Double blessing for Cook Islands
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, 14 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Two women -- from different countries but with the same aim -- brought the Baha'i Faith to these remote islands half a century ago. > GO TO STORY

Reflections of Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda, 11 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Baha'is from different ethnic groups joined together in unity at a meeting here where they reviewed the achievements of their community and made plans for the future. > GO TO STORY

Arts portray life of the spirit
SCARBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 9 December 2003 (BWNS) -- British Baha'is explored creative ways to portray the themes of a popular study course on spirituality at a national festival held here last month. > GO TO STORY

Lively festivities in Lesotho
MASERU, Lesotho, 3 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Lively performances of dance, music and storytelling were highlights of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Baha'i Faith in Lesotho, held from 10-12 October 2003. > GO TO STORY

High-ranking member of the Baha'i Faith passes away
HAIFA, Israel, 28 November 2003 (BWNS) -- The worldwide Baha'i community has lost one of its most cherished figures with the death on 26 November of Ali Akbar Furutan. > GO TO STORY

Island of faith holds jubilee
PALERMO, SICILY, Italy, 23 October 2003 (BWNS) -- It all began with the decisions of one woman in Massachusetts and a family in Michigan. > GO TO STORY

Dedicated citizens win awards
BRASILIA, Brazil, 15 October 2003 (BWNS) -- Brazilians who have devoted themselves to supporting human rights received "world citizenship awards" at a Baha'i-sponsored ceremony here. > GO TO STORY

Golden anniversary of the Queen of Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, 12 October 2003 (BWNS) -- When Shoghi Effendi, then the Head of the Baha'i Faith, announced the completion of the superstructure of the Shrine of the Bab 50 years ago this month, he used poetic words to indicate the significance of the occasion. > GO TO STORY

Devotion to human rights recognized
HELSINKI, Finland, 9 October 2003 (BWNS) -- Just after the birth of her fourth child, Melody Karvonen made a career change that put her on the path to be named Human Rights Worker of the Year in Finland. > GO TO STORY

Cameroon celebrates golden time
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, 23 September 2003 (BWNS) -- When there were only a handful of Baha'is in their country, five young Cameroonians left home to take the teachings of the Baha'i Faith to nearby lands. > GO TO STORY

Double cause for celebrations
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, 17 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Members of the Baha'i community here had a double reason to celebrate this month. > GO TO STORY

Learning on a higher plane
SAN FRANCISCO, United States, 16 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Scholars should move away from a combative style and lift their discussion to a higher plane, a senior professor told a major conference here. > GO TO STORY

Light of the spirit shines in the Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo Republic, 9 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Teachings on peace prompted Anselme Nkouka to become a Baha'i during the earliest years of the Baha'i community here. > GO TO STORY

Inspired art from spiritual infusion
SIDCOT, United Kingdom, 8 September 2003 (BWNS) -- "It is the atmosphere at the academy that makes you want to learn more and become better -- it gives you life and spirit!" said Chanelle Fusco, 20, describing her experience at the Baha'i Academy for the Arts in England. > GO TO STORY

In the midmost heart of the oceans
JAMESTOWN, St. Helena, 29 August 2003 (BWNS) -- Two Baha'is who have contributed to societies on remote islands have received high awards for their services. > GO TO STORY

Youth animators spring to life
THAMES, New Zealand, 28 August 2003 (BWNS) -- "I feel animated -- like a picture suddenly given life!" says Anisa Beckman, 22, who recently qualified to assist the development of junior youth (12 to 14-year-olds). > GO TO STORY

Dramatic stories thrill Malawi golden jubilee
LILONGWE, Malawi, 19 August 2003 (BWNS) -- Fifty years ago the two original members of the Baha'i community in Malawi would meet in the bush at night where they would say their prayers, discuss plans, enjoy biscuits, and then go their separate ways. > GO TO NEWS

Launching a ship of faith
KINIVING, Papua New Guinea, 18 August 2003 (BWNS) -- A new Baha'i center with a distinctive nautical design has taken pride of place here in a remote region of the country. > GO TO STORY

A natural driving force
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, 13 August 2003 (BWNS) -- Tony Deamer stepped on the gas pedal of his vehicle but didn't change down a gear as it rounded a corner and sped up a steep hill. Modified to run on coconut oil instead of diesel fuel, the four-wheel-drive took the slope without slowing down. > GO TO STORY

