BY NED GAGAHE
Students from two Honiara schools have gained first-hand experience of parliamentary democracy following educational visits to the National Parliament of Solomon Islands last week.
Students from Betikama Adventist College visited Parliament on Wednesday 22 April 2026, where they were given an overview of the country’s legislative system and democratic processes.
During the visit, the students toured the Parliament Chamber, observed how laws are debated and passed, and interacted with parliamentary staff responsible for supporting the work of Members of Parliament.
The program is part of Parliament’s ongoing civic education initiative that aims to strengthen youths understanding of governance, representation and law-making.
In a separate visit on Tuesday 21 April, students from White River Community High School also toured the National Parliament.
That visit followed a civic awareness outreach session conducted at the school by the Parliament Civic Education Team.
Students had the opportunity to engage directly with key parliamentary leaders, including Speaker of Parliament Patteson Oti and Clerk of Parliament Jefferson Hallu.
They also received brief presentations from various parliamentary departments explaining their roles and functions within the legislature.
The National Parliament said such visits are important in building civic awareness and encouraging young people to take an interest in leadership, governance and national development.
It added that strengthening connections between Parliament and schools remains a key part of its outreach program, which aims to foster informed and responsible citizenship among the younger generation.
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