- Parliament to reconvene tomorrow for final sitting of 2025
BY NED GAGAHE
Parliament will reconvene at 9.30am on Monday, December 15, 2025, to begin debate on the Motion of Sine Die, following a move by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to bring the final sitting of the year to a close.
The motion, moved by the Prime Minister on Thursday, December 11, proposes that Parliament adjourn sine die on December 17, 2025, marking the end of parliamentary business for the year.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Manele thanked Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, Standing Committees and the Office of the Speaker for their collective work throughout 2025.
He highlighted major legislative achievements passed by the House during the year, including the Special Economic Zone Act, the National Building Standards Act, public service reforms, and the 2026 Appropriation Act.
The Prime Minister said the passage of the 2026 Budget signals the beginning of an intensive year ahead, urging Ministers and Permanent Secretaries to immediately begin implementation once warrants are issued.
He called for stronger focus, discipline and preparedness as ministries roll out development programmes in the new year.
Prime Minister Manele also acknowledged the important oversight role of Parliament’s Standing Committees, noting the active engagement of the Public Accounts Committee and the Bills and Legislation Committee. He encouraged other committees to make greater use of Question Time to raise issues affecting citizens.
“This is a key part of ensuring transparency and keeping the concerns of our people at the centre of parliamentary scrutiny,” he said.
The Prime Minister further recognised the contributions of public servants, teachers, police officers, provincial authorities, private sector partners, non-government organisations, churches and development partners for their continued support to national development throughout the year.
As the House prepares to adjourn sine die, Prime Minister Manele encouraged Members of Parliament to reflect on the work undertaken in 2025 and return in January with renewed energy and commitment.
At the conclusion of the debate next week, Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die. The term, derived from Latin meaning “without a day,” indicates that no date is set for the next sitting. Once adjourned, Parliament will only reconvene when formally summoned under constitutional or standing order requirements.
Prime Minister Manele said that he has deliberately held back his Christmas greetings, saying he will deliver them when winding up the Sine Die Motion on Wednesday.
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