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Funeral of the seven Melanesian brothers who died in Solomon Islands

Funeral of the seven Melanesian brothers who died in Solomon Islands

The Melanesian Brothers who were allegedly killed by followers of the militant leader, Harold Keke, will receive a final burial on Friday 24 October.

23 October 2003

Brother Richard Carter's message about the Melanesian Brothers

Brother Richard Carter's message about the Melanesian Brothers

I am writing to let you know that yesterday it was confirmed by the Australian intervention force in Solomon Islands that the six brothers who were taken hostage in April of this year by the militant leader Harold Keke have been killed.

09 August 2003

Solomon's rebel leader says six hostages are dead

Solomon's rebel leader says six hostages are dead

Solomon Islands rebel leader, Harold Keke, has told an Australian-led intervention force that six missionary hostages from the Anglican Melanesian brothers are dead.

08 August 2003

Harold Keke releases four Anglicans; Melanesian brothers still held hostage

Harold Keke releases four Anglicans; Melanesian brothers still held hostage

Four Anglicans have been released by Solomon Island's rebel leader, Harold Keke.

08 July 2003

Anglican brothers held hostage in Guadalcanal

Anglican brothers held hostage in Guadalcanal

The Most Revd Ellison Pogo, Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia, confirmed this morning that six Brothers from the Melanesian Brotherhood are still being held hostage.

11 May 2003

Ordination of women in Melanesia

Ordination of women in Melanesia

The 10th General Synod of the Church of Melanesia, which met 20-31 October 2002, has agreed to the amendment of the Church's Constitution in order to allow women to enter into any of the ordained ministry of the Church, be it as deacons, priests or bishops.

20 January 2003

ERD Aids Solomon Islands Following Cyclone

ERD Aids Solomon Islands Following Cyclone

Episcopal Relief and Development is assisting victims in the Diocese of Temotu after Cyclone Zoe hit the Solomon Islands. The Category 5 cyclone struck the South Pacific islands hitting Tikopia and Anuta the hardest with winds of 200 mph on December 28 and 29, 2002

13 January 2003

10th General Synod of the Church of Melanesia - What happened?

10th General Synod of the Church of Melanesia - What happened?

The 10th General Synod of the Church of Melanesia was held in Honiara. The meeting of the governing body of the Church of Melanesia was held from 20 October - 31 October 2002.

12 December 2002

Melanesian Brotherhood Members awarded Solomon Islands Medal

Melanesian Brotherhood Members awarded Solomon Islands Medal

The Prime minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare has awarded the Solomon Islands Medal (SIM) to 22 members of the Melanesian Brotherhood, Society of St Francis and their chaplain.

25 July 2001

Letter from Rt Revd Dr Terry Brown, Bishop of Malaita

Letter from Rt Revd Dr Terry Brown, Bishop of Malaita

This is just a note to go with the statement of the Church of Melanesia Council of Bishops on the current Solomon Islands political and economic crisis.

30 May 2001