Up to 20 Junior Youths of the Baha’i Faith, have completed a one-week intensive study program at the Western provincial capital of Gizo. The program called ‘Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program’ (JYEP) was held last week at the Baha’i Centre in Jah Mountain. The young participants represented various communities, including Gizo Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA),…
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has concluded a four-day Gender in Policing training for the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Women’s Advisory Network (PICP WAN) in Honiara last week (3 October). The training, which marked an important step in advancing gender equality in policing in the region, was attended by WAN chairs from 16 of…
With the Bonfire Festival 2024 set to come alive this weekend a number of musical artists are arriving from overseas. The renowned Papua New Guinea (PNG) singer Tonton Malele with his crew will arrive in Honiara today. Lynette Adomea of the Bonfire Festival Committee on Monday said, “Tonton Malele and his crew Jayrex and Nene…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has thanked the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands for the quality upgrade of dilapidated ablution block at Titiana Community School. The school comprises both a primary and secondary division. The ablution upgrade project was fully funded by ADRA Australia and was implemented by ADRA Solomon Islands under…
ON Wednesday last week, the Sikaiana Cultural Village at Red Beach, North Guadalcanal, welcomed 11 Australian high school teachers for a memorable cultural experience. Teachers from Marist College Canberra and Girls Grammar School were treated to an immersive performance of traditional dances that showcased the rich history and artistic expressions of this vibrant Sikaiana community.…
OVER 140 Sunday School children joyfully received their First Holy Communion during the 11am Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral on Sunday 29th September. The Mass was led by Fr. Clement Wane, with Fr. Peter Kevin, Assistant Secretary to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea/Solomon Islands. The lively liturgy was enriched by the participation of…
WOMEN in Honiara on Wednesday,2nd October officially relaunched the Honiara Council of Women at the Multi-purpose Hall Youth Hub in China Town. The relaunching came after years of idleness in working with women’s groups in different communities in Honiara over the past years. The theme of the programme was “Inspire Our Women.” Delivering the keynote address,…
SOLOMON Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) is among other businesses and organizations that missed out on the SBD309 Million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). The former Democratic Coalition for Government for Advancement (DCGA) led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare developed the ESP to boost the economy to compensate for the expected economic downturn resulting from…
SOLOMON Islands-based solo artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has emerged as the winner of Pacific Break 2024, with his moving song Naratana manu taking out first place. The 28-year-old from the Malaita Province in Solomon Islands won the competition, beating more than 300 entries from 18 Pacific nations, and will now join the lineup for Australia’s…
IT’S the time of the year when the mango season hits the country. Over the past days and weeks the Honiara Central Market has been flooded with sweet mangoes and you will be amazed by the varieties and sizes of the juicy fruits that are now selling like hot cakes. The price ranges from $1…