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Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well regionally

Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well in the regional Pacific Islands and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) compared to other Pacific Islands countries.

6 Sept 2021

Awards/Recognitions
SIBC Podcasts: HEALTH AWARD 2018
This year ,the Ministry of Health and Medical services during its health conference gave awards to health workers who have done tremendously well in their line of duty and also to the most improved province in terms of health .Choiseul Province were awarded ‘The Most Improved Province’ and also the…
1 Jun 2018
Climate Change
Solomon Islands calls for cooperation at COP23
Solomon Islands will be pushing for more global cooperation at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP23, in Bonn, Germany. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia Collin Beck is the chief negotiator for Solomon Islands in the global discussions at COP23, and he said the main priority…
12 Nov 2017
Advocacy
Young Solomon writer advocates for youth at the UN
Regina Lepping represented the Solomon Islands Young Women’s Parliamentary Group at the United Nations in New York this week. This was her speech. Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable Ministers and Ambassadors, Honorable UN officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Regina Maefasia Lepping.
8 Jun 2017
Government
MDPAC CONDUCTED ANNUAL PLANNERS POPULATION CONFERENCE
The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination (MDPAC) conducts its annual Planners Population and Development Conference in Honiara. Director of Social Service Sector of MDPAC Daniel Rove expands on the conference.
7 Oct 2016
Government
NEW CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGY WELCOMED
The new Solomon Islands Crime Prevention Strategy was well-received at the recent Pacific Chiefs of Police conference held in Tahiti this month. Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Frank Prendergast revealed in his weekly media conference.
1 Oct 2016
Education
EDUCATION CONFERENCE UNDERWAY IN AUKI
The 2016 National Education Authority (NEA) Conference gets underway in Auki, Malaita Province. The conference began with a grand opening ceremony featuring a traditional Malaita welcome ceremony and the lighting of the NEAC torch at Auki Primary School.
24 Aug 2016
Education
IGNITE A PASSION FOR EDUCATION: MALAITA EDUCATION
The Malaita Provincial Chief Education Officer, Andy Siarani has urged his fellow Education Authorities across the country to ignite a passion for education and spread it across the country.
24 Aug 2016
Correctional Services
SENIOR CSSI STAFF CONFERENCE CONVENED IN HONIARA
Directors of the Correctional Services, are currently attending a weeklong conference in Honiara. CSSI Director of Strategic Planning, Leah Alofua explains the conference’s intention.
20 Jul 2016
Education
VAKA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONVENES AT SINU, HONIARA
The two-day ‘Vaka Pacifiki International Education Conference’ will be held at the Kukum Campus of Solomon Islands National University beginning tomorrow, 5th July 2016. The conference is jointly hosted by SINU, University of South Pacific and University of Victoria in New Zealand.
5 Jul 2016
Climate Change
MANETOALI TO LEAD SIG DELEGATION TO PARIS COP21
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) Hon. Samuel Manetoali will lead the Solomon Islands Government delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris, France.
24 Nov 2015
Church
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH HELD CONFERENCE
The United Pentecostal Church is running a conference for its followers in Honiara. Theme, ‘Declaring that Jesus is God, this will be the 4th conference hosted by the Church since its establishment in the country.
15 Nov 2015
Healthcare
2015 NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE TO MAP OUT FIVE-YEAR PLAN
This year’s National Health Conference is special as it maps out the country’s health directions for the next five years, says the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda. Dr.
4 Nov 2015
Healthcare
NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE CONVENED IN HONIARA
Health workers around the country have gathered in Honiara this week to attend the 2015 National Health Conference. The conference brought together provincial directors, development partners, nurses and doctors from the National Referral Hospital and officials from the Ministry of Health and…
4 Nov 2015
Guadalcanal Province
8th PREMIERS CONFERENCE BEGINS IN HONIARA
The 8th Premiers Conference proper begins at the Guadalcanal Provincial Headquarter conference facility in Honiara today. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening started the conference with presentations on the Gizo Communique followed by…
8 Oct 2015
Guadalcanal Province
PREMIERS ON RETREAT TO MARAU, NORTHEAST GUADALCANAL
Provincial Premiers’ Retreat at Marau Station, Northeast Guadalcanal has completed successfully. SIBC’s Kikiva Tuni reports from Marau Sound, the Minister for Provincial Government Hon. Bradley Tovosia accompanied the Provincial Premiers and Honiara City Council Mayor to the Marau retreat.
6 Oct 2015
Guadalcanal Province
PREMIERS MARK WEEK-LONG CONFERENCE WITH CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
Provincial Premiers mark their week-long conference with a religious fellowship today. The Provincial leaders were taken to Honiara over the weekend and came together at the SSEC Kaibia church to commit their week long deliberation to God this morning.
4 Oct 2015
Central Islands Province
PREMIERS ARRIVING IN HONIARA FOR CONFERENCE
Provincial Premiers in the country will start arriving in Honiara as of tomorrow ahead of the 8th Premiers Conference due to kick off next Monday 5th October. The conference will be co-hosted by Guadalcanal Provincial Government and the Honiara City Council.
1 Oct 2015
Solomon Islands
TSI: WHERE HAVE PAST RESOLUTIONS GONE?
The Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) questions if the resolutions of previous Premiers Conferences were ever taken to task. The leading transparency organisation in the country discussed this with its members as the 8th Premier’s conference is set to open on October 5th.
27 Sept 2015
Guadalcanal Province
LOGISTIC PREPARATIONS IN FINAL STAGE FOR 8TH PREMIERS CONFERENCE
Logistic preparations for the 8th Premier’s conference next month is on its final stage. Co-Chair of the Local Organising Committee Charles Sisimia confirmed in a media conference today. “In terms of preparations I think we are now reaching 90 percent of our preparations.
24 Sept 2015