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NATPAN Festival opens in Honiara

By Agnes Menanopo The inaugural Solomon Islands National Panpipe (NATPAN) Festival 2026 officially opened today at the National Art Gallery in Honiara. The five-day event has brought together more than 20 panpipe groups from across the country, showcasing the rich diversity of Solomon Islands’…

1 Jul 2026

Culture
Aorigi Arts and Cultural Centre in Makira-Ulawa nears completion
By Chris Alex The Santa Catalina, also known as Aorigi Arts and Cultural Exhibition Centre in Makira-Ulawa Province, is nearing completion, marking an important milestone in efforts to preserve and promote the province’s cultural heritage.
12 Mar 2026
Western Province
Telina Village to Enthrone its New Paramount Chief in 2026
By Mary Manelegua Telina Village in Marovo Lagoon, Western Province, is preparing to enthrone its new paramount chief following the passing of its highly respected leader, the late Hon. Synder Rini, earlier this year.
25 Nov 2025
Culture
Gaena’alu People Mark Moro Day
By IAN KAUKUI The Gaena’alu people of Guadalcanal on Friday marked 19 years since the passing of the Moro Movement founder, the late Chief Moro Pelise, at Turarana in Central Guadalcanal.
26 Oct 2025
Culture
4th Grereo Festival 2025 underway in Honiara
By Mary Manelegua The 4th Grereo Festival 2025, has officially commenced in Honiara today. The event, themed “Rooted in Culture, Rising as One: Isabel Youth in Celebration,” aims to showcase the unique cultural heritage of Isabel Province through traditional performances, chants, and cultural…
25 Sept 2025
PIF
Traditional Voyage Canoes Depart Temotu for Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara
By Ian Kaukui The traditional voyage canoe of Temotu Province, known as Tepuke, and Fiji’s Uto Ni Yalo have departed Temotu Province en route to Honiara for the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
1 Sept 2025
Chiefs of Koisisi, Talise, and Lelegia attend Easter workshop to revive traditional conflict resolution mechanisms
Chiefs from the villages of Koisisi, Talise, and Lelegia gathered at Lelegia over the Easter weekend for a workshop aimed at reviving traditional conflict resolution practices.
24 Apr 2025
Music
Eleanor and Ethno Solomons thrive in NZ Experience
By Alex Dadamu Ethno Solomon Islands recently participated in the Ethno New Zealand camp and performed at the Auckland Folk Festival, thanks to the support of Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI).
12 Feb 2024
Caretaker PM calls for review of codified customs of Choiseul people
Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare hailed Choiseul Province for the initiative it took some years ago to codify its customs and traditions, however, the incumbent PM also called for its review.
31 Jan 2024
Care-taker Prime Minister conferred with highest Choiseul cultural honor
The people of East Choiseul constituency have accorded the care- taker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare with the suqu ceremony, a ceremony afforded to people with distinguished service to the people.
18 Jan 2024
Care-taker Prime Minister to be honoured by Choiseul people
Care- taker Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare will be bestowed with a chiefly title by the people of Choiseul Province next week. In preparation for the important cultural occasion, the care- taker Prime Minister will leave for Choiseul Province this coming weekend.
11 Jan 2024
Wogasia Successfully Held Spear Fighting Festival
Island of Santa Catalina or Aorigi in Makira/Ulawa Province has successfully hosted Wogasia or the Spear Fighting rite from the 18th to the 20th of May 2023.
24 May 2023
Lauru House of Chiefs Met PM Sogavare
Representatives of the Lauru House of Chiefs met Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare at his office this morning. The courtesy visit was to update as well as seek advice, assistance and support from the Prime Minister on the establishment of the Lauru ‘Padevatovato’ (Lauru House of Chiefs).
18 Jan 2023