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Proposed La Perouse museum receives greenlight from President Macron

The proposed La Pérouse Museum in Vanikoro, Temotu Province, has received formal backing from French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirmed by the visiting French Ambassador for the Pacific, Her Excellency Véronique Roger-Lacan.

19 Nov 2025

Race to save Solomons’ history as radio reigns supreme
By Dominic Giannini from the Canberra Times The historical soundtrack of one of Australia’s near-neighbours is at risk of being forever lost. In a small room lined with shelves brimming with chronicles and recordings at the rear of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation in Honiara, sits Salei…
22 Sept 2025
Anniversaries
WWII site Bloody Ridge to be declared national park
The Solomon Islands Government is set to declare the famous World War II site Bloody Ridge in Central Guadalcanal a national park next month. It was declared by the permanent sectary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Andrew Nihopara, who said all plans were now in progress.
17 Jul 2017
Government
DCCG COMMITTED TO BLOODY RIDGE PROJECT
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to ensuring the proposed United States ‘Bloody Ridge Project’ is successfully implemented.
14 Jan 2016
Anniversaries
WAR MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTRE PLANNED: TOZAKA
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Board of Trustees and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Milner Tozaka has announced, a war museum and research centre is being planned to be built at the National University.
8 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
USA & SI COMMEMORATES 73rd ANNIVERSARY OF WWII
The United States of America and Solomon Islands today commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the landing of the US Marines and the Battle of Guadalcanal on August 7th, 1942. The commemoration began with a ceremony marking the landing of theUnited States marines on Guadalcanal.
7 Aug 2015
Arts and Culture
NATIONAL ARCHIVES MARKED INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES DAY
The National Archives in Solomon Islands has commemorated the International Archives Day in Honiara today. The event is observed annually on June 9th as the day the International Council on Archives has set aside to observe, advocate and promote the roles and responsibilities of archives…
9 Jun 2015
Children's Issues
SCHOOL CHILDREN CALLED ON TO LEARN ABOUT THE COUNTRY
The Permanent Secretary for Culture and Tourism, John Wasi has called on school children and young people in Solomon Islands to give attention to national museums and learn about the country.
25 May 2015
Australia
“FAEDIM BAEK” FAMILY ASSOCIATION SOLOMON ISLANDS RAISE FUNDS
The “Faedim Baek” Family Association Solomon Islands has held its first ever fundraising at the Art Gallery today. The aim of the association is to reconnect Solomon Islanders who were taken during the Blackbirding days, to reconnect with their relatives in the Solomon Islands.
21 Feb 2015
Banks
WESTPAC ANNOUNCED HISTORIC MOBILE BANKING IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
Westpac Bank has announced its historic mobile banking services across Telecommunication Networks in the country. Westpac Solomon Islands General Manager Elliott Griffin announced the milestone this week in the presence of key stakeholders.
13 Dec 2014
Australia
AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEAS ISLANDERS PORT JACKSON WORKSHOP STARTED
The Australian South Seas Islanders Port Jackson branch will be conducting a series of family tracing workshops for descendants of people who were black birded to Australia, beginning in Honiara tomorrow.
28 Nov 2014
Guadalcanal Province
WORLD WAR II JAPANESE FLAG FINALLY RETURNS HOME
A Japanese flag taken by American troops during the Guadalcanal Campaign in 1942 has been returned to the Japanese Embassy in Solomon Islands. The flag was taken by an American Marine veteran, Leonard Skinner, on Gavutu Island on August 8, 1942.
12 Jul 2014
Culture
BLACKBIRDING IMPORTANT HISTORY OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
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…
17 May 2014