Bishop Jacob Aba has been ordained as the new shepherd of the Catholic Diocese of Auki, Malaita Province pledging to bring the word of God to every corner of the diocese. The ordination ceremony took place on Saturday 24 January 2026 at Fasitoro Cathedral in Auki and was attended by priests, religious sisters and brothers, church leaders, and hundreds of faithful…
Auki, Malaita Province — The Catholic Diocese of Auki on Saturday, January 24, 2026, celebrated the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Most Rev. Jacob Aba, S.M., as its fourth bishop, marking a significant milestone in the life of the diocese. The solemn ceremony was held at St. Augustine Cathedral in Fasitoro, Auki, and drew a large gathering of clergy,…
Families, friends and church members from across Guadalcanal gathered on Sunday, 18 January 2026, at St John the Baptist Duidui Local Church in Sahalu Parish, North West Guadalcanal to witness the consecration of Deacon Godfrey Mola to the priesthood. Duidui Local Church comes under the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM). Congregations in attendance included members…
The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward Munda 15 in Western Province, Hon. Palin Veo, has formally acknowledged and congratulated the people of Kekehe and Kindu for the successful hosting of their Christmas and New Year celebrations program. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an interview Hon. Veo expressed his appreciation to the chief,…
There is growing public interest in receiving an update on the proposed public tender process for land owned by the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) at Tavapuhaka, also known as the Lokuloku area, in Munda, Western Province. Lambeth resident and legal practitioner Edward Biku has called on the UCSI to provide clarity and transparency…
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Gizo/Kolombangara Madam Lanelle Tanangada has been farewelled by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, who is departing for Australia to further her studies. Madam Tanangada a senior staff has played a critical role in PIMEU in her capacity as Policy Secretary for…
The Gwaiako South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) community in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province officially dedicated and opened its new church building last year marking a major milestone for the remote highland community in Ward 3 of the constituency. More than one hundred people attended the dedication ceremony held on December 31st 2025, witnessing the successful completion of…
The Solomon Islands will not be participating in the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2026, which will be hosted in Nadi, Fiji. The event will run from the 13th to the 20th of next month. Speaking to the Solomon Star, Joyce Konofilia, the Pageant Director of the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Areo Village in the West Kwara’ae constituency, located 8 kilometers from Auki, Malaita Province for the first time in its history has successfully hosted its inaugural New Year Games, welcoming 2026 with unity and community spirit. Areo is home to nearly 30 houses and around 100 villagers. Many of Areo’s youth are not formally employed,…
Two of the huge Christmas cones erected in Honiara continue has offered a space for many families and friends to spend their evenings together since the festive season. Our Telekom and Ports have erected their own Christmas towers in the city’s main business district which continue to be a major attraction since the festive season leading up…