Permanent Secretary for Culture and Tourism, John Wasi says Solomon Islands is optimistic to be the host of the next Melanesian Festival of Arts. The Permanent Secretary was part of the 168-member contingent from Solomon Islands attending the current Melanesian Arts Festival in Papua New Guinea.
Solomon Islands participants at the 5th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture continue to impress at satellite venues around Papua New Guinea. A statement from the contingent’s Media Team says – music bands, dance and panpipe groups traveled to satellite venues at Mount Hagen in the Highlands of…
Delegates to the 5th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture in Port Moresby have paid special tribute to the Director of the Culture Division of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism, following his death in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
A leader of the Solomon Islands contingent to the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in Papua New Guinea has passed away. In a service message through SIBC, the Minister, Permanent Secretary and staff of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announce, the late John Tahinao, Director of Culture,…
The current political impasse in Papua New Guinea has no effect on the Solomon Islands contingent to the 5th Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival in the country.
Day one of the Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Monday has highlighted Melanesian people’s close connection to their land and environment.
Tribal and Community members of the Gold Ridge Landowners have reconciled with the Executive of the Gold Ridge Mining Ltd, GRML. Initiated by the local Chiefs of Gold Ridge, the ceremony was performed to mend broken relationship between the company and the traditional landowners and surrounding…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, John Wasi is calling on all its partners to seriously consider cultural development in Solomon Islands. Forum Solomon Islands International reports, Mr.
Minister for Culture and Tourism, Samuel Manetoali has called for cultural tolerance, saying it must be upheld at all times to promote respect and cohesion in Solomon Islands societies.
The 2016 Solomon Games in Rennell and Bellona Province is an opportunity to showcase Solomon Islands cultures, according to the Renbell Local Organising Committee.
Cultural groups representing Solomon Islands in the upcoming fifth Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture in Papua New Guinea has staged a live dress rehearsal today at the National Museum Grounds.
Preparations for the Banana Festival in Makira Ulawa Province is progressing very well says the chairman of the Banana Festival Committee Mr Noel Mamau. Speaking to SIBC News Mr Mamau says preparation has been on schedule.
Blackbirding is an important part of Solomon Islands history says the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Samuel Manetoali. Speaking yesterday to launch the Australian South Sea Islanders Exhibition in Honiara, Minister Manetoali said some Solomon Islanders may have had grandfathers who were taken to…
The new CEO for the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has arrived. In a Government statement, Minister for Culture and Tourism Samuel Manetoali said the appointment of Josefa Tuamoto will bring a wealth of experience in marketing Solomon Islands as a tourism destination in the world.
The United Nations Development Programme recognizes the importance of culture in preserving peace. Launching ‘Talemaot’ – a creative writing book – on Tuesday in Honiara, UNDP Rep, Jude Solomon Devesi says UNDP recognizes the importance of story telling and creative writing as important component…
