The Myth of Capacity Building: Why Skills Don’t Survive Weak Systems

By Dr Phil Tagini as originally published on Ma’aboto  “Capacity building” has become the best sold product in the reform business. It is achieved when workshops are convened, trainings are delivered, scholarships are funded and technical assistance is embedded in partner entities, skills matrices are completed and completion certificates are issued. Across the Pacific Islands,…

Three Bridges In Malaita Open For Use

The Kolofe 1 and 2 bridges in Malaita Province are now open to the public. Government through Ministry’s Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) and project partners announced this on Tuesday. These two bridges along the Lau Mbaelelea Road stretch in Malaita Province faced challenges during construction, but TIMSD is glad to see them now used by vehicles and…

Kitchen utensils donated to RSIPF 

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received a donation of kitchen utensils from the RSIPF–Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). This is to support preparations for the upcoming recruit intake at Rove police headquarters. The utensils will be used in the RSIPF Academy mess to support catering for the first recruitment course…

NAHA NURSES SHARPEN SKILLS

Nurses from Naha Clinic are sharpening their emergency skills in a three-week refresher training — gearing up to deliver faster, lifesaving care when the new Australian supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre open this year. The hands-on training at the National Referral Hospital focuses on practical emergency response: CPR, simulated emergency case management, managing…

Pacific Ammunition Guide Launched

The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSC), together with HALO Trust Solomon Islands, officially launched the Pacific Ammunition Guide on Friday. The launching ceremony was held at the HALO Trust Office in GBR, Henderson, Malango Ward.  The launch brought together government representatives, international partners, diplomatic missions, UXO sector organisations, and community stakeholders committed to strengthening…

Successful SI Agriculture Study Tour to New Zealand End 

A high-level Solomon Islands delegation has successfully completed a week-long agriculture study tour to New Zealand, aimed at strengthening capacity, deepening policy knowledge, and exploring new opportunities in New Zealand’s fresh produce and processed food markets.  The delegation was led by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, accompanied by Hon. Dr Paul…

MPNSCS DDPP attend Legal Policy Champion Program in Australian

Deputy Director of Planning and Policy (DDPP) Division, Renneatte Papabatu of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has successful complete her attachment in the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) Legal Policy Champions Program held in Canberra, Australia, from February 4 to 17, 2026. ​ The two-week program focused on advanced legal policy development frameworks and…