HUNDREDS of Adventist members under the Western sub-region of the SDA church are in Kukudu, Kolombangara, Western Province (WP) for a weeklong camp meeting. The spiritual program brought together Adventist members from various islands around the province including Kolombangara, Gizo, New Georgia, Rendova, Simbo, Rannoggah and Vella. A team from Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) based…
Bishop Norman Palmer Anglican School in Honiara has become one of the recipients of a generous donation from the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), receiving 15 laptops to enhance the school’s digital resources. Principal Mr. Henry Rahemola, on behalf of the Anglican Church of Melanesia Education Provider, the School Board, staff, parents, and students, expressed…
A Man in his 30’s has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for attempted to rape 48 -year-old woman on her way to Kirakira market in Makira Province. Norman Nemao, in his 30’s, was sentenced during the Kirakira court circuit early this month, after pleading guilty to one count of attempted…
The Baha’i community in the Solomon Islands joined millions worldwide in celebrating Naw-Ruz, the Baha’i New Year, with prayers, feasting, and cultural performances. About 5000 plus followers of Baha’o are in Honiara, Auki, Gizo and other Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) in their local communities across the country. Observed annually on March 20 or 21, Naw-Ruz…
Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in West Kwara’ae constituency, Malaita Province had taken delivery of new three-tonne vehicle this week. This was made possible by the Office of West Kwara’ae constituency. The handing over took place at Dala North in Malaita on Wednesday. The vehicle, which cost tax payers around SBD…
Adi Salaseini Gonelevu is making waves in both academia and international law debate. Her journey is a dedication to both her studies and the empowerment of women. As the eldest of six siblings – five sisters and one brother – she has always embraced leadership roles. Her inspiration to pursue law as a study and…
GIZO Bahai Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) in the Western Province has successfully hosted an Institutional meeting last week. The meeting brought together the members of LSA to discuss key aspects of spiritual and community development. The gathering, held at the Bahai Centre in Gizo Jah Mountain, attracted a diverse group of attendees, including LSA Community…
THE Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has officially handed over solar accessories and equipment to the Gizo St Luke Diocese of Anglican Church of Melanesian (ACOM), Western Province in an effort to improve lighting system for the church and its facilities. The handover ceremony took place at the Diocese Compound in Gizo last Friday and was officiated…
THE Papua New Guinea (PNG) music artists, who performed at the Aelan Riddim Music Festival (ARMF) in Honiara last Saturday night at the Pacific Crown Hotel, shared their ‘memorable’ experiences from the event. Two of the five artists spoke to Paoa FM in a video interview at the Jackson’s International Airport in Port Moresby upon…
THE group of talented Papua New Guinea (PNG) artists, who participated in the Aelan Riddim Music Festival last Saturday night, departed to Port Moresby on Monday, carrying with them fond memories after an exciting music festival. Artists Kali D, Mereani Masani, Saii Kay, Jarahn, Tau Likoniau Po’o Jr (J-Liko), and the Makasi Band — featuring…