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PM Wale salutes public servants as ‘quiet custodians of the state’

Strong nations are not built by political leaders alone, but by the strength and integrity of their institutions. Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale underscored this message during his recent Independence Address, highlighting the Public Service as one of the greatest strengths of the Solomon…

9 Jul 2026

Government
More Constitutional Post Holders Sworn in
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – More Constitutional Post Holders were sworn in today by the Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson Oti, to formalise their appointments by the Government to various constitutional offices. Mr Milner Tozaka was sworn in as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
25 Nov 2025
PSC Chairman Leads Solomon Islands Delegation to Pacific Public Service Leaders Fono in Suva
SUVA, Fiji -The Chairman of the Solomon Islands Public Service Commission (PSC) Mr. Milner Tozaka is leading a senior delegation to the Pacific Public Service Leaders Conference (Fono) being held in Suva, Fiji, from 17–20 November 2025.
18 Nov 2025
Government
Ministry of Public Service launches key policy priorities
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Public Service launched three major policy initiatives at Rock Haven Inn in Honiara on Tuesday. The new policies includes the Public Service Transformation Strategy 2023-2033, the Public Service Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Framework, and the…
21 Aug 2025
Government
Solomon Islands Minister of Public Service attends United Nations Public Service Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Minister of Public Service, Hon. Francis Sade MP, is representing the Solomon Islands at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum held from 23rd to 25th June in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
25 Jun 2025
Finance
Public Servants receive 3 percent COLA
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury today confirmed that all Civil Servants this week received their 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increment of 3% in their salaries.
12 Apr 2024
Elections
SIEC CLARIFIES PUBLIC SERVANT NOMINATIONS
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has clarified that nominations submitted by public servants before the issue of the public service circular will still be valid.
4 Mar 2024
Wale says extra public holidays ‘unfair’ for private sector
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the government’s decision to grant extra public holidays for the public service during the festive season as mindless and ridiculous.
29 Dec 2022
Breaking News
Sisiolo clarifies government’s policy change on public servants rental entitlement
A recent Solomon Islands Government (SIG) policy change will see Public Servants will be paid their rental eligibility directly into their bank accounts. This will come into effect as of January 2022. Previously, rental payment was directed to Landlords of SIG tenants.
12 Nov 2021
Breaking News
Gov’t likely to extend SOPE period
The current state of Public Emergency is opened for further extension. Attorney General, John Muria Junior stated yesterday on the national broadcaster-SIBC.
1 Jun 2020
Breaking News
Public service scale down operations
The National Government is scaling down public service operations as of today. A government statement says cabinet has made the decision last Thursday and has instructed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to advise public servants of this process.
31 Mar 2020
Government
Suspended Lands Commissioner questions new appointment
Suspended Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Survey, Nelson Naoapu has questioned the appointment of Allan McNiel as the new Commissioner of Lands. Mr. Naoapu says Mr.
11 Jun 2019
Government
PUBLIC SERVICE EYES BILL FOR NOVEMBER SITTING
The Public Service is currently formulating a ‘Public Service Bill’. This was announced by the General Secretary of the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union, Robert Au. He says the bill is proposed to be tabled in Parliament later this year.
24 Apr 2016
Court
HIGH COURT VACATED RONIA’s CASE AGAINST PUBLIC SERVICE
The High Court has vacated the hearing of former Auditor General Edward Ronia against the Public Service Commission. Oral submissions were confirmed to be presented today, however, the judge had to attend a health appointment.
7 Apr 2016
Government
PM LAUNCHED PUBLIC SECTOR SURVEY 2015
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Solomon Islands Public Sector Satisfaction Survey 2015. Launching the survey yesterday the Prime Minister said the survey findings is interesting and worrying at the same time.
12 Feb 2016
Government
DCCG TO EMBARK ON HOUSING PROJECT IN NEXT 4 YEARS
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has announced it will build 5,000 new homes for public servants and ordinary Solomon Islanders in Honiara in the next four years.
10 Aug 2015
Government
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT A CHALLENGE: SISIOLO
Managing human resources in public service remains a challenging duty faced by the Ministry of Public Service. Speaking about the annual Public Service Excellence in Human Resources Management Awards last week, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry Nego Sisiolo said, these include soft human…
4 Aug 2015
Government
ANNUAL PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD THIS THURSDAY
The Ministry of Public Service will organise the annual Public Service Excellence in Human Resources Management Awards this Thursday. The event aims to foster an atmosphere of continuous learning, development and improvement among Human Resource practitioners in the public service.
28 Jul 2015
Government
THREE P.S.C MEMBERS SWORN-IN TODAY
Three members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) have been sworn-in before the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui at Government House today. The Commissioners are first timer, Tione Bugotu and the reappointment of Jane Waitara and Nanette Tutua.
5 May 2015
Government
PUBLIC SERVANTS’ GENERAL ORDERS QUESTIONED IN PARLIAMENT
Public Servants’ General Orders (GO) has become a subject of discussion in parliament when Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, questioned which version is the legal one.
24 Apr 2015