Guadalcanal Provincial Government

06/06/2026

PM Mathew Wale’s International Visit

06/06/2026

Acting PM Sade praises Melanesian Brotherhood legacy on founding anniversary

Honiara, Solomon Islands| 06 June 26|: The Acting Prime Minister Hon. Francis Sade (today) Saturday paid tribute to the founding of the Melanesian Brotherhood by the late Ini Kopuria, describing it as a pivotal moment in Solomon Islands’ spiritual, cultural and social history.

Speaking at the anniversary commemorations, Mr Sade said what began as the vision of a devout Guadalcanal policeman has grown into one of the most respected indigenous religious orders in the global Anglican Communion and a cornerstone of national identity.

Mr Sade said Ini Kopuria’s legacy stands as a testament to faith, humility and cultural dignity. By stepping away from colonial policing to form the “Tasiu”, Kopuria chose to share the message of peace and love through Melanesian hearts, languages and traditions.

“He did not import an alien structure; instead, he contextualised devotion, building a brotherhood not on authority or wealth, but on vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience,” Mr Sade said.

For over a century, he added, the Brothers have lived simply among communities, healing wounds, bridging divides and uplifting rural Solomon Islanders.

The Acting Prime Minister highlighted the Brotherhood’s role as a foundational pillar of peace and reconciliation, especially during the Ethnic Tensions. He said the unarmed Tasiu members risked everything to stand on the front lines of conflict, offering prayer, neutrality and sanctuary when fear fractured society.

Mr Sade solemnly remembered the martyrdom of the seven Brothers during that period.

“They paid the ultimate price for our nation's peace. Their courage showed us, and the entire world, that true strength does not come from the barrel of a gun, but from non-violence, love, and unwavering devotion to one's neighbour,” he said.

Mr Sade said the example of Ini Kopuria and the Melanesian Brotherhood remains relevant as Solomon Islands faces modern challenges of development, unity and social change.

“The Tasiu remind us that unity, mutual respect, and selfless community service are the ultimate pathways to national progress. They model a leadership based on service rather than status—a lesson every leader and citizen can emulate,” he said.

The Acting PM said the Government, through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, is strengthening ties between the state, churches and cultural institutions. The aim, he said, is to empower rural communities to resolve grievances locally before they escalate.

“Just as Ini Kopuria envisioned a uniquely Melanesian approach to spiritual life, our national policies increasingly empower traditional leadership structures to maintain everyday stability,” Mr Sade said.

He concluded by calling on Solomon Islanders to become “active living monuments” to the Brotherhood’s legacy by carrying its spirit of peacemaking into homes, churches and governance.

“May God continue to bless the Melanesian Brotherhood, and may He forever bless our beloved Solomon Islands,” he said.

06/06/2026

Great initiative MALD & JAAS - 🍚 🌱

05/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: “𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.”

On this World Environment Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to caring for the rich natural environment that surrounds us from our lush rainforests and fertile rivers to our coastal reefs and pristine shorelines.

As the effects of climate change grow ever more present in our daily lives, through rising seas, stronger storms, and shifting temperatures, the forests, rivers, and nature of Guadalcanal continue to remind us that nature itself holds the answers we need for a more resilient tomorrow.

Let us stand together as communities, customary landowners, leaders, and young people of this province to protect our natural heritage, take meaningful climate action, and nurture a way of life that honours both the land and the sea for the generations who will come after us.

Rooted in our kastom and guided by our responsibility to this island we call home, together we can build a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Guadalcanal, for our children, and for their children.

Guadalcanal Environment Division.

Photos: Credit to Ecological Solutions Foundation.

05/06/2026

GUADALCANAL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
SPORTS OFFICE

Official Notice

REGISTRATION OF TEAMS FOR THE GUADALCANAL PROVINCIAL GAMES 2026

The Guadalcanal Provincial Government Sports Division, through the support of the Solomon Islands National Sports Council (SINSC), wishes to inform all interested Sports Associations, clubs and Teams within Guadalcanal Province that registration is now open for participation in the upcoming Guadalcanal Provincial Games that will commence on the third week of June 2026.

