BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said parliament’s adjournment for November 24, 2025 is to give ample time for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to scrutinise the national budget.
Speaking to local media at his press conference earlier this week, PM Manele said this is an important process to transparency and accountability.
“As you know, parliament has been adjourned to 24th November 2025. During this time, the 2026 national budget is expected to be finalised and submitted to parliament, and subsequently for the scrutiny of the Public Accounts Committee. As you know, this is an important part of our democratic process to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds,” PM Manele said.
He also stated that his period also allows the government to focus on key policy and governance matters that affect Solomon Islanders.
“And as you know, that the people of Solomon Islands expect transparent, accountable, and effective leadership,” he said.
Parliament is scheduled to resume sitting on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a special adjournment.
The motion for this special adjournment was moved by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Friday, October 24, 2025.
The purpose is to allow the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sufficient time to scrutinize the Appropriation Bill 2026 (the National Budget).
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