"Policy and Legislation: Media legislation includes the Broadcasting Act 1976, the Television (Amendment) Act 1996, the Telecommunications Act 2009 and the draft Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation Bill 2003. Freedom of speech, and freedom of the press are guaranteed through the Solomon Islands Constitution (Article 12). The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has been developing a code of conduct for journalists and media practitioners. Telecoms are governed under the Telecommunications Act 1972, under which the Ministry of Post and Communications is the regulatory authority.
Media Systems: There is limited training for media and communications technicians, especially for engineering and transmission work. The Solomon Islands Media Assistance Scheme (SOLMAS) was noted as a support and advice network for media organisations and individuals. Media technical staff sit on the National Disaster Emergency Authority Committee and broadcasters are Critical Infrastructure Agencies in disasters. The Hyogo Progress Report states that there is currently insufficient knowledge and awareness in regard to disaster response roles and responsibilities. Not enough resources are allocated to implement the National Plan at the provincial and community level.
Capacity Building: The Solomon Islands National University has a two year certificate program in media/journalism studies (for entry-level only). Don Bosco Technical Centre offers weekend high school programs, or tailor made courses to media workers from organisations. Professional training has largely been done through the Solomon Islands Media Assistance Scheme (SOLMAS), or on-the-job.
Content: The Pacific Adaption to Climate Change Project on Solomon Islands is creating its own communication guidelines covering medium, target audience and content. Some journalists have received training on climate change reporting. NCDs are specifically noted in the National Health Strategic Plan and the Health Department has a fully equipped Media Unit that produces health materials. According to the Unit, the HIV/AIDS Division is the most proactive compared to others." (Summary of findings)