MORE than five hundred violence victims in the country are being housed at the Christian Care Centre (CCC) outside Honiara. This was confirmed by Director of the Centre Sr. Ruth Hope on Wednesday. “The majority of these figures are women, girls and children victimized from the gender-based violence,” Sr Hope said. She added that this…
Local farmers of Numbu Community in North Guadalcanal are struggling in their fight against the deadly intrusion of the Giant African snail which have created havoc to their livelihoods. Farmers have said this is a disaster which the community have already felt the negative impacts especially on their food gardens. Women who have used to…
Christ the King Parish – Tetere celebrated their Patronal Feast with great solemnity, focusing on the Sacrament of Confirmation on the Sunday. The Solemn Eucharistic Celebration began at 10.00am presided over by Most Rev. Adrian Smith, Archbishop of Honiara, with Concelebrants Fr. Albert Lenon (Parish Priest), Frs. Joseph Thanh (Rector of Don Bosco Tetere) and…
‘Stay focus and follow the spiritual instructions you have received here so that they will sustain you along the way.’ DIVIT Centre’s principal Sr. Concilia Amasia highlighted this on Friday. “I want to encourage you, even though you will leave this centre, pleased be reminded that God is the way to everything in life,” Sr…
YOUTHS of Central Region of Assemblies of God (AOG) in Honiara told to hold to Christ during this Christmas Eve. National Youth pastor Rose Masike was encouraging the youths during the youth end year closing programme ceremony hosted over the weekend. “As we are closing down our programmes for this year but remembers you need…
ABOUT 16 students from St Peter Gizo training center have successfully graduated from their courses in mechanical, joinery and construction, electrical and life skills two years course. Since 5 years, from its foundation, the center gives an opportunity for further technical education to students who have no other choice to continue with their studies. It…
Kwaibala Bible School students have been strongly challenged to put what they have learnt and know about God into practice. This was made during the graduation ceremony at the Kwaibala Bible school last week near Auki, Malaita province. Speaking during the graduation ceremony Rev John Subu Taunani from Assembly Of God (AOG) said, “I encourage…
Miss Solomon Islands Beauty Pageants have raised their voice to stop domestic violence against women and children. They raised their voice after visiting the victims of domestic violence at the Christian Care Centre at Tenaru yesterday. The beauty pageants said, it was sad thing for them to see women and children having gone through hard…
Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) and its Yellow Ribbon Team and the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church 31 Youth leaders have met to tackle the issues affecting Solomon Islands youths. Why do we have growing number of young people in CSSI facilities? This is a question for everyone to think about it seriously and…
Honiara City Council (HCC) now has a Queen representative in the upcoming Miss Solomon Islands beauty pageant. She is Miss Theresa Rikoaia. The City Council secured the sponsorship for the young lady, Tuesday for a total of $27, 000. After securing the sponsorship Miss Rikoaia who is now the new Miss Honiara City Council assured…