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Solomon Islands Honiara Mission
The Solomon Islands Honiara Mission serves in a tropical Pacific nation shaped by wartime history, island cultures, and growing Church beginnings.
- Pijin
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About the mission
The Solomon Islands Honiara Mission is based in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. Honiara lies on Guadalcanal, an island known for important battles during World War II.
Pijin is the main local language used in the mission area. English is also used in government, education, and many formal settings.
Pijin is the main local language used in the mission area. English is also used in government, education, and many formal settings.
At a glance
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Main city
- Honiara (129,569 people, 2019 census)
- Time zone
- Solomon Islands Time (UTC+11)
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest, warm year-round, with wetter weather from November through April
- Church in Solomon Islands
- 3,232 members, 10 congregations
- Congregations
- 10 branches
A short history of the area
Honiara developed around facilities built by the United States during World War II. The Battle of Henderson Field took place in 1942 in the area that is now near the airport. In 1952, Honiara became the capital of the British Protectorate of Solomon Islands, and government buildings began opening there.
Solomon Islands became independent in 1978, with Honiara remaining the national capital. Today, Honiara is the country's most populous and fastest-growing population centre. Its name comes from nagho ni ara, which is roughly translated as “place of the east wind” or “facing the southeast wind.”
Solomon Islands became independent in 1978, with Honiara remaining the national capital. Today, Honiara is the country's most populous and fastest-growing population centre. Its name comes from nagho ni ara, which is roughly translated as “place of the east wind” or “facing the southeast wind.”
The Church here
- 1986Imo Ta'asi was baptized at Brigham Young University in the United States.
- 1986Peter Joseph Salaka, a member of Parliament, was baptized in England by Ed Pinegar.
- 1987There were only three Latter-day Saints in Solomon Islands.
- 1987On March 10, Elder James E. Faust dedicated Solomon Islands for preaching the gospel and missionary work.
- 1992Solomon Islands were assigned to the Papua New Guinea Port Moresby Mission.
- 1995Elder E. Crawford Jones and Sister Judith Jones arrived as the first missionaries in the islands. Two Pijin-speaking missionaries from Papua New Guinea also began missionary work.
- 1995On February 5, the first sacrament meeting in Honiara was held with four people in attendance.
- 1996The Honiara Branch was formally organized on February 4, with 62 people present.
- 1998The Church had almost 100 members in Solomon Islands.
Temples nearby
Brisbane Australia Temple
Dedicated June 15, 2003 · About 1325 miles from Honiara
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HaloHello
- Wanem nao?How are you?
- Tangio tumasThank you very much
- PlisPlease
Foods to try
- Taro (a starchy root vegetable often boiled, baked, or served with fish)
- Cassava (a root vegetable commonly boiled, baked, or made into flour)
- Fresh fish (a common island food, often grilled or cooked with coconut)
- Coconut dishes (foods and sauces made with coconut milk or coconut cream)
Fun facts
- Honiara's National Museum and Cultural Centre includes eight traditional houses representing the nine provinces of Solomon Islands.
- A Japanese 155-millimetre howitzer known as “Pistol Pete” is displayed between the National Museum and the police station.
- Lawson Tama Stadium can hold 10,000 people and hosted the 2012 OFC Nations Cup.
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