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Hard work pays off for young 28-year-old Pandavisu. Situated in West Guadalcanal is his recently completed home.

PALM Continues to Offer Lifeline for Many Solomon Islanders

For local workers such as Andrew Pandavisu, the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme has offered a life-line for his family and community.
The report states that Corruption fuels/creates Social Disorder and Conflict through the diversion of funds from public good towards private interests. Not only that, but it also gives disproportionate influence over policies to specific sectors of society.

Corruption In Solomon Islands Often Pushed Under the Carpet: CPI Report

By Samson Sade
The Solomon Islands has come through very challenging times since Independence and the link and the role that Corruption in the Public Sector and the Private Sector plays in social disorder, conflicts, poverty, human rights abuses, and gender equality is often underplayed or pushed under the carpet, or, in our case, custom weaved mats.
In other words, balanced and inclusive education is – and I dare write it, unashamedly – a revolutionary undertaking by countries from across the Global South, which – guided by the noble aspirations of their Peoples – founded and found in the OEC their common, solidary instrument.

A New Beginning – for Education, and Beyond

By Manssour Bin Mussallam, Secretary-General of the Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC)
January is always a most peculiar month.
Aldrin Olava Piohite twin brother receiving the award on behalf of Kava Haus Solomon.

Kava Haus Solomon: YECSI Most Improved Male Entrepreneur 2022

This is a highlight story of Aldrin Olava Piohite who is a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands and also the winner of the 2022 YECSI Most Improved Male Entrepreneur award.
"MRD must strengthen the governance of the CDF implementation and administration, more toward improving its accountability and transparency according to international standards."

MRD Taking Good Governance Seriously: Minister Kopu

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is taking “good governance” very seriously as it embarks on steps to strengthening the governance of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) implementation and administration with the formulation of the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy.
Sitiveni Rabuka leads Fiji into 2023, after unseating Frank Bainimarama at the end of last year.

Pacific Predictions: A Look Ahead to 2023

By Tess Newton Cain
As the new year gets underway, there is much to anticipate in the Pacific islands region. Whether it is politics, economics, Pacific regionalism or the impacts of geostrategic competition, there is no shortage of fodder for discussion and analysis.
The two-day workshop was organized by the Strengthening Anticorruption, Transparency and Accountability in Pacific Island Countries (Pacific Anti-Corruption Project) project which is implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the UK Government.

Corruption Prevention & Anti-Money Laundering Awareness Workshop for Non-Financial Businesses & Professions

The UN Development Programme under the Strengthening Anticorruption, Transparency and Accountability in Pacific Island Countries project is conducting a two-day workshop corruption prevention and anti-money laundering awareness workshop.
UN Volunteers like Jason, Samantha and William are highly qualified, motivated young professionals committed to serving provinces and communities in promoting peaceful elections for a peaceful Solomon Islands.

Every Voice Matters: Solomon Islands UN Volunteers

"Being a UN Volunteer is a source of pride because I work for the good of humanity," Samantha starts sharing her story.
Locals from Savo Island are evacuated to Australian Defence Vessel Reliant.

Simulated Evacuation Exercise Conducted for Savo

Australia’s new Pacific support vessel, Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, has put its disaster response capability to the test in Solomon Islands.
“Working in the Pacific is very fulfilling,” Able Seaman Nanino said.

From Naples to the Pacific

When Able Seaman Marine Technician Umberto Nanino joined the crew of the Australian Defence Vessel Reliant for a six-week rotation, he brought with him more marine experience than the average junior sailor.

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