Popular Solomon Islands artists Cottsii and Chelsie have returned home after a successful five-day tour in Australia, where they performed at the Brisbane Big Village Festival early this month alongside Pacific artists from across the region. The tour marked a major milestone for Chelsea, who described the experience as her first international performance and a…
Biche Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Community on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province over the weekend marked 100 years since the establishment of the Adventist Church and arrival of the gospel at the community. The Adventist gospel was formally established there in 1924. Over the weekend from Friday 27th December to Saturday [Sabbath] 28th December 2025 the community came together to successfully…
More than a thousand people gathered at the Roman Catholic Church in Buma Parish, West Kwaio Constituency, to celebrate Christmas Day with a special prayer Mass on Thursday morning. The large turnout filled the church building to capacity, which forced many worshipers to sit outside as they joined the Mass to mark one of the most important days in the…
Takwaisae community in Zone Three, Buma Parish, West Kwaio Constituency, marked a historic milestone on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as it hosted a Catholic Jubilee Cross celebration for the first time, drawing a large turnout from surrounding communities. The event was held as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”,…
Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with the AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently visited communities across Honiara to deliver Christmas gifts and support festive activities. The visits were a way to thank communities for their ongoing partnership throughout the year. The program began at Naha Police Station, where the team…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the role of the churches in nurturing the spiritual well-being of our people. He was speaking on Monday morning during a firstever ‘Prime Minister’s Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel. Members of the media and church leaders were present at this historic reception organised specifically…
More than one thousand Roman Catholic worshippers from across the Shortland Islands far western border line, Choiseul Province, and Bougainville gathered at Gaomae, Shortland Islands, on Saturday to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP. The significant religious event drew strong support from neighbouring regions, including over 200 parishioners from the Piano Parish in Bougainville,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has paid tribute to the work of media workers in the country for their tireless role in ensuring citizens of this nation continued to be informed. He was speaking at the ‘Prime Ministers Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Monday morning. Church leaders and representatives and…
Former Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu, has received regional recognition after being named Young Woman of the Year at the recent Women Changing the World Awards for Australia and the Pacific. Ms Habu was also announced as runner-up in the Changemaker category, in recognition of her leadership and advocacy through Project Period Tax Reform (Project PTR). The Women Changing the World…
The Dawea Transfiguration Early Childhood Centre (ECE) at Vura, East Honiara has become the latest Anglican school to receive official registration from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), following the handover of its registration certificate on Friday. Established in 2022, the school was created after a synodical decision by the Diocese of…