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Decision to forego teachers’ day event in Malaita queried

TEACHERS in Malaita Province are questioning the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) Branch in Auki over its decision to forego the provincial celebration of the World Teachers’ Day in the Malaita Provincial Capital this year. Earlier this month, teachers in Honiara and Guadalcanal jointly marked the occasion with the theme“Valuing Teacher Voices, Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” eachers in the Western Provincial capital also celebrated…

Internal mid-term review for education roadmap held

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Tuesday 15th October 2024 conducted a one-day internal Mid-Term Review of the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2022-2026. Members of the Senior Management Team and Head of Divisions converged at the Heritage Park Hotel to undergo the review. The review was conducted to assess the…

Mental health day marked

The Ministry of Health and Medical (MHMS) together with its partners have celebrated World Mental Health Day recently. The event was commemorated on 10th October based on the theme: “Prioritising Mental Health in Workplace”.  Speaking at the event Dr. Nemia Bainivalu, Deputy Secretary Health Improvement (DSHI), Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in his keynote…

High Court upholds Agovaka’s election 

THE High Court has ruled in favor of the application for the dismissal of the petition filed against the Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal, Peter Shanel Agovaka. The petition was filed by one of the eight contenders for the Central Guadalcanal Constituency Parliamentary Seat in the April 17 National General Election, Jeromy Manengelea Rex.…