đź“„ PRESS RELEASE | 14 October 2026
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) today received a copy of Village Boy Knight: A Life of Service to Solomon Islands, the autobiography of its Chancellor, Sir (Dr) Nathan Kumamusa Kere.
Sir Dr Kere formally handed over the book to Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Corporate, Mr Darius Ramo, and the SINU team for inclusion in the University Library collection. The handover was witnessed by SINU staff and students.
The handover follows the official launch of the autobiography on 13 April 2026 at SINU’s Ranadi Campus. The book chronicles Sir Dr Kere’s journey from humble village beginnings to national and international leadership, reflecting decades of service in health, academia and public life.
Rooted in the cultural values of the Lauru people, the autobiography explores themes of resilience, identity, leadership and service to the Solomon Islands.
The addition of Village Boy Knight to the SINU Library collection will preserve Sir Dr Kere’s life story, experiences and achievements for the benefit of staff, students, researchers and future generations. It will also serve as a valuable resource for learning, research and inspiration within the University community.
SINU extends its sincere appreciation to Sir Dr Nathan Kumamusa Kere for sharing his story and enriching the University’s library resources.
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