Honiara, Solomon Islands, and Sydney, Australia: Photos by Linny Folau, staff photo journalist, Matangi Tonga Online. See also: Safer Solomons thanks to good neighbours, says Tongan PM [2] and Gun free monument marks region's mission in the Solomons [3] and Still a lot of work to be done in Solomons, says Tongan PM [4]

1. Linny Folau finds a scenic view of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, following a trip to Solomon Islands on a Pacific Group Media Visit hosted by the Australian Government. The group also visited Sydney and Canberra from July 27-31.

2. Helicopter trip to the Weathercoast, Solomon Islands, on July 23, locals happily standing around it.

3. A five year old girl looks after her little brother, Weathercoast, Solomon Islands, July 23.

4. The arrival of the Prime Minister of Tonga HRH Prince ...‘Ulukalala at the Farewell Military Parade held at the grounds of the Honiara International Airport, July 24.

5. Six members of the Tongan military contingent who participated in the Honiara march to celebrate the one year anniversary of the arrival of RAMSI in the Solomons, July 24. Standing from left, Private Kali, Private 'Ahofono, Private Fe'’ao and Private Lau'’i; kneeling from left, Private Niupalau and Private Filikitonga.

6. Tongans in the Solomons, from left Woman Police Constable Faletau; Commander of Tongan Police Sinilau Kolokihakaufisi, Commander of the Tongan Police Contingent currently serving in RAMSI...’s Participating Police Force in the Solomons; Assistant Superintendent for Police Ashley Fua.

7. Tongan Military Contingent to the Solomons during the Farewell Military Parade held on the Honiara International Airport grounds, July 24.

8. Tongan military contingent'’s camp at Henderson military base, soldiers preparing for their return back home on July 27.

9. Unveiling of the Solomons Gun Free monument by the Australian Defence Minister Senator Robert Hill and New Zealand Defence Minister Mark Burton held at Rove Park on July 25.

10. Solomons Panpipe Dancers get ready to celebrate in the Honiara July 24 RAMSI anniversary march.

11. Tin cans were the musical instrument of choice for some of Australia...’s military troops for the RAMSI anniversary march, July 24.

12. Watching the celebration parade, at Lawson Tama stadium, July 24, were Australia's Minister for Defence Senator Robert Hill, the Prime Minister of Tonga Prince 'Ulukalala Lavaka Ata, the Prime Minister of the Solomons Sir Allen Kamikeza, his wife, and Governor General of the Solomons Nathaniel Waena.

13. Military and Police Contingents from the participating force of RAMSI and other invited guests, including Commander of Tongan Police Sinilau Kolokihakaufisi and Navy Commander Satisi Vunipola in Honiara at Lawson Tama, July 24.

See also: Safer Solomons thanks to good neighbours, says Tongan PM [2]

Gun free monument marks region's mission in the Solomons [3]

Still a lot of work to be done in Solomons, says Tongan PM [4]