Reggae fans in Honiara are in for a historic night of music and celebration as The Lucky Dube Band prepares to perform live at the Coral Sea Resort & Casino on Saturday, 15 November, marking the venue’s 10-year anniversary. The performance will feature TK Dube (Thokozani Dube), eldest son of the late Lucky Dube, continuing…
Tawatana Village in West Makira is once again preparing to celebrate its annual traditional feast known as “Gnaumaebwaora”. The cultural event, observed by the people of Arosi 1 in West Makira Province, takes place every first week of November and brings together the entire community in a time of sharing and thanksgiving. During the celebration,…
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC) at Tenaru celebrated its graduation ceremony. The event began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop-Elect Fr. Jacob Aba SM and assisted by Fr. Godfrey SM at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel. During his homily, Fr. Aba asked the graduates: “Are you a good…
A MAN has denied attempting to murder his wife using a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area in Guadalcanal Province in May. Francis Hoasipua this week entered a not guilty plea to one count of Attempted Murder. He was initially charged with Acts Intend to Cause Grievous Harm, but the charge was…
On Monday, 3rd November 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joined the Universal Church in celebrating the Feast of St. Martin de Porres at St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC), Tenaru. The celebration also marked the 50th Anniversary of the school and the official opening and blessing of the new church building for the institution. …
Gender equality within the labour mobility scheme between men and women from Pacific nations working in Australia and New Zealand has been highlighted as one of the key agenda items at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) held in Honiara this week. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, told local media that gender equality was amongst the main…
Award-winning chef and founder of the Pacific Islands Food Revolution (PIFR), Robert Oliver, has called for Pacific nations to embrace and localize their food systems to build healthier futures, support climate resilience, and strengthen food sovereignty. Speaking at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Kukum Campus Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, Oliver emphasized that “local food should…
A 34-year-old husband was arrested by Tulagi police for assaulting his 24-year-old wife at Koilovala village in Small Ngella, Central Province, on 2 November 2025. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said it was alleged that the husband assaulted the victim on the back of her head, causing her to feel dizzy…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell Hon. Oliver Salopuka received a warm welcome from residents of Nukufero Community in West Russell on Saturday. His visit was to witness the near-completion of a new community hall that is being funded by tax payers through the constituency office. The hall once completed will serve as a central…
A Vanuatu Church of Christ Mission team left Honiara on Saturday, November 1st 2025 after successfully completed a two-week mission outreach program in Malango and Suta Associations, Central Guadalcanal. The team’s departure was attended by SSEC National Mission Coordinator, church leaders, including chief Elders of Malango and Suta Associations, pastors, community leaders, chiefs, women and members of both…