[Published on Saturday, 18 April 2026]
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Nine provincial premiers of Solomon Islands successfully concluded their Second Quarterly Meeting for 2026, held on Tuesday and Wednesday this week in Honiara.
The meeting focused on key agenda items, including the review of the Provincial Government Act 1997 (PGA) and the Provincial Assembly Members Salaries and Allowances Determination (PAMSAD).
Other important issues reflecting the collective efforts and priorities of the provinces were also discussed.
In a joint statement, the premiers said their first joint submission for the review of the PGA 1997 and PAMSAD was made in August 2025.
A follow-up to the submission was carried out during their first quarterly meeting in January 2026, when the premiers paid courtesy visits to the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The premiers are advocating for a review of the PGA 1997 to reflect current realities and strengthen provincial governance.
Similarly, they are also seeking improvements to the PAMSAD to enhance its effectiveness and ensure that the roles and responsibilities of provincial assembly members are fully recognised, as mandated leaders working closely with communities and managing resources for the development of all provinces and Solomon Islands as a whole.
As part of this week’s program, the premiers paid courtesy visits to the PMO and MPGIS on Wednesday and Thursday.
A key purpose of these meetings was to seek a formal response to their August 2025 submissions, as they are yet to receive feedback from the national government.
The meetings also provided an opportunity for the premiers to raise other provincial matters requiring the attention of the national government.
“As a second-tier government, we remain committed to working together and with the national government to advance reforms that directly benefit our people.
“We acknowledge the support of our communities, chiefs, churches, and partners as we carry out our mandates,” the premiers said in the statement.
A total of eight provincial premiers and one deputy premier attended the two-day Second Quarterly Meeting for 2026 in Honiara.
Photo credit: Premier Kenneth Sagupari
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