In a milestone ceremony over the weekend, the Tawatana community of Makira has formally handed over a land to the Hanuato’o Diocese of Makira for the construction of its Parish headquarter. For years the Diocese had been longing and scouting for a land to build its West Arosi Parish headquarter. Several propose lands have been secured, but could not be developed…
Tax players through the Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) has donated a new three-tonne truck to the All Saints Parish of the Anglican Church at Point Cruz, Honiara. The handover was held on early Sunday. A similar donation was made on September 14, when the office presented a three-tonne truck valued at $388,000 to the Holy…
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC) at Tenaru celebrated its graduation ceremony. The event began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop-Elect Fr. Jacob Aba SM and assisted by Fr. Godfrey SM at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel. During his homily, Fr. Aba asked the graduates: “Are you a good…
On Monday, 3rd November 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joined the Universal Church in celebrating the Feast of St. Martin de Porres at St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC), Tenaru. The celebration also marked the 50th Anniversary of the school and the official opening and blessing of the new church building for the institution. …
A Vanuatu Church of Christ Mission team left Honiara on Saturday, November 1st 2025 after successfully completed a two-week mission outreach program in Malango and Suta Associations, Central Guadalcanal. The team’s departure was attended by SSEC National Mission Coordinator, church leaders, including chief Elders of Malango and Suta Associations, pastors, community leaders, chiefs, women and members of both…
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:00 noon in Rome (9:00 PM Solomon Islands time), His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed Rev. Fr. Jacob Aba, S.M., currently Pastor of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Tanagai (Honiara), as the Bishop of Auki. The appointment was first communicated to the Archbishop of Honiara by the Apostolic Nunciature in Papua New…
“Our Betikama Multipurpose Centre is now a reality,” says Mr Bevan Tutuo, Principal of Betikama Adventist College. “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude, excitement, and joy at this historic achievement. Our College, with its rich history and long-standing commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth, has served countless students over the decades. “Yet one major piece of…
The Melanesian Brotherhood (MBH), one of the most respected religious communities within the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), has successfully concluded its week-long centenary celebrations on Sunday, marking 100 years of ministry, faith, and mission across Melanesia and beyond. Held under the theme “Celebrating Melanesian Brotherhood Centenary of Ministry, Faith and Mission,” the historic event brought…
Betivatu Community High school (CHS) in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has achieved significant milestone as the school hosted its first ever Form 6 graduation ceremony on Thursday. The event, themed “Empowering Partnership in Education,” was graced by the guest of honor Ms. Pamela Alamu. In her inspiring address, Ms. Alamu emphasized the importance of faith in education, stating, “No way will you…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning. The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi Global Network’ in collaboration with the ‘Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association.’ Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. and…