A SI woman returned home after neglected by her logging husband in Malaysia AT a very young age, Ira (not her real name) was excited to marry a foreigner because of the financial gains that comes with the new relationship. Ira, who is part Malaita and Western province, was 19-years-old, when she met and married…
MUSIC lovers in Honiara are expected to be treated with a festival of musical extravaganza when the Bonfire Festival 2024 hits the stage this weekend. The event is set to unfold this Saturday evening at the Heritage Park Hotel car park with lots of local music artists including guest singers from Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
ATOIFI Adventist College’s Youth Ambassador Pathfinders and Adventurers (YAPA) over the weekend conducted a training at Oloburi for Pathfinders and Adventurers of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church there. Atoifi and Oloburi are located in East Kwaio, Malaita Province. This training was aimed at teaching leaders of adventurers and pathfinders how to use adventurer and pathfinder materials,…
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,…