Memorial to a shining star
LONDON, United Kingdom, 10 August 2003 (BWNS) -- When British Baha'is cleaned a gravestone in a London cemetery recently they confirmed they had found the resting place of a figure of great historical importance. > GO TO STORY

Running the race of his life
PARIS, France, 8 August 2003 (BWNS) -- Champion runner David Krummenacker will be praying for his competitors at the world championships this month. > GO TO STORY

Spirited choir wins encores
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 30 July 2003 (BWNS) -- Sustained and often rhythmic applause greeted every song at the opening night here of a concert tour by Voices of Baha, an international Baha'i choir. > GO TO STORY

Joyous festivities in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 29 July 2003 (BWNS) -- The Governor General of Jamaica proclaimed 25 July 2003 as "Baha'i Day" for the Caribbean country. Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke made his official announcement on 23 July 2003 at a ceremony at his residence, the King's House. > GO TO STORY

Indian youth gather in unity
BHUBANESWAR, India, 24 July 2003 (BWNS) -- Youth from Baha'i communities in the rural and tribal areas of the Indian state of Orissa gathered for a festival recently to share ideas and experiences and to enjoy dance, theatre, talent shows and cultural performances. > GO TO STORY

A love for all peoples
BUEA, Cameroon, 17 July 2003 (BWNS) -- A Baha'i who played an historic role in the development of the Faith in Ireland, Great Britain and three countries in Africa died here on 20 June 2003. > GO TO STORY

Casting light on design of Temple
HAIFA, Israel, 15 July 2003 (BWNS) -- The architect of the new Baha'i Temple to be built in Chile, Siamak Hariri, sat down recently for a wide ranging interview about everything from the creative process to details of the design. > GO TO STORY

Royalty to bestow awards
LONDON, 1 July 2003 (BWNS) -- Two members of the Baha'i Faith who left their home countries to contribute to the development of other societies will receive awards from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in July 2003. > GO TO STORY

Translucent temple for Chile
HAIFA, Israel, 13 June 2003 (BWNS) -- A temple of light is to grace the continent of South America. > GO TO STORY

Against All Odds
Despite Grave Danger, Iran’s Bahais Study at Underground University
By Leela Jacinto
May 21 2003— Sitting in an austere Tehran living room, her clammy hands threatening to soil her answer sheet, Sahar R. knew that it was not the usual fear of academic failure that was causing her a bout of "examination nerves." > GO TO STORY

Religions come together as one
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, 20 February (BWNS) -- The essential unity of the world's religions was the theme of gatherings last month in places as far apart as Mauritius, Northern Ireland, Mali and Hong Kong. Throughout the world on 19 January 2003 people of various faiths gathered to celebrate World Religion Day, an event first celebrated more than five decades ago. > GO TO STORY

World of Spirituality Unveiled
QUITO, Ecuador, 16 February (BWNS) -- Spanish photographer Francisco Gonzalez was waiting for the perfect moment when he could capture secrets revealed to him in just seconds. That moment came as the sun shone its soft rays over the Lotus Temple in New Delhi. The resulting image (see Photographs) is one of the photographs in an exhibition currently on tour in Ecuador. > GO TO STORY

Victims and heroes remembered during prayer service
CANBERRA, Australia, 10 February (BWNS) -- Victims of bushfires in Australia's capital city Canberra were remembered in a special public prayer service held on 9 February 2003 in the Baha'i Centre here. The fires claimed the lives of four people and destroyed more than 450 homes, a major astronomical observatory and many other properties. > GO TO STORY

Coloured ribbons, a gold mine and a path to peace 
ORLANDO, FL, United States, 10 February (BWNS) -- Some have coloured ribbons in their hair, most are in pink uniforms and all look with solemn wonder at the camera held by a man from a far off land. These pupils of a new school in Haiti present an endearing sight in one of the photographs David Smith spreads before him. > GO TO STORY

Honouring a pioneer of racial harmony
CHARLESTON, SC, United States, 9 February (BWNS) -- Honouring an early American Baha'i who was also a leader in promoting racial harmony, the local Baha'i community of Charleston has created a museum in the former home of Louis G. Gregory. The museum was dedicated in a celebration, running 7-9 February 2003, which was attended by more than 300 people. > GO TO STORY

Azoh sings for tourism 
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
BOTSWANA, 10 January (Mmegi) -- Cameroon born musician Azoh-Mbi has released his debut album entitled "Sweet Temper". According to the artist, the soul searching album is targeted at the international market. Azoh described his album as a melting pot of African rhythms with European influence. > GO TO STORY

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