Solomon Islands High Commission to New Zealand Congratulates Three (3) SI Graduands at Victoria University of Wellington

Twenty-Eight (28) Pacific Island students are expected to graduate from Wellington Victoria University this trimester year 2020. Amongst these graduands are three (3) smart and intelligent ladies from Solomon Islands; 

  1. Ms. Primula KingmeleMaster of Public Policy 
  2. Ms. Josephine LagiBachelor of Commerce, Economics, and Information System 
  3. Ms. Pauline DokekanaBachelor of Arts, International Relations and Political Science 

The Solomon Islands High Commission to New Zealand attended their Completion Ceremony hosted by Victoria University of Wellington on Monday 12th October 2020. 

The Completion Ceremony is a special celebration for our students who are unable to attend the official Victoria University of Wellington Graduation Ceremony later on in the year.

The New Zealand Scholarships (previously known as NZ Aid Scholarships) are awarded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to students from developing countries to study in NZ. 

Solomon Islands amongst other Pacific Island Countries is a recipient of this Scholarship program with the New Zealand Government.  

Solomon Islands High Commission to New Zealand used the occasion to thank the New Zealand Government through Victoria University of Wellington for the opportunity given to Solomon Islands Scholars to study in New Zealand. 

The High Commission also took the  opportunity to congratulate the three Solomon Island graduands of this trimester and wish them well as they are about to go back and serve the Government and People of Solomon Islands in whatever works of life they may wish to undertake in the near future. 

The SI High Commission to New Zealand in association with the Solomon Islands Community in Wellington will host a farewell community gathering for the three graduands on Saturday 17th October 2020.  

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Standing L-R: Mr. John Mark Kemakeza (SI High Commission to NZ), Hon. Dame Winnie Laban, Assistant Vice-Chancellor Pasifika (Victoria University of Wellington), Ms. Joanna Kempkers, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 
Sitting L-R: Ms. Josephine Lagi, Ms. Primula Kingmele, Ms. Pauline Dokekana