About the Ministry of Home Affairs

The Ministry of Home Affairs has been one of the major Government Ministries under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). It coordinates the functions that directly led towards shaping the welfare of Solomon Island citizens. (SIG-MHA 2020.)

Minister of Home Affairs

Our Services

Ministry services include:

• Electoral Reform (Electoral Act reviews and Election processes)
• Legislative Reviews (HCC Act, Gaming and Lotteries, NGO Bill, Citizenship Act and Censorship Act)
• Sports development and hosting Pacific Games (Strengthening operations of the National Sports Council)
• Civil Registration & Vital Statistic System (Demographic Coding System)
• Civil Affairs and Stakeholders Partnerships (NGOs, Churches, Chiefs, Development Exchange Services and Civil Society Groups)
• Strengthening operations and relationships with the Honiara City Council
• Drawing up annual and special public holidays
• Administer and issue public liquor ban of specific durations

To achieve its mission, the Ministry delivers services through its six (6) Divisions.

Essential Services

Divisions and Departments

The Ministry of Home Affairs has the following Divisions and Departments under its umbrella. You will find quick information about each and their contact details if required.

Corporate Services Division

The Corporate Services Division is one of the main Divisions within the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Division comprises of two important units, Accounts and Admin.

The Accounts Unit supervises the execution of the Ministry’s Budget on a daily basis and ensures that all needed procurements for the Ministry is met.

The Admin Unit ensures that all administrative matters of the Ministry is taken care of, and oversees staff recruitment, promotions and disciplinary matters.

Civil Registration Division

The Civil Registration Division provides individuals and the State with legal recognition that a birth, death or marriage has taken place.

Civil Affairs Division

The Civil Affairs Division is a customer oriented service provider that plays an essential role within the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The division is mandated to administer and enforce the relevant laws of the Solomon Islands and the policy priorities of the Government of the day.

Sports Division

The Sports Division ensures that appropriate support is provided to the National Sports Council that has the mandate by law to administer and coordinate sports development in the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands Electoral Commission

The Office of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is the administrative arm of the Electoral Commission and headed by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

The commission is responsible for all functions of voter registration and the conduct of all National General Elections including By-Elections.

Honiara City Council

The administration of the Honiara City Council Act is a prerogative of the State Minister for Home Affairs.
The Ministry is responsible to ensure that the HCC carries out its functional roles and mandates effectively and efficiently to delivery optimum services to all inhabitants of Honiara Township.

Documents and Links

Documents

1. MHA Corporate Plan 2021-2025 (in review)
2. National & Provincial Public Holidays – 2026
3. National & Provincial Public Holidays – 2025

Links

• Solomon Islands Electoral Commission
• Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
• Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs
• Ministry of Finance and Treasury
• Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration

Express Directory

Here you will find the direct contact details for relevant staff at The Ministry of Home Affairs. Please feel free to get in touch should you have any queries you wish to discuss.

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.