About the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism was established by the National Government to oversee the development of tourism, and preserving cultures and arts in the country.
Minister of Culture and Tourism
Hon. James Bonuga
Welcome to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Our Mission is to create an effective Government Ministry that proactively and strategically addresses the growth prospects and economic development opportunities in the tourism, cultural, arts and heritage sectors. This is done through valuable and sustainable partnerships with resource owners, Government and development partners.
Divisions & Departments
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has the following Divisions and Units under its functional structure.
Corporate Services Division
The Corporate Services Division provides administrative and financial management supporting roles to the office of the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, all core technical functions, ministerial staff and the general public.
Culture Division
The Culture Division preserves the Solomon Islands culture to ensure social and nation building through relevant policies and implementation strategies.
Tourism Division
The Tourism Division develops and implements policies, and administrates tourism development by providing training for existing and potential tourism operators of the Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands National Museum (SINM)
The National Museum collects, preserves, protects, safeguards records, and develops and promotes the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands.
National Archives of Solomon Islands (NASI)
The National Archives captures, preserves, protects and manages records of the Solomon Islands Government for good governance and accountability.
National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery assists Artists and Carvers in providing a venue to market their products, and encouraging emerging artisans to develop their knowledge and skills.
Express Directory
Here you will find the direct contact details for relevant staff at The Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Please feel free to get in touch should you have any queries you wish to discuss.
| No | Given Name | Position Title | Contact | Division | Direct Lines | Extensions |
| EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| 1 | James Bonuga | Hon. Minister | 7207406 | Executive Mangement | 45908 | 303 |
| 2 | Bunyan Sivoro | Permanent Scretary | 7497539 | Executive Mangement | 45979 | 302 |
| 3 | Philip Sukibuka | Deputy Secreaty Coorperate | 7488620 | Executive Mangement | 45995 | 318 |
| 4 | Tony Ahikau Heorake | Deputy Secreaty Technical | 7215971 | Executive Mangement | 45976 | 319 |
| 5 | Lilly Tinoni | Executive Personal Secretary | 7285305 | Executive Mangement | 45978 | 301 |
| Cooperate Support Service ( Admin/Policy/Project & Accounts) | ||||||
| 1 | Eddie Aife | Human Resource Manager | 7480733 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45985 | 308 |
| 2 | Rachael Pate Sibisopere | Director Policy Planning | 7326369 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45989 | 312 |
| 3 | Hudson Kaefia | Director Project Management | 7595831 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45982 | 305 |
| 4 | Joseph Mamau | Financial Controller | 7986129 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45988 | 311 |
| 5 | Nina Philmarie Fakaomea | Senoir Admin Officer | 7468696 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45986 | 309 |
| 6 | Jeffery Luxton Kenitou | Assistant Financial Controller | 7601078 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45988 | 311 |
| 7 | Augustine Peli | Supversing Registry Officer | 7579554 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45987 | 310 |
| 8 | Belwyn Rapikafua | Receptionist | 7525258 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45999 | 300 |
| 9 | Jimmy Fika | Logistic Officer | 7943357 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45999 | 300 |
