SAINT (St) Joseph Tenaru Catholic School on the eastern outskirt of Honiara celebrated its Annual Cultural Day on Saturday night, a colourful event that saw students from the country’s nine provinces proudly showcase their vibrant and diverse cultures. Themed ‘Our Culture, Our Way of Life’, the event brought parents, ex-students, locals and guests to join…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands shoulder to shoulder with women across the nation as we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebration, GNUT reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality in its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, made this assurance while…
The Catholic Church, along with other Christian denominations in the country, marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday signifies the first day of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter in the Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and other denominations worldwide observe this solemn period of self-sacrifice and discipline.…
The people and Government of Australia, and the staff of the Australian High Commission in Honiara, wish all Solomon Islanders a Happy International Women’s Day 2025. As Solomon Islands’ number one partner, Australia is proud to be supporting the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to host a three-day event, from 11th to…
A TOTAL of 372 participants are attending the weeklong 2025 Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) Ministers Conference in Honiara this week. Most of the participants include; Pastors, VIAs [Volunteer In Action], Ministers, Bible Workers, Facilitators and their spouses. Most of the church workers came from most of the provinces around the country. Of the total 73…
Police in Auki, Malaita Province, have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman at a village in Auki on 25 February 2025. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the victim, who is believe to drunk, was raped in her room while she was asleep. According to…
Police officers at Auki Police Station in Malaita Province have arrested a 23-year-old male who was under warrant for domestic violence in Honiara last year. The Office of Public Prosecution informed Auki police that a warrant has been issued for the 23-year-old for domestic violence. The suspect failed to attend court after he was charged…
THE Malaita Province Youth Council is planning to extend the beginners Canva training to high schools across the province. President of the Malaita Province Youth Council, Philip Subu confirmed this after the successful completion of a first training held at the Malaita Youth Hub in Auki last week. Canva is an online design platform that…
THE alarming reports of child abuse in the Solomon Islands and the region as a whole is a serious matter. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the comments following reports released in the media by UNICEF on the shocking rate of child abuse in the region including Solomon Islands. The Opposition Leader said addressing child…
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,…