BY LORETTA B MANELE
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) hosted a “Permanent Secretaries Retreat: Strengthening Leadership and Policy Coordination” on Friday, 31st October, 2025.
According to OPMC, this one-day retreat catered to permanent secretaries, policy secretaries and senior government officials and was held at Central Bank of Solomon Islands Recreational Area, Aruligho, West Guadalcanal.
Nego Sisiolo, Secretary to Cabinet chaired the meeting and laid emphasis on the collaborative leadership across ministries; urging government leaders to work together to address national challenges such as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Malaria, and to become better stewards of the nation’s resources.
He reminded Permanent Secretaries that their leadership roles go beyond their ministerial duties and called on them to take collective action on cross-cutting issues affecting Solomon Islands communities.
“Together, we must be intentional about fighting these diseases that continue to affect our people. As the coordinating Ministry, OPMC’s role is to ensure every ministry contributes meaningfully to a healthier and more sustainable Solomon Islands,” he said.
The retreat’s key sessions were;
– The Malaria Epidemic and National Strategies to combat malaria
– Understanding the Non-Communicable Diseases and addressing the growing NCD crisis
– National Sovereign Fund
– Framework for a stronger and more sustainable fiscal future
OPMC said the retreat serves as a vital platform for government leaders to reflect, strategize, and align national priorities, ensuring effective governance and progress towards national development goals.
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