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Australia is investing in the next generation of Solomon Islands leaders, awarding 36 Australia Awards Scholarships for study at top universities across Australia in 2026. This year’s cohort includes 2 PhDs, 28 Masters, and 6 undergraduate scholars – a powerful boost to Solomon Islands’ human capital. With 16 women and…
When 23-year-old John Tara walked across the stage to receive his carpentry certificate, he did more than graduate—he became the face of a new era of disability inclusion in Solomon Islands’ workforce. Tara, who is hearing-impaired, was one of ten students to graduate from the Bethesda Disability Training Centre and…
The Manakwai Community High School (CHS) in North Malaita has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through its Embassy in Honiara for a generous donation of $100,000 to support the school’s fencing project. The funding will allow the school to procure essential materials needed to enhance…
“Age is not a limit. Keep learning, keep going and never let anything hold you back.” These words from Ms. Madeline Kili Solo, Assistant Lecturer in Seafood Science at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), sum up her remarkable journey — proving that determination can break barriers and open new…
On 25 November 2025, students at Aretakiki Primary School in Central Guadalcanal celebrated a milestone with the opening of new clean water, safe toilets, and hygiene facilities – bringing dignity, health and opportunity to every child. The Government of New Zealand and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Ministry…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed a second cohort of students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) into a specialised internship programme linked to a major international research initiative. Fourteen students have been selected to participate in the project, which places them at the…
Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o has announced the Government for National Unity and Transformations’ (GNUT) immediate support towards the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS)-managed Special Development Centre (SDC) School. As guest of honor during the school’s closing ceremony today, Hon. Fuo’o delivered an inspiring…
For years, Grace Rohoana has dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Recently, her own learning journey became a powerful example of how education can break barriers and inspire change—especially for women and adult learners in the Solomon Islands. Grace…
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) has lit up Honiara with its Annual Gala 2025, celebrating the achievements of alumni and reaffirming the powerful role they play in shaping Solomon Islands’ future. The event brought together alumni, government leaders, business executives, and representatives from the Australian High Commission. Permanent…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie, has congratulated the Woodford International School Robotics Team for achieving an outstanding 4th place finish out of 190 countries at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge held in Panama City. Dr. Rodie joined teachers, parents,…
