THE workshop on Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture continued yesterday with discussions covering the areas of Treaties on Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture, Government Policy and the economic benefits of Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture. Speaking on behalf of the participants, Lawrence Makili said: “Today like yesterday is also interesting. “With the…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism opened a workshop on Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions at the OG conference room at the Jehiel Kwaimani Building in Honiara, Monday. Speaking at the opening, Director of Culture Dennis Marita said: “This is the first time that any workshop on this important subject is held in our country.”…
CHIEFS and members of the Marovo Council of Chiefs (MCC) completed a three-day follow-up governance workshop at Chubikopi Village, Marovo Island, recently. The purpose of the workshop is to provide chiefs and leaders in the communities knowledge on governance responsibilities and to further empower them of their customary roles and responsibilities. The workshop was funded…
Aug 5, 2015-Savaii, SAMOA: Fifteen chefs from Savaii in Samoa are receiving a once in a lifetime training opportunity with celebrity Chef, Collin Chung in a week-long training in collaboration with the Samoa Tourism Authority. The training is focused on encouraging the use of local foods in cuisine, promoting creativity in food preparation and working…
The proposed meeting to discuss issues faced by local bus owners in Honiara with the stakeholders failed to eventuate on Tuesday due to lack of attendance by the local bus owners. After the shocking five hours strike by bus drivers and conductors on Monday, an agreement was reached for a meeting with the stakeholders to…