MORE than 60 church representatives in Honiara have attended a two days workshop on 16 Days Activism on gender cased-violence this week. The workshop was jointly facilitated by Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and Solomon Islands full Gospel Association (SIFGA) women’s leaders. It was held on Monday and Tuesday this week at St. Barnabas Cathedral…
HOLY Cross Cathedral parishioners of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday witnessed the Confirmation of 76 children during the 11 am mass. The Sacrament of Confirmation coincided with the commemoration of Christ the King feast day. The service was led by Catholic Archbishop Most Reverend Christopher Cardone OP. A statement from the Catholic Communication said…
CHRIST the King Parish at Gilbert Camp, East Honiara has celebrated its feast day, Sunday. Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea officiated at the celebration and also shared the sermon during the church service on Sunday morning. In his sermon, His Grace Rev Dawea said Christ the King feast day celebration…
FAMILIES and friends of Lio Creek Catholic Church community gathered at the Holy Cross Cathedral’s Saint Dominic Chapel to witness baptism, confirmation, and four marriage ceremonies last weekend. A statement from Catholic Communication said during the service, 23 received the sacrament of baptism, 28 confirmation, and four the sacrament of matrimony. The service was led…
A WOMEN’S representative for the Baroo Catchment Community in East Bauro of Central Makira Constituency says women are important stakeholders in the development and operation of Early Childhood Education (ECE). She made the statement while speaking at the official celebration marking the completion of construction work of the Baroo Early Childhood Classroom Building recently. The…
Minister of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) has assured female members of North West Guadalcanal Development Association (NWGDA) of the government’s support. Freda Tuki made the assurance during a visit by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to Pisei in North West Guadalcanal where the association is based. During the visit, NWGDA…
ST Bishop Patterson Chapel at Koa Hill under the Diocese of Central Melanesia unveils its new chapel on Sunday with an exciting whole day event. The unveiling of the chapel goes along with the celebration of St Bishop Patteson Day of Koa Hill which also falls on the same day. Arch Bishop the Most Rev.…
The SSEC Central Youth Ministry also known as CY Ministry held its annual youth camp over the weekend from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2020) at CBSI recreational area- Aruligo, North Wester Guadalcanal. CY Youth Camp is held annually. It is a time when youths leave the comfort of their homes and hustle and…
Guadalcanal SSEC Region has successfully hosted its fundraising drive towards purchasing an Outboard Motor (OBM) and boat on Thursday at Holiday Resort, Henderson, East Honiara. Guadalcanal Region South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) Transport Need Committee Member Freddy Navi said the objective of the fundraising was to purchase a boat and an OBM because Guadalcanal SSEC…
Guadalcanal Provincial Women and Girls three (3) days’ forum held on Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th aimed at providing a platform for girls and women on issues affecting them in the country was successfully completed. Speaking to this paper on Thursday 17th, National Women’s Forum Convener, Advocacy Partnership and Networking Officer Lisa Horiwapu said the…