岛民众了解澳大利亚提供的完整教育机会十分重要。
Sun 专员说:“这次路演把澳大利亚教育带到所罗门群岛民众身边,让他们可以直接获取可信信息、专业指导和世界一流的学习机会。”
“这体现了我们对投资于人、赋能新一代领导者、专业人士和变革推动者的共同承诺。”
对许多参与者而言,这次路演帮助他们把求学愿望转化为可以实现的计划。
一名申请2027年入学的“澳大利亚奖学金”候选人表示,活动帮助她更好地了解心仪课程、大学申请流程,以及在所选澳大利亚州生活的情况。
截至2026年2月,共有137名所罗门群岛学生在澳大利亚学习,其中包括77名“澳大利亚奖学金”学者。
他们是不断壮大的学生和校友群体的一部分,正运用在澳大利亚获得的教育来提升技能、加强机构能力,并支持全国各地的社区。
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- 澳大利亚高级专员公署(AHC)
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图片1:澳大利亚副高级专员 Andrew Schloeffel 与 Austrade 和 MEHRD 代表。
图片2:澳大利亚国立大学校友与该校代表合影。
图片3:澳大利亚高级专员 Jeff Roach 发表正式讲话。
图片4:澳大利亚外交贸易部(DFAT)代表与澳大利亚大学代表合影。
图片5:公众参加在 Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel 举行的路演公开活动。
图片6:人类发展事务参赞 Dr Tristan Armstrong 与澳大利亚高级专员公署教育事务一等秘书迎接所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)受邀嘉宾。
图片7:路演招待会合影。
BY JOSES SAREN
Japan will help fund Solomon Islands’ free education policy through a concessional loan already signed, and has pledged support for a new school through the Sasakawa Foundation, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said upon his arrival home yesterday afternoon from an official visit to Tokyo.
Wale described Japan as a reliable, long-standing partner, saying past disappointments in the relationship had been overcome and bilateral ties realigned to a “good, reliable partnership”.
He said the concessional loan that was signed will ensure that the free education policy rolls out in full from January.
“We have money to start free education on January, full complete roll out,” Wale said.
He said Japan, through the Sasakawa Foundation, part of the Nippon Foundation, had pledged to build a new school, with further details to be worked out when the Foundation’s chief executive visits Solomon Islands next month.
“We are thinking that’s a TAFE, a national level TAFE institution,” Wale said, adding that the goal was to support the country’s STEM and skills objectives within the education system.
During the Tokyo visit, Wale was accorded a Guard of Honour and held bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and also met Nippon Foundation Honorary Chair Yohei Sasakawa and JICA President Akihiko Tanaka, with whom Solomon Islands separately signed a Development Policy Loan for fiscal stability and economic resilience.
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作者:乔塞斯·萨伦
日本将通过已签署的优惠贷款资助所罗门群岛的免费教育政策,并承诺通过佐佐川基金会支持一所新学校,首相马修·韦尔在昨日下午从东京的正式访问回国时表示。
韦尔称日本是一个可靠的长期合作伙伴,表示过去在两国关系中的失望已被克服,双边关系重新调整为“良好、可靠的伙伴关系”。
他表示,签署的优惠贷款将确保免费教育政策从一月起全面实施。
“我们有资金在一月开始免费教育,全面推广,”韦尔说。
他表示,日本通过佐佐川基金会(Nippon Foundation的一部分)承诺建设一所新学校,具体细节将在基金会首席执行官下个月访问所罗门群岛时进一步商讨。
“我们认为那是一个国家级的TAFE(技术与继续教育学院)机构,”韦尔说,并补充说目标是支持该国在教育系统内的STEM(科学、技术、工程和数学)和技能目标。
在东京访问期间,韦尔受到仪仗队的欢迎,并与日本首相高市早苗举行了双边会谈,还会见了日本财团名誉主席佐佐川洋平和JICA(日本国际协力机构)总裁田中明彦,所罗门群岛与他们分别签署了一项旨在实现财政稳定和经济韧性的开发政策贷款。
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BY TONY IROGA
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has secured a new grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to refurbish its Department of Fisheries Complex at the Ranadi Campus, strengthening facilities for fisheries education.
The grant agreement, worth up to US$54,548, was signed on Wednesday between SINU Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau and KOICA Fiji Country Director Han Kyul Sam Cho.
According to a SINU statement, the funding will support the renovation of the Fisheries Department building under the Support for the Establishment and Capacity Building of Fisheries Studies in Solomon Islands project.
Professor Aqorau said the agreement reflects the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and the Republic of Korea.
“Today’s signing reflects the deep friendship and enduring partnership between the Republic of Korea and Solomon Islands. Through KOICA, the Government and people of Korea have consistently invested in strengthening higher education and human resource development in our country,” he said.
He said the refurbishment will provide students and staff with a modern learning environment that better supports practical training, research and innovation in fisheries.
“We are delighted that KOICA has once again demonstrated its confidence in SINU by supporting the refurbishment of this important facility. When completed, our students will enjoy a refreshed and attractive learning environment,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of fisheries to the country’s economy, saying the upgraded facility will help prepare future fisheries professionals to sustainably manage Solomon Islands’ marine resources.
The statement said under the agreement, SINU will oversee the design, procurement and construction of the refurbishment works, while KOICA will provide funding and technical support.
“The Fisheries Complex was originally funded by KOICA and built by Hatanga Limited. Once the refurbishment is completed, the facility will continue to be owned and maintained by SINU,” the statement said.
Professor Aqorau thanked KOICA and the Government of the Republic of Korea for their continued support, saying SINU looks forward to expanding cooperation in education, research, innovation and capacity building.
