BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
PUBLIC servants from across Western Province are taking part in a weeklong workshop in Gizo that aims to prepare government officers for the implementation of the new Public Service Act 2025.
The workshop is organised by the Ministry of Public Service (MPS) as part of its nationwide awareness programme to familiarise public servants with the new legislation before it comes into force.
Speaking to the media, MPS Permanent Secretary, Luke Cheka, said the workshop is focused on socialising the Public Service Act 2025, which was passed in October 2025.
He said the Act represents a significant reform of the country’s public service system and will replace the long-standing Public Service Act 1988.
“This is a completely new Act. It replaces the Public Service Act 1988 and will become the cornerstone of public service administration and human resource management in Solomon Islands,” Cheka said.
He said the ministry is preparing to revoke the 1988 legislation and enforce the new Act, making it essential for public servants to fully understand the changes before implementation.
Cheka said the workshop is designed to ensure government officers in Western Province are well informed and ready for the transition.
He added that the ministry has already conducted similar workshops in Malaita and Central Province and will continue rolling out the programme to other provinces.
Cheka said the new legislation introduces important reforms that will directly affect all public servants, particularly in areas such as performance management, recruitment, promotions and salary classification.
“These are important provisions that every public servant needs to understand because they will have a direct impact on how the public service operates and how officers are managed throughout their careers,” he said.
Cheka said the weeklong workshop provides participants with the opportunity to study the provisions of the new Act, ask questions and better understand the reforms that will shape the future administration of the Solomon Islands Public Service.
He said the awareness programme is part of its commitment to ensure a smooth transition to the Public Service Act 2025 once it is formally enforced.
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