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Education
185 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM A.P.T.C
A total of 185 students in the Solomon Islands were the latest cohort of graduates to have successfully completed their specialised technical and vocational programs from the Australia-Pacific Technical College. The graduation ceremony was held at Pacific Paradise in Honiara on Tuesday this week.
15 May 2015
Government
CONSULTATIONS ON REVIVING FLAG RAISING AND LOWERING STARTS
Consultations on reviving the national flag raising and lowering ceremonies for schools has started in Honiara. The consultation is part of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s policy in the peacebuilding sector and conducted by the Solomon Islands Scouts Association.
14 May 2015
Education
NUMBER OF SCHOOL DROP-OUTS STAGGERING: PM SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed concern over the issue of school dropouts in the country saying the number of students who drop out from the national education system is “staggering”.
7 May 2015
Education
PRIME MINISTER COMMENDS DON BOSCO’s GOOD INTENTIONS
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said Don Bosco’s aspiration to do good resonates with the Solomon Islands Government’s policy intention of providing quality leadership to deliver a meaningful quality of life for all Solomon Islanders.
5 May 2015
Education
SELF-SPONSORED STUDENTS FACED WITH FEE HICCUPS
Self-sponsored students studying education at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) are calling on responsible authorities to step in to help pay their fees.
4 May 2015
Fiji
U.S.P.S.A FEDERAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT INVESTIGATED
President of the University of the South Pacific Students Association Federal Council and Solomon Islander, Whitlam Saeni, has been accused of assaulting Sonal Singh – student editor of the campus newspaper, Wansolwara.
20 Apr 2015
Banks
WESTPAC OFFERS SIX EDUCATION GRANTS FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
Westpac Bank is offering a total of six education grant for women and girls in its Westpac Women’s Education Grant this year. The grant aims to financially assist women and girls in education costs.
20 Apr 2015
Government
Y@W INTERNS URGED TO PUT KNOWLEDGE TO GOOD USE: RUKALE
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace Mr. Lennis Rukale has urged South Pacific Commission (SPC) Interns to put to positive use the knowledge and training gained during their attachment with the Ministry.
13 Apr 2015
Development
S.I.N.U GRADUATES CHALLENGED: PRIME MINISTER
Prime Minister, Honourable Manasseh Sogavare has challenged new graduates of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to proactively participate in the social and economic development of the country.
11 Apr 2015
Education
PM URGES S.I.N.U TO MOVE SOLOMONS FORWARD
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has today graduated hundreds of students from certificate to Bachelors degree at the Maranatha Hall, Honiara. The graduating students are those who completed their study program last year.
10 Apr 2015
Development
CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT DEVELOPED 15 SUBJECTS
The Curriculum Department has reviewed and developed 15 subjects, since working on the new syllabus for basic education in the country. Acting Director Edwin Ha’ahoroa told SIBC News, they have reviewed 15 subjects so far, three for primary and twelve for secondary since 2010.
9 Apr 2015
Finance
CUBAN GRADUATED DOCTORS CANNOT PRACTICE: HOU
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Rick Hou says four percent under the social sector reforms of the 2015 budget is to retrain returning Cuban-trained medics.
8 Apr 2015
Education
2016 J.WILLIAM FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS
The 2016 J. William Fulbright Graduate Scholarship is now open for applications. A statement from the U.S. Embassy said it is pleased to announce the 2016 J. William Fulbright Graduate Scholarship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
5 Apr 2015
Rugby
HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY KICKS OFF ON EASTER MONDAY
In Sports, a High School Rugby Sevens competition will kick off on Easter Monday at the Panatina Rugby Oval in Honiara. The tournament is organised by the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation and will have two categories – the Under 16 and the Under 20 senior.
2 Apr 2015
Education
EDUCATION MINISTRY RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT EMALUS STUDENTS
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has held a fundraising drive to raise funds to support students studying at The University of the South Pacific’s Emalus Campus in Port Vila affected by Cyclone Pam.
23 Mar 2015
Diplomacy
TAIWAN AMBASSADOR PLEASED WITH D.C.C’s POLICY ON EDUCATION
Taiwan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands says he is pleased with the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government policy to prioritise education. Victor Te-sun Yu was speaking during the handover of school materials for Marara Community High School in Guadalcanal province this week.
20 Mar 2015
Cyclones
S.I.G LAW STUDENTS IN VANUATU SAFE AND SOUND: M.E.H.R.D
Government-sponsored law students at the University of the South Pacific’s Emalus Campus in Port Vila, Vanuatu are safe and sound. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Dr Franco Rodie confirms the students are safe and sound despite having lost vital…
16 Mar 2015
Cyclones
PARENTS ASSURED STUDENTS ARE SAFE
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) assures parents and relatives that its sponsored students studying in Vanuatu are all safe amidst cyclone Pam’s devastation.
15 Mar 2015
Education
KIU COMMUNITY HIGH SUSPENDS CLASSES DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Strong winds and rough seas have forced Kiu community school in West Are’are to suspend classes this week. John Keni reports the school suspended its classes since Tuesday this week. He says the school authority made that decision to ensure its students safety.
12 Mar 2015
Education
EDUCATION AUTHORITIES BEGIN PILOT LITERACY RESEARCH
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and UNICEF have today launched a Pilot Literacy Research Program into a number of primary schools in Guadalcanal Province. The program is implemented under the UNICEF Pacific Baseline Research on Primary School Teacher Capacity.
26 Feb 2015