His Grace Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP, Archbishop of Honiara, has officially confirmed on Easter Monday evening the passing of the beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, 88. In a statement Archbishop Cardone announced; “In this time of sorrow for the Universal Church, Archbishop Cardone extends his heartfelt condolences and calls upon all the faithful in the…
A TOTAL $48, 478.70 was raised following a two hour spiritual concert hosted by the Betikama Adventist College (BAC), east of Honiara on Saturday night. The concert was organised as part of a series of fundraising events to generate much needed funds to start the construction of a new school multi-purpose hall. The concert was…
Hundreds of Catholic members gathered at the Nazareth Apostolic Centre (NAC) in Tenaru, central Guadalcanal, to celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday night. The event commenced at 8pm was attended by NAC students, seminarians, and members of the local community, all united in faith as they marked this significant occasion. The Easter Vigil…
In the past week, a two-day awareness program focusing on community policing became a memorable event filled with laughter and learning, thanks to three of the Solomon Islands’ most famous comedians; Lang, Babasa, and Milky. The comedy trio graced the occasion at the Youth Hub, Multi-Purpose Hall in Central Honiara, bringing an unique flavor to…
MEMBERS of the Catholic Diocese in Gizo, Western Province fought back tears as they watched the drama featuring the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. The solemnly commemoration of the annual event was witnessed by Catholic faithful from across the township as they reflected on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day began…
THE People’s Daily Online, the most popular comprehensive online news platform in China with more than 820 million viewers both domestically and internationally, has welcomed a group of international journalists to its headquarters in Beijing, introducing them to its the various online media platforms utilised to inform, educate and entertain the Chinese People and also…
Sometimes, the best gifts arrive when we need them most — and often, when we least expect them. For Gloria Siwainao, an Environmental Health Officer based in Auki, a pre-Easter trip to Honiara was meant for business. But with her aging mother in mind, she also intended to purchase a 3000-litre water tank for their…
The Kukum Valley Seventh-day Adventist Primary and High School in Honiara marked a significant milestone on 28 March 2025 with the official naming and dedication of the Alex Currie Multipurpose Centre. This new facility, a 630-square-metre structure, stands as a testament to the dedication and generosity of Dr Alex Currie, whose lifelong commitment to…
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will officially hand over a Student Wellbeing Project and Counselling Centre to Betikama Adventist College (BAC) next month. The announcement was declared to the BAC Bevan Tutuo on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by representatives from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia and ADRA Solomon Islands. The…
When she was younger, Jennifer Hunuehu Kinikoroa from the Solomon Islands witnessed her grandparents working hard to preserve their traditions to ensure that their culture would never be forgotten. She wanted to do the same, but knew that to protect her heritage, she would need qualifications. “USP Lautoka Campus became a place where I could…