BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has urges Permanent Secretaries to look beyond the government’s budget for funds for their ministries.
Manele uttered this at a meeting held with permanent secretaries (PS) on Friday last week.
The meeting was chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet Nego Sisiolo with Prime Minister Manele attending as Special Guest, a statement by the PM Press Secretariat on Sunday said.
Manele acknowledged and commended PSs for their dedication and hard work throughout 2025, noting that the shared objective of the public service is to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
Highlighting the critical role of PSs in implementing government policies, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of close collaboration with ministers and public servants to ensure policies reflect the priorities of the Government.
He calls for stronger engagement between the Prime Minister’s Implementation and Monitoring Unit (PIMEU) and line ministries to support effective policy delivery.
Manele also encourages permanent secretaries to adopt innovative approaches in sourcing additional financing for projects, noting that ministries face different challenges and opportunities.
“Ministries are encouraged to look beyond government budgets and explore partnerships with development partners and agencies,” he said, urging PSs to involve their Ministers closely in project development to ensure alignment and awareness.
The Prime Minister further emphasised the importance of legislative work, reminding permanent secretaries of Bills before Parliament to work closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers.
He said strong performance by PSs includes a clear understanding of legislation and a firm commitment to progressing Bills relevant to their ministries.
Preparations for Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028 were also highlighted as a major national milestone, the PM Press Secretariat statement said.
Manele noted that a National Taskforce has been established to lead preparations and encourages Permanent Secretaries to ensure that celebrations are marked by meaningful achievements, including the completion of key development projects.
The meeting agenda included discussions on preliminary outcomes of the 2025 Budget implementation, key reminders on the 2026 Budget strategy, distribution of the Fabric of Laws booklet funded under the ASIPJ through the Attorney General’s Chambers, and other business, the statement said.
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