BY NED GAGAHE
A three-member delegation from the Bougainville House of Representatives have commenced a weeklong parliamentary attachment with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands.
Deputy Speaker Morris Toiraena welcomed the delegation during Parliament’s sitting on Monday, July 14, 2025.
He later met them for a courtesy call at the Speaker’s Lounge, joined by Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Hallu.
The delegation includes Peter Topura, Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives, Adrian Hihiru, Assistant legal counsel and Wesley Porake, Director of Finance and Administration.
Their visit is part of a long-standing parliamentary twinning programme involving Bougainville, Solomon Islands and the Parliament of New South Wales, Australia.
The partnership, established in 2007 under the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Pacific Twinning Program, strengthens capacity, supports democratic governance, and builds regional cooperation.
During the week, the officials will meet key departments in parliament.
These include Procedure, Finance, Committees, Library, Research, Civic Education, Media and Hansard.
The visit aims to give the officials practical experience in parliamentary operations.
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