On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Catholic Church of Solomon Islands and the faithful of Holy Name of Mary Tanaghai Parish west of Honiara gathered in great numbers to witness a historic moment of grace and thanksgiving as His Grace, Archbishop Christopher M. Cardone, OP, solemnly dedicated and blessed the newly constructed church building. Assisted…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is proud to support hosting the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 in Honiara. The Government is the event’s Platinum Sponsor of SB$2 million to support bringing the event for the first time in Solomon Islands this year. Early this week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the government is proud…
THE Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is a very unique platform, unlike typical western world pageants, the reigning Miss Pacific, Moemoana Schwenke of Samoa says. Miss Schwenke was speaking at a press conference in Honiara on Sunday. “It’s important to note that the Miss Pacific Island Pageant is very unique in the world and it is…
CHRISTIANS in the Pacific Islands region, including the eight Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025, have been urged to be the prophetic voice in their respective settings and the wider region on crucial issues. That was the underlying message of the sermon delivered at the Holy Eucharist Service at Anglican Church of Melanesia’s (ACOM’s) Saint…
THE eight contestants for the Miss Pacific Islands Crown this year were issued with their number placement and their specific speech topics early this week. Miss Solomon Islands Elsie Polosovai is Contestant Number One and her speech topic is ‘Education.’ The speech category is one of the categories in any MPIP and any pageant, contributing…
Bishop Peter Houhou celebrated the feast of St. John Bosco in Taro on January 31. The celebration was enlivened by activities that began upon his arrival on January 25, starting with his privileged visit to St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School on January 27. There the bishop was able to update the staff about the diocesan…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare (SNR&T) Constituency, David Gina has kept his election promise to Elomana Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ughele village in Ward 18 of South Rendova, Western Province. MP Gina promised that he will fully support the Elomana church building project during the 2024 National General…
THE Studio Homegrown Productions has celebrated its 20 years of media production services in Solomon Islands. The group, initially named ‘Pink Moskito Net Production’ was started by Karl Vaekesa and some of his Form 6 classmates at the Betikama Adventist College in 2004. Mr Vaekesa said the name ‘Pink Moskito Net Production’ was made in…
THE national government has been urged to collaborate with churches to raise awareness and combat the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country. This call follows remarks by the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai during the handover of the China-funded SBD90Million Comprehensive Medical Centre to the Solomon Islands Government…
Coral Sea Resort & Casino has officially signed its sponsorship agreement with MPIP – SI for the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. Our local Miss Solomon Islands Pageant, annually organized by the MPIP-SI Organizing Committee, has received continued support from Coral Sea over the years, cementing their position as one of the Silver…