The women of Pusiju community, known as “Poana Women’s Savings Club” has donated equipment worth of ten thousand dollars ($10k) to Pusiju community in Southeast Vella La Vella, Western Province. The brief donation was conducted after a church service on Sunday 12th October. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the community members, and the items were received by Church leader Israel Paebara and Church…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, joined members of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the people of Ysabel at a Special Thanksgiving Service at Saint Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara on Sunday. The program is to celebrate Reverend Christopher Fihu as Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Ysabel. On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister extended warm congratulations and…
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children and Family Affairs and UNICEF and its partners held a child protection dialogue on Thursday, at the Heritage Park Hotel to confront the escalating risks facing children in the Solomon Islands, calling for coordinated action across government, civil society, and international partners. The event co- hosted by Ministry of…
His Grace Bishop Rewis, General Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions, has expressed heartfelt gratitude following his visit to the Prime Minister’s Office in Honiara. Bishop Rewis described his stay in the Solomon Islands as “blessed and fruitful,” praising the kindness and faith of the people.He also acknowledged the warm welcome extended…
His Grace Bishop Rewis, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions paid a courtesy visit on the Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today – Thursday. During the visit PM warmly received the Bishop and his delegation at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. His Grace Bishop Rewis, whose ecclesiastical jurisdiction also includes the Solomon Islands arrived…
Ten priests from the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, accompanied by their bishop, Bishop Peter Houhou, are participating in a two-day meeting scheduled from October 2nd to October 4th at Holy Rosary Parish, Nila, Shortland Island. In attendance are also the staff members from the pastoral, administration, education, and media departments, who provided a concise report…
Four emerging journalists from the Solomon Islands are traveling to Australia as part of the Solomon Islands Media Emerging Leaders Country Press Australia Placement. The program, aimed at building capacity and providing real-world newsroom experience, will see these journalists spend two weeks on attachment with two regional newspapers in the state of Victoria. The participants: • Loretta Brigidia Manele – Island Sun…
The Honiara Council of Women (HCW) on Monday 6th October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasuteé Siapu. During the meeting at the Honiara City Council (HCC), Lord Mayor Siapu warmly welcomed the delegation and acknowledged their important role in representing women across the city. He commended the Council of Women for their…
Nagotano, Central Province – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities project (GEF CRR) in Solomon Islands, recently hosted a pivotal regional exchange. This event, a field session for Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF)…
The Coptic Orthodox community in the Solomon Islands is preparing to welcome His Grace Bishop Rewis, General Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions, including the Solomon Islands, who will arrive in Honiara on Wednesday, 8 October. His Grace will be accompanied by several Fathers and deacons and will be received by Father Moses Mikhael…