Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has paid tribute to the work of media workers in the country for their tireless role in ensuring citizens of this nation continued to be informed.
He was speaking at the ‘Prime Ministers Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Monday morning.
Church leaders and representatives and members of the media were specifically invited for the reception.
“To the members of the media, we share a common duty to our people, to report accurately, responsibility and in a way that keeps our citizens informed.
“I want to personally thank you for your professional engagement with the Prime Ministers Office.
“Your attendance at press conferences, your questions and your reporting help to ensure that the people of Solomon Islands understand national issues and government decisions,” he said.
The PM said, he is aware that for many of the media businesses, 2025 has been a year of real strain.
“You have worked under significant pressure and with limited resources, often simply to keep your newsrooms operating.
“Yet despite these challenges, you have continued to uphold the high professional responsibility placed upon the media and I offer my respect and commitment to openness.”
He added, that in a year when misinformation spread quickly and the lines between fact and fiction are sometimes blurred, the people relies on responsible, professional journalism to provide clarity, confidence and trust.
“Even when your reporting raises difficult questions, it plays an important role in holding us accountable and keeping us focused on our share responsibility to the people.
“At the same time public confidence is strengthened when reporting is guided not only by the pursuit of immediacy, but also by an appreciation of due to process, context and the responsibilities involved in government decision-making.
“When information is presented fully and fairly, it serves the national interest and helps foster informed public discussion.
“To our media representatives, I acknowledged the work you do under press and. Often with limited resources,
“While perspective may differ, your role remains indispensable and what matters most is our continued engagement, guided by professionalism and mutual respect,” the PM said.
