Australia was proud to support a host of events supporting gender equality in the law and justice sector as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The five events reflect the Solomon Islands-Australia law and justice partnership focus on promoting gender equality and supporting agencies to better serve the needs of…
On Tuesday 3rd December, a priesthood ordination program was held for Deacon Baddley Devesi of Zone 4, of the Tangarare Parish in West Guadalcanal. Deacon Devesi is one of the 80 priests ordained by the church to date. Number of parishioners and other denominations in Tangarare attended the ordination program. The event, held at Wanderer…
THE melodious singing by various Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) choirs, panpipe music by the host communities and a powerful sermon by retired Malaitan Diocesan Bishop Rev Sam Sahu and the proceeding of the historical ecumenical service echoed through the serene air from the Saint Barnabas Chapel in Sa’a village in Small Malaita on Sunday…
THE Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Dorcas Federation is currently underway in Lokuru in Rendova Island, Western Province. More than 300 Dorcas from SDA Churches in Rendova, Marovo and Gatokae (REMAGATO) are attending this religious event. Minister of the Tirongo SDA Church of Baniata Community, Ken Silas confirmed this federation to Solomon Star in an interview yesterday.…
A first-ever songwriting camp ‘SongHub’ begins in Honiara on Thursday. The programme uses creative collaboration and cultural learning to bring together the songwriting community of Solomon Islands in a celebration of our music and our kastom. The week-long programme will link Solomon Islands rich history, art and cultural with the brilliant songwriting community in the…
The Gizo community policing team, along with Social Welfare and Save the Children staff, have visited two communities and conducted awareness talks on separate days in recognition of Children’s International Day. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Superintendent Wilken Miriki, said the first visit was made to Kinamara community at Kohingo Island. PPC Miriki said…
The Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) recently led a workshop, with Australian support, to engage with government and reduce barriers for people with disabilities accessing social and economic opportunities. Ministry focal points were provided with practical steps to implement the government’s National Disability Policy that aims to increase inclusion and accessibility for people…
A TOTAL of 26 inmates released from the Rove Correctional Centre have been handed over to the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church as part of the Church’s “Half Way Home” program. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNS&CS), Karen Galokale, announced the handover during a significant ceremony on Tuesday. This…
Central Guadalcanal – The Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey. Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program, setting the stage for broader community…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will officially inaugurate its new Diocese of South Malaita and Sikaiana and consecrate of its new Diocesan Bishop Reverend Rickson Mamaoru. This historic event will take place at St Barnabas Church in Sa’a, Small Malaita, Malaita Province on Sunday 24 November. The local communities and parishioners are eagerly preparing…