Solomon Islands Releases Performance Assessment Report
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) will release a Performance Assessment Report that informs its National Education Action Plan 2016 – 2020.
Solomon Islands doubles efforts to strengthen maritime governance framework
To assist Solomon Islands in strengthening its maritime governance framework, the Pacific Community will deliver activities related to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), Pacific Islands Domestic Ship Safety (…
Zoom - World-first musculoskeletal health pilot in Solomon Islands
Survey team load their boat for a data collection trip
Low back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal problems can make it difficult for people to work and enjoy activities with family and friends. Addressing these healthcare issues…
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SPC/GIZ Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Region (CCCPIR) programme
Zoom - Stepping stones to success
Gladys Boka speaks at SPC Youth@Work event.Photo: Ruth Amos
‘God never gives you a challenge that you cannot overcome; that’s my personal motto’, said Gladys Boka.
When the Pacific Community (SPC) started its youth employment programme – Youth@Work – in…
Zoom - Making ferry travel safer in Solomon Islands
At a Pacific Domestic Ship Safety Programme (PIDDS) workshop in Honiara, Solomon Islands: ship operators with Patteson Arish Mane (front row, second from left)
Catching a ferry is a way of life for many people in Solomon Islands. To keep up with demands…
Zoom - Ngali nut – from forest floor to health food store
How does a tasty nut from a remote forest in Solomon Islands get harvested, baked, certified as organic produce and end up for sale in health food shops thousands of kilometres away in New Caledonia?
Ngali nut farmers Mzipa Ghumi and Dorence Walter…
Climate change and disaster risk finance assessment underway in Solomon Islands
Improved ability to access climate change finance is a priority for the Solomon Islands, and this week representatives from government ministries, non-governmental organisations and the private sector are meeting in Honiara to contribute to the Solomon…
Pacific dialogue centres on human rights
A regional consultation has opened in Fiji today on the participation of Pacific Island countries in the United Nations-led review process of national human rights records.
The consultation will assist 11 Pacific countries to prepare for the third cycle…
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands to conclude historic maritime boundary treaty
The Pacific Community (SPC) is welcoming the conclusion of 33 years of negotiations between Vanuatu and Solomon Islands with the signing of a Maritime Boundary Agreement between the countries.
A signing ceremony involving the Solomon Islands Prime…