There is growing public interest in receiving an update on the proposed public tender process for land owned by the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) at Tavapuhaka, also known as the Lokuloku area, in Munda, Western Province. Lambeth resident and legal practitioner Edward Biku has called on the UCSI to provide clarity and transparency…
The Gwaiako South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) community in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province officially dedicated and opened its new church building last year marking a major milestone for the remote highland community in Ward 3 of the constituency. More than one hundred people attended the dedication ceremony held on December 31st 2025, witnessing the successful completion of…
Biche Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Community on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province over the weekend marked 100 years since the establishment of the Adventist Church and arrival of the gospel at the community. The Adventist gospel was formally established there in 1924. Over the weekend from Friday 27th December to Saturday [Sabbath] 28th December 2025 the community came together to successfully…
More than a thousand people gathered at the Roman Catholic Church in Buma Parish, West Kwaio Constituency, to celebrate Christmas Day with a special prayer Mass on Thursday morning. The large turnout filled the church building to capacity, which forced many worshipers to sit outside as they joined the Mass to mark one of the most important days in the…
Takwaisae community in Zone Three, Buma Parish, West Kwaio Constituency, marked a historic milestone on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as it hosted a Catholic Jubilee Cross celebration for the first time, drawing a large turnout from surrounding communities. The event was held as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the role of the churches in nurturing the spiritual well-being of our people. He was speaking on Monday morning during a firstever ‘Prime Minister’s Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel. Members of the media and church leaders were present at this historic reception organised specifically…
More than one thousand Roman Catholic worshippers from across the Shortland Islands far western border line, Choiseul Province, and Bougainville gathered at Gaomae, Shortland Islands, on Saturday to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP. The significant religious event drew strong support from neighbouring regions, including over 200 parishioners from the Piano Parish in Bougainville,…
The Dawea Transfiguration Early Childhood Centre (ECE) at Vura, East Honiara has become the latest Anglican school to receive official registration from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), following the handover of its registration certificate on Friday. Established in 2022, the school was created after a synodical decision by the Diocese of…
The Canaan community in Northwest Choiseul has officially commissioned a new chapel, marking a significant spiritual milestone for its people. The newly built chapel, named St Patrick Chapel, was commissioned this week in a well-attended ceremony that drew more than 800 people from the Pemba zone, including Barabarakakasa, Pachuava, Sirovanga, Vanimo and Tiqatare. The commissioning…
More than 5,000 people gathered on Monday 8th December 2025 to witness a historic moment for Vatulava Village, Lughuvasa District – East Guadalcanal: the consecration of the community’s first permanent church building. The event was described as a milestone that marks unity, commitment, and strong Christian Catholic faith within the highlands of Lughuvasa. Construction of…