Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (Solomon Islands)

Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Solomon Islands
Minister responsible
  • Stephen Kumi[1], Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs
Agency executive
  • Lottie Vaisekave[2], Permanent Secretary of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs
Websitehttps://solomons.gov.sb/ministry-of-traditional-governance-peace-and-ecclesiastical-affairs/

The Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) is one of the ministries of the Solomon Islands Government.

The ministry delivers government services to mediate conflicts, facilitate peace building training and facilitate the creation of traditional governance structures and systems.[3][4] It is also responsible for coordinating with stakeholders on peace building initiatives and developing a national peace policy in Solomon Islands.[5]

MTGPEA was previously named the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace.[4]

Organisation

MTGPEA consists of the following divisions:[4]

  • Corporate Services
  • Traditional Governance
  • Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs
  • Policy, Planning, Programme Development

References

  1. ^ Mamu, Moffat (2026-02-10). "Ministers Sworn-In". Solomon Star News. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  2. ^ "Ministry of peace to launch national peace policy soon | Theislandsun". theislandsun.com.sb. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  3. ^ Star News, Solomon (2025). "Independence message ministry of traditional governance peace and ecclesiastical affairs". Solomon Star News. Retrieved 2 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c Islands Government, Solomon (2025). "Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 2 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Star News, Solomon (27 March 2025). "National peace policy coming soon". Solomon Star News. Retrieved 2 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)