BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
Deputy Director of the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) has described the reconciliation ceremony at Suvania in West Gizo as a monumental achievement.
Bruno Manele said the case took several years of dialogue, patience and cooperation before it was finally resolved in 2026.
He acknowledges the commitment shown by the two families involved, praising their willingness to work together over the years to restore peace.
“This reconciliation is a significant milestone not only for the families but also for our office,” Manele said.
He said the Suvania event marks the first time that the Peace Office in Gizo had successfully organised and facilitated a full reconciliation process of such scale.
Manele said the experience has provided valuable lessons for his team, particularly in understanding the importance of engaging in smaller reconciliation efforts as part of building towards larger resolutions.
“Our objective is to ensure communities live together in peace and unity.
“When communities are peaceful, it creates an environment where development can thrive,” he said.
Manele encourages communities facing conflicts to seek assistance from the Peace Office in Gizo, stressing that support is available to help resolve disputes through dialogue and traditional processes.
Manele reaffirms the ministry’s commitment to promoting harmony across communities, saying the Suvania reconciliation stands as an example of what can be achieved through patience, cooperation and mutual respect.
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