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Four Solomon Islanders awarded UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships.

Four Solomon Islanders have been awarded Chevening Scholarships, the UK Government’s prestigious scholarship programme. The four scholars are due to travel to the UK later this month to take up their places at British universities.

10 Sept 2026

Government
GREAT INVESTS IN FUTURE WORKFORCE AS FIRST FIVE HEAD TO CHINA
The first five students selected under the Solomon Islands Government’s 1,000 Students Per Year to China Initiative have departed for China today to undertake vocational studies. Their departure marks the first step in the rollout of the SIG funded initiative, established by Prime Minister Hon.
10 Sept 2026
UNDP Solomon Islands
New WASH Facility Supports Safer, Healthier Learning at Gifu Primary School
Students at Gifu Primary School in the remote Barana highlands of Guadalcanal now have access to a new water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facility, easing pressure on the school’s ageing and inadequate toilets.
10 Sept 2026
MINISTRY RETRACTS STATEMENT ON FREE EDUCATION POLICY
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has retracted a media statement attributed to Mr David Polosomana, Principal Education Officer, Education Provider Support Unit, published in the Island Sun newspaper regarding the Government’s Free Education Policy.
10 Sept 2026
Government Prepares for 1,000-Student Fully Funded Initiative
By Gardner Absolom The Solomon Islands Government is preparing to roll out its fully funded education initiative, which will eventually support 1,000 students to pursue study opportunities in China.
27 Aug 2026
Government
MEHRD AND WESTERN PROVINCE SIGN LANDMARK EDUCATION AGREEMENTS
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and the Western Provincial Government have signed the Western Province Agency Agreement and Provincial Education Board Agreement at the Outback Hotel in Honiara. Western Provincial Premier Hon.
13 Aug 2026
Aviation
Solomon Airlines celebrates milestone as first local female Pilot commences Airbus A320 line training
Solomon Airlines is celebrating another significant milestone in its aviation history, with First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen becoming the airline’s first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training.
24 Jul 2026
Free Education priorities and Education Reform accelerated
The Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) Coalition, through the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU), has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the GREAT Coalition’s education agenda…
23 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs
Australia announces SBD56 million education package for Solomon Islands
By Alfred Pagepitu Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a SBD56 million education support package for Solomon Islands, aimed at improving primary education, strengthening vocational training, and expanding access to learning.
9 Jul 2026
Provincial officers undergo Climate Resilience training in Tulagi
By Andrianah Kole A seven-day Training of Trainers workshop, which started yesterday on Climate and Disaster Risk Management, is underway in Tulagi, bringing together provincial officers, planners, climate officers, and technical specialists from all nine provinces.
1 Jul 2026
Government
Kumi leads landmark education resource initiative
MINISTER for Education and Human Resource Development Hon. Stephen Kumi has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transforming education, with the official showcase of new learner and teacher materials in Auckland.
9 Jun 2026
Government
MEHRD prioritize impacted schools in the aftermath of Cyclone Maila
The Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is prioritizing education in affected communities in Choiseul and Western Province as part of its disaster recovery efforts.
5 Jun 2026
Religion
Kumi delivers $100,000 support for JCPU Project
Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende, Hon. Stephen Kumi, has fulfilled his commitment to support the John Coleridge Patteson University (JCPU) Project with a donation of $100,000 to the Anglican Church of Melanesia.
29 Apr 2026
SI-Australia Relations
Australia welcomes home 24 Australia Awards Scholars
The governments of Solomon Islands and Australia warmly welcomed home 24 Australia Awards scholars at a reception held at the Australian High Commissioner’s residence in Honiara in April, celebrating their academic achievements and their contribution to Solomon Islands’ future.
23 Apr 2026
Prime Minister receives courtesy call from Ocean University of China
The Prime Minister yesterday received a courtesy call from a delegation of the Ocean University of China, led by its President, Professor Zhang Junfeng, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara.
14 Apr 2026
Commonwealth
‘The Commonwealth more important than ever in today’s world’: H.E Turner
The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that the Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever.
12 Mar 2026
Agriculture
SINU students complete work attachment with ADRA SI
Three final-year Bachelor of Agriculture students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have successfully completed their one-month work attachment with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands.
10 Mar 2026
Opposition Leader to launch School Visit Program
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale will begin his official school visit program aimed at engaging directly with students, teachers, and school administrators.
10 Mar 2026
PS Dr. Rodie emphasize the critical role of teachers in enhancing student learning
A two-day National Stakeholder Reflection and Co-Creation workshop towards strengthening the nation’s education system with a focus on developing the Teachers Professional Development model was successfully completed on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at Honiara Hotel.
5 Mar 2026
Opposition Group
KUKU DEMANDS URGENT ACTION ON SCHOLARSHIP DELAYS AND TEACHER STUDY LEAVE CONFUSION
ACTING Leader of Opposition Hon Dean Kuku has called for urgent intervention by the Government over ongoing delays in scholarship confirmations and growing uncertainty-surrounding policies affecting teachers undertaking approved studies.
2 Mar 2026