Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has adjourned Parliament until Monday, 13 October 2025 to allow the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) time to scrutinise two key pieces of legislation — the Public Service Bill and the Mineral Resources Bill.
PM Manele told Parliament on Thursday that the Government hopes the BLC reports on the two Bills will be ready for consideration when the House resumes in mid-October.
The adjournment comes as Honiara prepares to host the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting and associated meetings from 8–12 September 2025.
The Leaders Retreat will take place in Noro, Western Province.
The PIF Leaders Meeting is the annual gathering of leaders from all 18 member countries, where they deliberate on regional priorities, address issues of common concern, and consider recommendations from ministerial meetings for endorsement.
In a joint decision, the PIF Secretariat and the host nation have deferred the Dialogue Partners Meeting to the next Forum, which will be hosted by Palau.
