A concerned parent has called on responsible authorities to quickly settle the outstanding allowances of 13 students who are studying at the University of the South Pacific’s Emalus Campus in Vanuatu.
An inter-secondary school sports championship is planned for all secondary schools within the southern region of Malaita Province. Rokera Provincial Secondary School is hosting the championship in the semester break, this year.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby has announced applications for the 2017-2018 J. William Fulbright Graduate Scholarship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Former General Secretary of Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA) branch in Western Province Ralph Suta has called on the association to work closely with the Western Provincial Government and the National Government address teachers unresolved claims in the province.
Teachers from Shortland Islands and Choiseul Province gathered in Taro, Choiseul Province for a week long Teacher-In-Training program. The training aims to equip teachers with updated knowledge in their teaching profession. SIBC’s Gina Maka’a reports from Nila, Shortland Islands.
Authorities of Aisalinga Community High School in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province have questioned the recent payment delay to some of its staff. Chairman of the school Mr. Paul Kabolo says the delay will impinge on the general well-being of the affected staff and school in general.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to the course of increasing the country’s numerical strength in ‘Doctors of Philosophy,’ (PHD).
A total of 253 uncertified teachers have graduated with certificates at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in Honiara today. The teachers will now be able to legally perform their duties at their respective schools they are posted.
Solomon Islander, Hillary Toloka is among other four Pacific Islands emerging leaders given the 2016 Greg Urwin Awards. Others include Adi Talanaivini Mafi of Tongan Ministry of Justice, Dr.
The Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr. Derek Sikua has commended the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the Pukyong National University of South Korea.
Solomon Islands Government scholarships at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have decreased over the last three years, says Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Basil Marasinghe.
National Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has announced its historical initiative by enabling all primary school students to enter Form 1 starting this year.
Guadalcanal Provincial Premier, Bartholomew Vavanga has said infrastructure delays have caused the fourth USP campus to be shifted from Doma to Honiara. Premier Vavanga told SIBC News in a recent interview, donors of the project has a timeframe to commence the project, which was not met.
Few teachers serving under the Central Islands Provincial Education Authority have expressed their disappointments over the 2016 teacher postings and restructuring.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Government to take proactive measures in addressing the issue of school drop-outs each year. The Opposition Group says, it has become common that every year the country finds many students becoming victims to the issue of limited space in our formal…
The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have successfully launched another ‘Students Practical Training Attachment Program’ in Honiara.
Low student performance at Manu Primary School in East Fataleka, Malaita Province, has raised concerns over teacher performances at the school. Concern parent and Chair of the school committee, Nelson Lodua told SIBC News, as parents they expect teachers to perform to a certain level.
The Makira Ulawa Women’s Council has called on the National Examination Standard Unit (NESU) to have a cheaper arrangement in accessing school transcripts.
Staff house shortages will be a thing of the past for Pirupiru Community High School in Ulawa, Makira Ulawa province. Thanks to the Government and people of Japan for signing a grant contract of $360,000.00 with the school authority in Honiara today.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services said the country is currently in the wet season and the strongest El Nino conditions may influence extreme events like tropical cyclones.
