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Families in Guadalcanal Province can now access a more resilient healthcare system powered by 24/7 solar energy, thanks to a partnership between Superfly Limited, the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Australian Government. The hospital’s new solar-battery hybrid system was officially launched at Tetere’s Good Samaritan Hospital. The hospital provides essential healthcare services for over 60,000 people, including women who depend on it for maternity care and child health services. 70kW solar system for Good Samaritan Hospital   Acting Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Mr Andrew Schloeffel, said, “Australia is very proud to celebrate the completion of the first Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnership. Not just in Solomon Islands but across the Pacific – a project delivered on budget and record speed.” “As a long-standing partner to Solomon Islands in health, energy and private, today’s handover is testament to the incredible outcomes that we ...

Construction of the new Buala Market is taking shape. The foundations are complete, and the main scaffolding work is now underway. The project is part of Australia’s provincial markets redevelopment program and is delivered by a 100 percent Solomon Islander workforce. Local contractor Tropic Group Builders has employed 45 local workers to date on the project, including 15 from Isabel Province. Australia’s Acting High Commissioner Andrew Schloeffel said it is vital that the economic development of Solomon Islands is led by Solomon Islanders. New Buala Market together with the Buala Wharf, also to be redeveloped with Australia's support “Wherever possible, Australian-supported infrastructure - from markets, to roads, schools and health centres - is employing Solomon Islanders with the skills and know-how to build and then maintain vital infrastructure assets once handed over the government.” “Australia’s locally-led infrastructure focus delivers more jobs for Solomon Islands du...

Australia is proud to be Solomon Islands nambawan development partner. It’s why Australia was excited to join friends from New Zealand for the launch of the Asian Development Bank’s Private Sector Development Initiative’s (PSDI) new 2024 Leadership Matters report. The report collects and analyses data on women’s representation on boards and in senior management in the 14 Pacific developing member countries , including the Solomon Islands. This year’s report builds on the first completed in 2021, offering fresh insights from an expanded dataset and new surveys and interviews with women and men business leaders across the Pacific, including the Solomon Islands. This year’s report has found women’s representation in business leadership across the Pacific has grown and performs better than the global average for women’s representation on boards and in senior executive leadership. This year’s report also shows encouraging results for the Solomon Islands. There is a strong pipeline o...

Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan partner skills training Solomon Islanders. The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Solomon Islands is empowering young Solomon Islands women with skills training qualifications that are Australian recognised, giving them opportunities to generate income and support the local community.   Rosie Galo is a recent APTC graduate with a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. “The training I received was transformative as I wasn’t able to pursue secondary education. The APTC training has meant I have attained an Australian recognised qualification, which has expanded my sewing skills and given me a stepping stone to building my business and helping others to do the same,” Rosie said. Australian alumna and business owner, Rosie Galo, now a qualified trainer at Batuna Adventist Vocational School. Rosie owns and runs her small sewing business from home, creating custom garments for adults and children. Her meticulous sk...

Increasing king tides in the Lau Lagoon have threatened the well-being and sustainable livelihoods of the people living on the artificial islands. Currently, the most vulnerable ones are children and young people. Lau Lagoon is the largest lagoon in the whole of Northeast Malaita province, with its wide reefs, mangroves, and many man-made islands. You will be amazed at how these islands withstand any weather conditions and have houses designed uniquely. Currently, the artificial islands that house approximately 70 percent of young people have changed rapidly due to the impact of climate change. People have been experiencing intensifying king tides, storms, and unpredictable seasons in a worrying stage. Lafumasi Artificial Island covered with saltwater as a result of King Tide During king tides, it flooded into the islands' interior, destroying kitchens built on the ground and carrying waste on the islands. Few people are now trying to relocate to the mainland, but most wish to ...

The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association held its annual gala on 19 October 2024, celebrating the strong partnership between the Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links. The gala was honoured with the presence of the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, Honourable Tozen Leokana, Honourable Catherine Launa Nori, Member of Parliament for Isabel (Maringe/Kokota), Acting Australian High Commissioner, Mr Andrew Schloeffel, and Solomon Islands Government dignitaries. Over 550 Solomon Islanders have studied in Australia or under the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships. Alumni from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, taking a group photo at the 2024 SIAAA annual gala The SIAAA helps keep Australian alumni connected with peers and Australia both socially and professionally, to support contributions to Solomon Islands development. Acting High Commissioner Schloeffel said Alumni are the heart of Solomon Islands-Australia people-...

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action with the opening of its new state-of-the-art Solomon Islands campus at King George VI. This milestone not only expands educational opportunities but also underscores USP's dedication to addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change, a critical issue in the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific region. The new campus is envisioned as a hub for research, innovation, and climate resilience, supporting the region’s fight against rising sea levels and environmental degradation. During the opening ceremony recently, USP Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, underlined the university’s leading role in combating climate change, stating, "Please rest assured that our commitment to finding solutions to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of climate change does not stop at the greening of this campus or reducing our carbon footprint. Climate change is arguably the gre...

  Solomon Islands-based solo artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has emerged as the winner of Pacific Break 2024, with his moving song Naratana manu taking out first place.   Listen to Naratana manu here. https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/pacific-break-solomon-islands-chris-kamuana-rohoimae/104417138 The 28-year-old from the Malaita Province in Solomon Islands won the competition, beating more than 300 entries from 18 Pacific nations, and will now join the lineup for Australia’s largest international festival of music, arts and dance, WOMADelaide, in March 2025.   Chris started producing music two years ago after withdrawing from college, but his passion for music started in childhood when listening to his father, who was a traditional panpipes musician. Chris’ musical style features a blend of contemporary and traditional music, combining traditional flute, guitar and modern production techniques. In his winning song Naratana manu (meaning “the birds crying”), the au po’...