THE Solomon Islands Women In Business Association (SIWIBA) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is Ms Ethel Wasuka. Ethel hails from Makira-Ulawa province. In a statement yesterday, Ms Wasuka is sure to drive SIWBA’s strategic vision using her vast experience in the development sector working with government, NGO’s and managing grants on…
Christmas and New Year celebrations need to be meaningful to each of us while preparing for these two events. This message was highlighted during the Christmas day celebration at a small Catholic Community in Toghala village, Ranoggah Island, Western Province. Despite many people celebrating with liquor during those events, the message was highlighted during the…
If anyone has harbored doubt about the impact of Adventist teachers in Adventist schools on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a major study conducted by Avondale University in Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia, should bring confidence to the membership. Avondale University was asked to do the worldwide study by the Office of Archives,…
How faithful have we been through 2021 with the responsibilities entrusted upon us on personal, family, community, nation, region and global bases? This was the question asked by Reverend Dr Atkin Zaku in his New Year’s Day sermon at the St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral this morning (1st January 2022). Speaking to the hundreds who congregate…
The community and parishioners of Dala – a parish within the Auki Catholic Diocese of Malaita will now be able to worship in a newly completed church building. The modern type-church building was officially consecrated and dedicated on Monday 27th December. It was constructed by Bros, a locally owned building construction company based in Malaita.…
THE Saint Theresa Takwa Parish in Takwa Village Northern Region, Diocese of Auki Malaita Catholic Church will be consecrated today. Speaking to Solomon Star on Friday, Honiara Based Committee Chairman, Dr Lawrence Diau said the dedication of the new building ‘St. Theresa Takwa Parish’ building has taken for almost 20 years to complete. However, Dr…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Bishop for the Diocese of Central Solomons (DOCS) the Right Reverend Ben Seka has officially retired following a church ceremony held on Sunday in Tulagi, Central Islands Province. Those who attended witnessed the official laying down of the Diocesan Pastoral Staff on the altar of the Diocesan Cathedral in…
AUKI Catholic Diocese in Malaita Province has welcomed Fr Lawrence Maelesau into the community of priesthood –who will invest whole of his life into the work of God. Fr Lawrence was ordained as priest on Saturday and is now ready to serve as a priest in Catholic communities within the Auki Diocese. The ordination of…
A GROUP of concerned mothers in Solomon Islands are calling on our Members of Parliament to exercise selflessness and be servants to people of Solomon Islands who they serve. The group’s statement came in light of the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare which is expected to table before the National Parliament…
Solomon Islands well-known solo music artists Bradley Pitua (Blad P2A) & William Kadi (Khazin) are putting the country’s flag on the world map with their 2021 hit island jam ‘UKULELE’ voted first at the DJOOKY Music Awards – the world’s largest online song competition over the weekend While the country faces one of its darkest…