BUDDHA’S Light International Association of Solomon Islands has come to the aid of the Good Samaritan Hospital on Guadalcanal, providing life-saving equipment to detect early onset of anaemia. Anemia or anaemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. Hemoglobin is a protein…
Suva, Fiji/Apia, Samoa, – Samoan climate activist and former Miss Pacific Islands Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, has been announced as UNICEF Pacific’s Ambassador. The appointment, which has been made at the Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum, follows a two-day field visit to meet children and their families in Samoa. “I am deeply humbled to accept this…
WHITE River Community High School (CHS) in West Honiara proudly hosted its annual speech contest on Wednesday 7th May. The speech day was based on the theme: ‘Live to Influence, Motivate, and Inspire’. The event featured 25 talented orators who took to the stage to articulate their thoughts on critical issues such as climate change,…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joins the Universal Church in joyful celebration following the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. He was formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the 267th Successor of Saint Peter and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday, 8 May 2025, in Rome,…
A 31 year-old man who abused his former partner on three separate occasions in September last year has been sentenced to five months in prison. Eric Foli pleaded guilty to three counts of Domestic Violence – two Psychological Abuses and one Physical Abuse. Both the prosecution and the defence had asked for a fine to…
Dreamcast Theatre Solomon Islands has announced the premiere of an unforgettable theatrical production that brings to life the untold stories of World War II through the eyes of Solomon Islanders. Titled WWII: A Story to Tell, this compelling performance will debut on May 26th 2025 with an exclusive premiere, with subsequent shows running from May 27th to May…
WITH more than 23,675 pieces of collections, ranging from furniture from the Chinese Ming Dynasty to modern time, silk embroidery/ textile and porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to 20th Century Chinese sculpture creations, calligraphies and manuscripts from the first Sino-Japanese War to Chinese ink paintings from the 90s and much more, a visit…
Christafari, the internationally acclaimed Gospel reggae band and number-one Billboard-charting artists, have officially announced their return to the Solomon Islands this June. After months of anticipation, the band has finalized their flights and is ready to bring their high-energy ministry to local shores once again. Christafari will begin their Melanesian outreach in Vanuatu before arriving…
ANZ Solomon Islands is encouraging customers to remain hyper-vigilant against scams this Mother’s Day, urging families to have an open conversation with each other to ensure they know how to spot the warning signs. In particular, the bank is reminding people to be wary of fraudulent text messages or calls from ‘loved ones’ claiming to…
JOURNALISM and communication should not only focus on reporting and informing the masses on happenings, but include specialist coverages on a wide range of issues, including business and furthermore, serve as a bridge between “different civilizations, different nations and even different eras.” These were the words of China’s Tsinghua University’s Dean of the School of…