Parliament will go on a three weeks break as of Monday 14th July to Monday 4th August 2025.
This is to allow the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to conduct its enquiry and prepare a report on the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, which is now before the Speaker’s Office.
In addressing Parliament, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the adjournment is necessary to give the PAC time to carry out its mandated role.
“The main reason for the special adjournment, however, is for the Public Accounts Committee to conduct their inquiries and hearings into the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025,” the Prime Minister said.
He also informed the House that the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 will be presented to regularise government spending for last year.
“There is also the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, as we need to regularise spending in 2024 also,” he said.
The PM noted that the Chairman of the PAC, who is also the MP for Central Honiara, has been unwell.
He said it may be necessary to appoint an interim chair to ensure the Committee can proceed with its work.
He also took the opportunity in parliament today to thank the Chairman and members of the Bills and Legislation Committee for their continued efforts, particularly their review of the National Building Standards Bill.
On upcoming engagements, the Prime Minister (PM) announced he will travel to New Zealand from 28 July to 2 August for a bilateral meeting with his New Zealand counterpart.
“I will travel to New Zealand from 28 July to 2nd August for a bilateral meeting, following their invitation which I have postponed for quite some time already,” he said.
The Prime Minister (PM) also confirmed his planned visit to Rennell and Bellona Province next week to mark the province’s Second Appointed Day.
The Prime Minister reiterates that the purpose of the adjournment is to support due parliamentary process and ensure proper scrutiny of the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill before debate.
– OPMC
