THE Healing Jesus Campaign led by renowned evangelist Bishop Dag Heward-Mills of Ghana culminated in a spectacular finale on Sunday night, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of thousands who attended. The five-day event held at the Lawson Tama Stadium drew crowds from all corners of Honiara, reflecting an extraordinary community commitment to faith,…
THE much-awaited release of the “The Keeper” by Buad finally got underway last week, marking a milestone in the local music industry. Fans and music lovers across the country showed overwhelming support for the new album, which blends musical creativity with cultural beliefs and knowledge. Accompanying the album release was an official music video shot…
A TOTAL of 58 participants comprising pastors and church elders from the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church within the three districts Honiara took part in a half day ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) workshop on Monday. The workshop was held at the Mendana Hotel based on the theme; “The Role of Christianity in Sanitation Improvements in…
THE Tongan Government is reportedly considering withdrawing from the Miss Pacific Pageant following the debacle of the event in Honiara three weeks ago. MATANGI TONGA Online disclosed this in a news report it published on Friday February 28 (Saturday Solomon Time). The paper quoted the country’s Minister for Justice and Tourism, Mo’ale Finau that Tonga…
AFTER several years of being out of use due to termite infestation, the Science Laboratory at Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM)-owned Bishop Norman Palmer Anglican School in East Honiara, has been renovated and is back in service. The renovation, which cost a total of SBD 300,000 SBD was completed towards the end of 2024, allowing…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in Tulagi, Central Islands Province, have remanded a father who allegedly raped his 19-year-old daughter at Big Ngella, recently. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent David Soakai, said it is alleged that prior to the rape incident, the suspect had attempted three times but failed. Superintendent Soakai said on…
Bethalyn Kelly – a young leader from Solomon Islands – has been nominated for the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Award. Twenty extraordinary young individuals, including social entrepreneurs, climate advocates, innovators, and community health champions from across the Commonwealth, have been shortlisted for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. The top regional winners and…
PRIME Minister of Tuvalu Feleti Teo has emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting Tuvaluan culture and traditions by the youth of the Solovalu Community – a Tuvaluan diaspora community at Henderson, Central Guadalcanal. PM Teo, who was in Solomon Islands for the Honiara Summit, addressed the Solvalu Community when he visited them on Monday…
Project Period Tax Reform (PTR) is a voluntary, youth-led initiative dedicated to improving the well-being of young girls and women in the Solomon Islands. Poor menstrual hygiene has long been a critical issue, impacting not only female health but also school attendance and academic performance. This initiative is led by five young Solomon Islanders from…
DELEGATES to the Honiara Summit on SDG 14.4: Sustainable Fisheries were welcomed with a traditional Guadalcanal Province welcome called the Tataloga, signifying their acceptance by the custodians of Honiara for the crucial meeting. When presenting Tataloga Chupu which involves the gifting of local food to the guests, the Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Willie Atu, who…