Hon Premier Kenneth Sagupari (left in front), His excellence British High Commissioner to SI, Paul Tuner (right in front), and members from HMS-Tamar. (HMS-Tamar at anchor in Tulagi Bay at the background)
HMS TAMAR AND BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SOLOMON ISLANDS DELEGATION VISIT NAMBAWAN HAUS MUSEUM, TULAGI, CENTRAL PROVINCE
Honiara, Solomon Islands – 18/05/2026 – The Ministry of Culture and Tourism acknowledges and welcomes the visit by His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Tamar, a Royal Navy vessel from the United Kingdom, to Tulagi, Central Province, on 15 May 2026. The visit was undertaken with the support of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Maritime Police.
It was fitting that HMS Tamar visited Tulagi, as the island holds an important place in the history of the Solomon Islands as the location where the British Protectorate established the country’s first capital. The visit reflects the enduring historical ties and friendship between the United Kingdom and Solomon Islands.
The delegation was led by the British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Paul Turner, who was joined by the Premier of Central Province, Kenneth Sagupari, together with Provincial Ministers and officials, to welcome HMS Tamar and its crew ashore in Tulagi.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Nambawan Haus Museum site. The program commenced with a cultural performance by the Tulagi Youth Cultural Group, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the people of Central Province.
This was followed by a short-guided tour of the museum facilities and surrounding historical sites. The delegation also visited the Colonial British Graveyard located on the western end of Tulagi Island, paying respect to the island’s significant colonial history.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism acknowledges the continued support of the British Government towards the Solomon Islands Government and the Central Provincial Government in the development of the Nambawan Haus Museum.
The visit demonstrates the shared commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s historical and cultural heritage for future generations.
The Ministry would also like to sincerely thank the Office of the British High Commissioner for coordinating and facilitating this important visit.
This visit marks another important milestone in the development of the Nambawan Haus Museum as preparations continue towards its formal opening scheduled for 29 June 2026.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism looks forward to strengthening partnerships that support the preservation, promotion, and recognition of Solomon Islands’ rich history and cultural identity.
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The Delegation warmly welcomed by Tulagi Youth Cultural group at the Nambawan Haus Museum.
The delegation group photo in front of Nambawan Haus Museum towards Iron Bottom Sound, with members of the Tulagi Youth Cultural group, CPG Senior staff, British High Commissioner (HE Paul Turner), Hon Premier, Kenneth Sagupari, and HMS-Tamar ship’s party.