The refurbishment project is expected to improve teaching and learning for current and future fisheries students while supporting the wider fisheries sector in Solomon Islands.
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作者:托尼·伊罗加
所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)获得了来自韩国国际合作署(KOICA)的新拨款,用于翻新其位于Ranadi校园的渔业系综合大楼,增强渔业教育的设施。
这项价值高达54,548美元的拨款协议于周三由SINU副校长Transform Aqorau教授与KOICA斐济国家主任Han Kyul Sam Cho签署。
根据SINU的声明,这笔资金将支持渔业系大楼的翻新,属于“所罗门群岛渔业研究建立与能力建设支持”项目。
Aqorau教授表示,该协议反映了所罗门群岛与韩国之间的强大伙伴关系。
“今天的签署体现了韩国与所罗门群岛之间深厚的友谊和持久的伙伴关系。通过KOICA,韩国政府和人民始终在加强我们国家的高等教育和人力资源发展方面进行投资,”他说。
他表示,翻新将为学生和教职员工提供一个现代化的学习环境,更好地支持渔业的实践培训、研究和创新。
“我们很高兴KOICA再次通过支持这一重要设施的翻新,展示了对SINU的信任。完成后,我们的学生将享受到一个焕然一新且吸引人的学习环境,”他说。
他还强调了渔业对国家经济的重要性,表示升级后的设施将帮助培养未来的渔业专业人才,以可持续管理所罗门群岛的海洋资源。
声明指出,根据协议,SINU将负责翻新工程的设计、采购和施工,而KOICA将提供资金和技术支持。
“渔业综合大楼最初由KOICA资助并由Hatanga Limited建造。翻新完成后,该设施将继续由SINU拥有和维护,”声明中提到。
Aqorau教授感谢KOICA和韩国政府的持续支持,并表示SINU期待在教育、研究、创新和能力建设方面扩大合作。
该翻新项目预计将改善当前和未来渔业学生的教学和学习,同时支持所罗门群岛更广泛的渔业部门。
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BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
EVERY child in Solomon Islands deserves to grow up free from violence, exploitation and harmful practices, Save the Children Solomon Islands Lead Advocacy Officer Fredrick Seni says.
Speaking during the launch of the second phase of the Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Againstem Pikinini (SIEVAP) Project in Gizo, Seni said violence against children remains a serious concern and requires the collective commitment of everyone to address.
He said children make up the largest segment of Solomon Islands’ population and represent the country’s future, making their protection a shared responsibility.
“Children continue to experience violence in Solomon Islands, and that needs to stop.
“As parents, leaders, service providers, community members and partners, we all share the responsibility of ensuring that every child is safe, protected, heard and given the opportunity to thrive,” Seni.
He stressed that every child has the right to grow up in a safe and supportive environment where they can reach their full potential.
Seni also highlighted the importance of protecting girls from harmful practices that prevent them from accessing education and achieving their aspirations.
“Every girl deserves the opportunity to complete her education. Every child deserves adults who will stand up, speak out and protect their rights,” he said.
Seni challenged individuals, families and communities to reflect on the role they can play in creating safer environments for children.
“Today, I challenge each one of us to ask ourselves: What can I do to make my home, my village, my school and my community safer for children?” he said.
Seni emphasised that safeguarding children is not solely the responsibility of the government or development partners but of every member of society.
“Together, let us ensure that girls are sitting in classrooms, pursuing their dreams and preparing for a brighter future—not being married before they have even had the chance to be children,” he said.
The SIEVAP Phase Two project aims to strengthen efforts to prevent violence against children and promote safer communities through collaboration with government agencies, churches, community leaders, youth groups and development partners across Solomon Islands.
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作者:本·比卢亚
吉佐
所罗门群岛的每个孩子都应在没有暴力、剥削和有害行为的环境中成长,救助儿童所罗门群岛的首席倡导官弗雷德里克·塞尼(Fredrick Seni)表示。
在吉佐举行的所罗门群岛反对儿童暴力(SIEVAP)项目第二阶段启动仪式上,塞尼表示,针对儿童的暴力行为仍然是一个严重问题,需要大家共同努力来解决。
他说,儿童是所罗门群岛人口中最大的群体,代表着国家的未来,因此保护他们是大家的共同责任。
“儿童在所罗门群岛继续遭受暴力,这必须停止。
“作为父母、领导者、服务提供者、社区成员和合作伙伴,我们都有责任确保每个孩子都安全、受到保护、被倾听,并有机会茁壮成长,”塞尼说。
他强调,每个孩子都有权在安全和支持的环境中成长,以实现他们的全部潜力。
塞尼还强调了保护女孩免受有害行为的重要性,这些行为妨碍她们接受教育和实现自己的愿望。
“每个女孩都应有机会完成她的教育。每个孩子都应有成年人站出来、发声并保护他们的权利,”他说。
塞尼呼吁个人、家庭和社区反思他们在为儿童创造更安全环境中可以发挥的作用。
“今天,我挑战我们每一个人问自己:我能做些什么来让我的家、我的村庄、我的学校和我的社区对儿童更安全?”他说。
塞尼强调,保护儿童不仅是政府或发展伙伴的责任,而是社会每个成员的责任。
“让我们共同努力,确保女孩能够坐在教室里,追求自己的梦想,为更光明的未来做好准备,而不是在她们甚至还没有机会做孩子之前就被迫结婚,”他说。
SIEVAP第二阶段项目旨在通过与政府机构、教会、社区领导、青年团体和发展伙伴的合作,加强预防针对儿童的暴力和促进更安全社区的努力。
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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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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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