| 10 | Janet Kwaiwata | Officer Cleaner | 7739370 | Admin/Coorperate Support | 45999 | 300 |
| Tourism Division | ||||||
| 1 | Gregory Auta’a | Director of Tourism | 7440140 | Tourism Division | 45984 | 307 |
| 2 | Bjorn Svensson | Tourism -Technical Advisor | 7697902 | Tourism Division | 45983 | 306 |
| 3 | Joan Rata Sautehi | Senior Tourism Officer- Eastern Region Officer | 7323648 | Tourism Division | 45983 | 306 |
| 4 | Jonathan Taisia Sinapati | Principal Tourism Officer – Western Region Officer | 7204933 | Tourism Division | 45993 | 316 |
| 5 | Tobias Sandakabatu | Senior Tourism Officer- Minimum Standards | 7713987 | Tourism Division | 45992 | 315 |
| 6 | Laurie Leketo | Senior Tourism Officer- Research Officer | 7488954 | Tourism Division | 45994 | 317 |
| 7 | Mark Ligo | Senior Tourism Officer- Investment Officer | 7205420 | Tourism Division | 45981 | 304 |
| 8 | Emily Tavake | Senior Tourism Officer- Cruisng Officer | 7491862 | Tourism Division | 45990 | 313 |
| 9 | Jessica Saeni | Principal Tourism Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation | 7570130 | Tourism Division | 45992 | 315 |
| National Archives Division | ||||||
| 1 | Julian Chonigolo | Director National Archives | 7440382 | National Archivies Division | 45971 | 201 |
| 2 | Grace Delight Siehu | Senior Typist | 7729210 | National Archivies Division | 45970 | 200 |
| 3 | Kabini Afia Kymani Fa’ari | Principal Conservationist | N/A | National Archivies Division | 45973 | 203 |
| 4 | Bernard Rizu William | Senior Archivist | 7491469 | National Archivies Division | 45975 | 205 |
| 5 | Mike Floyd Puhara | Senior Microfilm Officer | 7415876 | National Archivies Division | 45975 | 205 |
| 6 | Margreth Naomi | Senior Research Officer | 7396044 | National Archivies Division | 45972 | 202 |
| 7 | Goergina Kejoa | Assistant Archivist Research | 7832454 | National Archivies Division | 45970 | 200 |
| 8 | Alice Enley | Officer Cleaner | 7154391 | National Archivies Division | 45970 | 200 |
| 9 | Zacchus Pese | Gardener | N/A | National Archivies Division | 45970 | 200 |
| National Meuseum Division | ||||||
| 1 | Lawrence Kiko | Sup. Director National Mesuem | 7653777 | National Museum Division | 45943 | 103 |
| 2 | Stephen Manebosa | Senior Field Officer | 7387088 | National Museum Division | 45940 | 100 |
| 3 | Glen Deni | Photographer | 7740476 | National Museum Division | 45942 | 102 |
| 4 | Grinta Gay Aleeke | Principal Ethnology | 7622265 | National Museum Division | 45944 | 104 |
| 5 | Shirley Mwanesalua | Curator | 7233973 | National Museum Division | 45944 | 104 |
| 6 | Patricia Vaegi George | Museum Attendant | 7786286 | National Museum Division | 45940 | 100 |
| 7 | Lillian Bobby | Senior Typist | 7319047 | National Museum Division | 45940 | 100 |
| 8 | Julie Fo’olea | Office Cleaner | 7323090 | National Museum Division | 45940 | 100 |
| 9 | Solomon Monesi | Gardener | 7145025 | National Museum Division | 45940 | 100 |
| National Culture Division | ||||||
| 1 | Dennis Marita | National Culture Director | 7487209 | National Culture Division | 45967 | 503 |
| 2 | Steven Namosu Paukari | Deputy Culture Director | 7632654 | National Culture Division | 45949 | 502 |
| 3 | Thinking Nguisanga Maitaki | Pricipal Culture Officer- Venue Co Ordinator | 7390962 | National Culture Division | 45977 | 506 |
| 4 | Benedict Horuna | Principal Culture Officer | 7568802 | National Culture Division | 45947 | 500 |
| National Art Gallery Division | ||||||
| 1 | Julie Ann Fakaia | National Art Gallery Curator | 7499026 | National Art Gallery Division | 45939 | 401 |
| 2 | Concy Hiko | Receptionist | 7120193 | National Art Gallery Division | 45939 | 400 |
| 3 | Lisa Lulu | Office Cleaner | 7601058 | National Art Gallery Division | 45939 | 400 |
| 4 | Nelson Sobo | Gardener | 7117773 | National Art Gallery Division | 45939 | 400 |
Location
If you’re in the Solomon Islands and wish to visit us, our office location is provided below for your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you.