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The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating closely with the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC) to amplify the voices of young people across the country. This commitment was solidified during a recent courtesy visit by SINYC's leadership team, including Chair Harry James Olikwailafa, Vice Chair Philip Subu, and General Secretary Josie-Anne Ashley, to MWYCFA's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Cedric Alepe n dava, and the Director of the Youth Division, Andre Tipoki. During the meeting, SINYC shared its six-month Progress Report highlighting ongoing partnership projects and presented its Work Plan for the next six months. The SINYC team, consisting of dynamic young individuals, discussed the challenges Youth Congress faces in its mission and proposed strategies for overcoming these obstacles. The meeting also provided a platform for SINYC to express their gratitude to the Government, mainly through ...

Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024. Over the coming days, more than 250 explosive ordnance specialists, from over eight countries will deploy to Western Province to identify and destroy explosive remnants of war remaining from World War II. At the request of the Solomon Islands Government, the Australian Defence Force and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will lead a joint multinational team of experts from Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. This will be the largest land-based Render Safe Operation ever conducted and will focus on the removal of explosive remnants of war from key areas in Western Province including Munda, Kolombangara, Kohinggo and Vona Vona. Personnel from the United States Army and the Australian Army apply a rocket wrench to an inert bomb during mission-specific training for Operati...

Cab'It, a youth-led delivery service, has received substantial support from Australia, boosting Honiara ' s growing digital economy. The Solomon Islands Australia Partnership announced its support for the emerging business, enabling Cab'It to expand and streamline its operations across Honiara. Founded by young entrepreneur John Junior Wanofafia, Cab'It has quickly positioned itself as a pioneering force in the country's digital landscape. The business, which takes online orders and delivers goods from suppliers to customers, is set to scale new heights with this latest injection of funding. Staff of the Australian High Commission and Cab’It during the e-scooter handover to Cab’It under the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership. With Australian support, Cab'It will employ a sales representative to onboard more suppliers, enhance its ordering and payment systems, and purchase two additional e-scooters to expand its delivery fleet. The funding will also cov...

Australian High Commissioner H.E. Rod Hilton wished all Malaitans a happy 41st Second Appointed Day during celebrations at the Auki Showgrounds, after being warmly welcomed back to Malaita by Premier Elijah Asilaua and Members of the Malaitan Provincial Government Executive.   High Commissioner Hilton said on his first trip to Malaita, he heard Malaita’s priorities were building improved infrastructure across the province, and growing economic opportunities. Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton views the work being done on the Baru Conservation Alliance project. “Australia is delivering on these priorities through our support on the Malaita South Road, the thousands of Malaitans in Australia on seasonal work, and new investments in tourism operators in Malaita.” “On this visit, I witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Malaita South Road long-term rehabilitation project, a crucial piece of infrastructure and a keystone for economic growth in Mala...

On August 12, 2024, young people in Honiara will observe International Youth Day (IYD), focusing on meaningful dialogues and engagement, highlighting the theme "Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development." This year's celebration will take a low-profile approach, aiming to empower and educate youth by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to harness digital technologies effectively to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event is organized by the Youth, Sport, and Women Division of the Honiara City Council (HCC) and supported by a dedicated team that includes the Director, Youth Development Officer, and a group of young technical and event planners. Key partners include Child Fund New Zealand and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs. Young people in Honiara gear up for International Youth Day 2024. The celebration will embrace diversity and inclusivity, showcasing the unique contributions of yo...

Australia is committed to creating job opportunities for local infrastructure designers, suppliers, and construction contractors under the Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership. At the 11 th Workforce Skills Series training on Bill of Quantities (BOQ), over 60 local industry representatives learnt how to estimate project tendering costs and maintain a profitable, sustainable business. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said the practical training responded to industry demand to accurately estimate costs when tendering for infrastructure projects. Over 60 local industry representatives learnt how to better estimate costs for tendering for projects, helping them win work and maintain a profitable, sustainable business model. “Australia understands that it's not just about providing the lowest cost when tendering for work, but being able to cost labour and materials realistically so that businesses can sustain projects now and into t...