BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Transformation remains the central objective of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT).
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed this when he formally concluded the final sitting for 2025 and the Third Meeting of the Twelfth Parliament on Wednesday December 17, 2025.
“As we conclude this meeting of Parliament, I do so with a deep sense of responsibility and reflection on the work undertaken by this Honourable House and the Government for National Unity and Transformation. And with optimism for the path that lies ahead for our nation,” he said.
He said that the debates, legislation and deliberations of Parliament reaffirm a shared commitment to serve the people of Solomon Islands and to advance the national development agenda.
“I thank all who have spoken on the motion,” he said.
He acknowledged those who shared their views on critical issues for growth and development, suggestions on policy gaps and recommendations.
“I thank Ministers of the Crown who took the floor to outline their respective ministries’ achievements in 2025 and their work programmes and priorities for 2026, as well as Government backbenchers who contributed to the debate,” PM Manele said.
He said that the debate on the motion has been very constructive.
“Transformation remains the central objective of the GNUT as it defines the legacy we seek to leave for future generations. The transformation agenda is guided by the four policy pillars of the GNUT, which provide a clear and coherent framework for national development.
“The first pillar, unity and stability, remains the foundation of all progress. Peace, social cohesion and political stability are essential conditions for development. On this note, I thank the opposition and independent leaders for their interventions on the issue of political stability, and others as well who spoke on this subject,” he said.
He confirmed that he was encouraged that they recognised the need for political stability in the Government.
“There have been issues ranging from federalism, suffering wharves, Constituency Boundary Commission reviews, reforms in the mineral sector, school fees, health and medical services, telecommunications, rural development, and a range of issues that have been raised during the course of the debate,” he said.
While he noted his Ministers responded to some of the concerns and observations that have been raised, he said it is time to deal with this issue head-on.
“We cannot allow individual interests to take precedence over national interests. I encourage GNUT’s other coalition partners to do the same. We must come back to Parliament in 2026 with renewed vigour and a sense of purpose,” PM Manele said.
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