Churches say no to extension of parliament
BY IRWIN ANGIKIChurches have come out voicing their opposition to government’s proposal to extend the life of parliament from four to five years.The Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) warns that this proposal shows government’s...
Churches remain silent on Sino-SI security pact
By EDDIE OSIFELOTWO umbrella bodies of churches in the country are still to make their stand over the controversial security Pact with China.Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFGA)...
Church worker sacked for refusing COVID-19 orders
A small group of Saint Barnabas Cathedral church in Honiara has expressed disappointment on the removal of Catechist Michael Saru after he refused to comply with Covid-19 protocols.Saru, who served the church for nine...
Inmates celebrate Christ’s victory
As part of the Christian tradition, Rove Central Correctional Centre inmates joined the global family to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ last Sunday.The event was held at St. Paul’s Chapel at...
SICA WANTS ‘FAIRNESS’
Gov’t asked to allow churches to reopenBy EDDIE OSIFELOSOLOMON Islands Christian Association (SICA) says the Government should accord churches the same favour it had given to casinos to operate at this time.Under latest curfew...
St Alban Parish visits Children’s ward
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOST Alban Parish during the Christmas and New Year season visited the Children’s ward at the National Referral Hospital.According to Vice Chairman, Boniface Supa the aim of their visit is to...
Suidani praises Dala community for showing unity
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAUKIPREMIER of Malaita province, Daniel Suidani congratulates communities of Dala Roman Catholic parish for the effort rendered towards the completion of their newly consecrated church building.Speaking after the consecration mass on Monday...
St Therese Takwa parish dedicate new church
BY IRWIN ANGIKIThe people of Takwa village, North Malaita, celebrated the dedication of their newly completed church over the weekend.The three-day programme kicked off on Friday and culminated in a finale on Sunday, marked...
Churches assist Chinese families
LOCAL faith-based organizations have teamed up to assist Chinese families affected by the recent unrest in Honiara.In a statement this week, The Church Agencies Network for Disaster Operations (CANDO) comprising of the Solomon Islands...
Bishop Seka retires
THE Right Rev Ben Seka, Bishop of the Diocese of Central Solomons (DOCS) in the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) officially laid down the diocesan Pastoral staff that was handed to him when he...