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Central Islands, Culture, Local News, News

Ngella MP completes last ‘Constituency Tour’ at Ghaeta District

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA PARAMOUNT Chief and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ngella Constituency Hon Bartholomew Parapolo has completed his last Constituency Tour at Ghaeta District, Dende Village, South-East Ngella. During his tour, he witnessed the commissioning of 12 Chiefs from…

Milton Ragaruma
November 27, 2018

Arts, Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

Dugong mother and calf unveiled

BY GEORGINA KEKEA RIGHT in the center of the National Art Gallery area lies a dugong mother and calf. Unveiled yesterday, the dugong mother and calf symbolizes the recognition of this mammal in our society. While some might think less…

Milton Ragaruma
November 20, 2018

Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

Business operators flies Solomon flag higher

BY GEORGINA KEKEA SOLOMON Islands might not be one of the best place to live in the world but it sure has something which Solomon Islanders can be proud of. In the recent DIVE Travel Awards 2018, Solomon Islands has…

Milton Ragaruma
November 19, 2018

Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

Tourism Solomons team US mission off to flying start

A Solomon Islands tourism mission to the United States has got off to a flying start with the team, led by Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto, hosting more than 80 of the US West Coasts’ senior travel media and…

Milton Ragaruma
November 15, 2018

Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

The Estonia experience

A step into the future and back From the tropical sunny side of the globe, Island Sun’s senior reporter Barnabas Manebona travels to one of the world’s leading e-societies, Estonia, where near-zero temperature and climate is only the tip…

Milton Ragaruma
November 14, 2018

Arts, Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

Tikopian delegation highlights SI in France

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA FRANCE is looking to support Solomon Islands after the film on Tikopia and its way of life was showcased in Paris, France. Two weeks ago, a high Chief from Tikopia and five elders representing their tribes…

Milton Ragaruma
November 12, 2018

Culture, Local News, News, Western

Sharing Marovo Carvings with the world

BY ELLISON VAHI THE Marovo Carver is a short Documentary about Marovo Carvings, life and culture in the Solomon Islands. Elliot Spencer as the Director and Producer of the Documentary Filmed it as it tells the story of Tasiro, a…

Milton Ragaruma
November 9, 2018

Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

PWDSI enjoys performances from visiting Taiwan acrobats

BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE People with Disabilities Solomon Islands (PWDSI) organization were treated to an array of performances by visiting members of the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe from National Taiwan College of Performing Arts at the National Museum’s auditorium yesterday.…

Milton Ragaruma
November 6, 2018

Culture, Honiara, Local News, News

Opening of craft market centre a milestone: Ma’ahanua

BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE country’s new craft market centre would not be a reality if not for the collaboration and partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Taiwan and development partners. Trade Commissioner for the Foreign…

Milton Ragaruma
November 6, 2018

Culture, Environment, Honiara, Local News, News

Visitors saddened by spoiled tourism & leisure sites

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA LOG ponds along the coast of Guadalcanal are a threat to the coastline and marine life. They also portray a negative image for tourism in the country. An example of such negative development is the log…

Milton Ragaruma
November 6, 2018

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