A PARADE to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) is set for next Tuesday in Honiara. The public is invited to join and show their support for women and men working together to build a stronger nation. The parade will kick off from Honiara City Council to the Art Gallery at 7:50am. The parade aims to…
The Ambu South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) community near Auki, Malaita province will come alive today with the start of its 50th Golden Jubilee celebration. Yesterday more delegates have arrived with many more today. Last night delegates from Guadalcanal and Makira have arrived while those from the Malaita’s five regions will be arriving this morning.…
Vanuatu Moderator Reverend Kalarongo Ova has congratulated the Ambu SSEC community for celebrating its Golden Jubilee. Speaking to this paper yesterday,the Presbyterian Church Vanuatu Moderator said, “we really appreciates the hospitality of the Malaita people since our arrival.” “The church had grown matured and now celebrating its 50th Golden Jubilee anniversary. “On behalf of the…
The Anglican Church of Melanesia, which includes Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia has successfully consecrated and installed Reverend Patteson Worek to become the third Bishop of the Diocese of Banks and Torres (DOBT) in Vanuatu. The Right Reverend Worek was consecrated by the Archbishop of Melanesia, the Most Reverend David Vunagi and was installed…
Equality for Women is Progress for All Today we join the people of the world in celebration of the progress made for women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality. We also acknowledge that progress has been slow, uneven and in some cases women and girls face new and more complex challenges. International Women’s Day is…
HONOURABLE Jane Tozaka was a proud recipient of the 2014 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage award. Mrs Tozaka received the award from Deputy Secretary of State, Ms Dennise at Lime Lounge, Commonwealth Street last Sunday. The award was for her courage and leadership in advocating for good governance and women’s empowerment in the…
THE First Lady Charity will soon deliver a Mammogram machine for breast cancer to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. A member and secretary of the First Lady’s Committee Jane Tozaka announced to women guests during the International Women of Courage award 2014 ceremony last Sunday, the assistance. She said one of the significant…
The fifth characteristic of leadership for us to consider is Leaders are “change agents.” They bring about change in order to fulfil their vision. They move through chaotic situations and change things; they manage change. An effective leader will not be satisfied with the traditional status quo lifestyle. To him or her, change is vital.…
Christians all over the world begin the season of Lent, in preparation for Easter, on Ash Wednesday. The “ash” is imposed on the foreheads, a sign which is strange in many tribes and cultures. To understand the meaning of this practice especially with the Catholics and Anglican Christians, we must pay attention to the…
WITH the general election a few months away, the Methodist Church says it will not affiliate itself with politics. This was confirmed by church communications secretary Reverend James Bhagwan who said the church was impartial and does not endorse any political parties. “We will support people on individual basis — if someone comes and asks…