Interested sports clubs and teams are invited to register their teams and submit a complete list
of players and officials for the sports listed below.

02/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲!

To the Premier of Isabel Province, Lawrence Hayward Kile, your Executive Government, the Isabel Provincial Assembly, and the good people of Isabel - home and abroad - we wish you a happy 42 Second Appointed Day Celebrations!

Let us work together for the betterment of our people and our beloved Nation.

May God Bless Isabel Province and Solomon Islands.

31/05/2026

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫
𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋

The Guadalcanal Provincial Government opposes the idea, as reported in the Solomon Star on 28th May 2026, of dividing Guadalcanal into two provinces in order to create three additional provinces in Solomon Islands.

While the Guadalcanal Provincial Government notes the media report may not have accurately reflected the policies of the GREAT Coalition Government, and while it acknowledges the Solomon Star’s retraction of the report and apology for misrepresenting the content of conversations between the Prime Minister, Hon. Matthew Wale, and the Western Province Premier, Hon. Billy Veo, the Guadalcanal Provincial Government requests a formal clarification from the National Government to assure the people of Guadalcanal. It notes the Solomon Star’s retraction and apology on 28th May does not constitute a clarification.

The Guadalcanal Provincial Government opposes any proposal to divide Guadalcanal because such a move would be contrary to the long-term aspirations of its people.

As the largest and second most populous province in Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal continues to face unique governance challenges under the current framework of the Provincial Government Act 1997. The Guadalcanal Provincial Government maintains that the most appropriate path forward lies not in the division of the island, but in greater devolution of powers and more equitable resource-sharing arrangements.

The Guadalcanal Provincial Government therefore reaffirms Guadalcanal’s demand for a federal system of government.

To advance this objective, the Provincial Government calls on the Bipartisan Task Force that reviewed the Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024 in March this year to submit the report to the Cabinet to determine the next appropriate legislative process for possible re-tabling of the Constituent Assembly Bill.

Furthermore, the Provincial Government calls on the National Government to re-table the Revenue Sharing Scheme Bill, first introduced in 2016, to ensure that provincial funding reflects demographic and geographic realities, including landmass, population, poverty levels, and contributions to the national GDP.

Concurrently, Guadalcanal Provincial Government also reaffirms its support to national reform priorities, including those relating to mining, education, lands, and infrastructure, as discussed between Premier Hon. Willie Atu and Hon. Prime Minister Wale during their recent meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Province remains a willing partner in Solomon Islands’ national development and is committed to achieving a greater degree of self-governance for the province, which remains a consistent, unified, and principled aspiration of its people. It is dedicated to pursuing this objective through peaceful, constructive, and constitutionally appropriate means in partnership with the National Government.

The Provincial Government encourages the people of Guadalcanal to remain engaged and to continue contributing positively to the economic and social development of the Province, while upholding their responsibilities as good citizens of Solomon Islands.

May God Bless Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands.

𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞.

29/05/2026

𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

Women leaders from Guadalcanal have taken a major step in supporting environmental protection and community development through a new partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

The Guadalcanal Council of Women and TNC officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the TNC office this week, marking a key milestone in their joint commitment to conservation and community resilience.

The partnership is part of the “Solutions for Marine and Coastal Resilience in the Coral Triangle” program, funded by the German Government through GIZ under the SOMACORE initiative. The project will run from June 2025 to December 2026 and covers Solomon Islands, Indonesia, and the wider Coral Triangle region.

Speaking during the signing, Guadalcanal Council of Women President Stella Kokopu said the agreement reflects a shared vision to support communities and protect natural resources.

“This MOU is important because it strengthens our partnership and creates a clear path for us to work together for our people and environment,” she said.

- BY KREINER TUKALI

BY KREINER TUKALI Women leaders from Guadalcanal have taken a major step in supporting environmental protection and community development through a new partn

29/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐈𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

Indigenous rangers across the Solomon Islands are embracing digital conservation as the Island Knowledge Institute delivers CoMapeo training workshops that integrate traditional knowledge with modern mapping tools to strengthen environmental protection and cultural preservation.

Guadalcanal Training

From 15th to 18th April 2026, IKI conducted a two-and-a-half-day CoMapeo workshop for members of the Soli and Itina Conservation Groups at Parangiju Mountain Lodge. Eight rangers participated, with four representatives from each conservation group.
The training focused on practical digital mapping skills using the CoMapeo mobile application, including GPS tracking, point-coordinate collection, and multimedia documentation via photo and audio recordings linked directly to mapped locations.

According to Mr. Gumese Puisasa, the training represents an important step in strengthening indigenous guardianship systems.

“After this training, our rangers are now equipped with essential mapping skills, from tracking and recording coordinates to capturing multimedia data in the field. CoMapeo is a powerful tool that strengthens how we manage and protect our environments.”

An Itina ranger representative also highlighted the significance of the technology in preserving traditional knowledge:

“CoMapeo is a game changer. Our traditional way of mapping and sharing knowledge has always been oral. Now, we can digitize that knowledge by capturing stories, places, and experiences and preserving them for future generations.”

Participants described the training as highly practical and empowering, helping them gain confidence in applying digital conservation tools within their protected areas.

Supporting Rangers on the Ground

As part of the initiative, IKI also provided practical field equipment to participating ranger groups, including smartphones, GPS devices, and power banks to support field data collection and conservation monitoring activities in remote areas.
The support ensures that rangers are better equipped to carry out mapping, monitoring, and documentation work on the ground, even in areas with limited access to electricity and communication infrastructure.

By combining digital tools with practical field equipment, IKI aims to strengthen long-term indigenous-led conservation efforts while improving the ability of local communities to manage and protect their own environments and knowledge systems.
Strengthening Indigenous Conservation Leadership
These trainings reflect the Island Knowledge Institute’s continued commitment to indigenous empowerment, community-led conservation, and cultural knowledge preservation across the Solomon Islands.

By combining traditional knowledge systems with digital tools like CoMapeo, local rangers are not only strengthening conservation efforts but also ensuring that stories, language, environmental knowledge, and cultural heritage are preserved for future generations.
Through the Sky Islands Initiative under the Remoto program, IKI continues to support indigenous communities in building locally driven solutions that protect biodiversity, strengthen cultural identity, and uphold indigenous ownership of knowledge and data.

- Jovi Loifii Totorea, 29 May 2026

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27/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐮 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝 - 𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐨

The Premier of Guadalcanal, Hon. Premier Willie Atu was warmly received at the opening of the Diocese of Guadalcanal’s 6th Synod on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The event, held at Lengalau in Tathimboko, marked a significant occasion for the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) community and the province at large.

Premier Atu, accompanied by Hon. Jimmy Saea (MPA for Tathimboko Ward and Minister of Women, Sports and Youth), Guadalcanal senior officials, former Prime Minister Dr. Derek Sikua, and law enforcement officers, joined the congregation early in the morning for the blessing of the monument commemorating the Anglican Church’s historic landing site.

The delegation later attended the formal opening service at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, led by Archbishop the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea, with the Synod address delivered by the Right Reverend Benedict Loe.

In his remarks, Premier Atu highlighted the enduring role of the church in shaping communities, noting Tathimboko’s historical importance as the birthplace of distinguished leaders who once served their community, province and the nation as a whole.

He further emphasized the need for collaboration between the provincial government and the church to address pressing social challenges, and called on clergy to continue guiding communities through prayer and leadership.

During the fellowship that followed, Premier Atu pledged SBD 10,000.00 to support the Synod business, which will run for four days.

He said that his Executive is committed to strengthening ties with churches and supporting their religious missions in the rural communities to ensure peace and prosperity are maintained.

The Premier’s delegation concluded their visit an returned to Honiara in the afternoon.

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