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NPSI STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT 2026

Published on: 2026-03-03

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands (NPSI) successfully concluded a key phase of its strategic planning retreat at Nughu Bungalow, Central Islands Province, from February 23–27, 2026.

The retreat brought together heads of departments and facilitated by senior staff including the Clerk, focused on translating the NPSI strategy into actionable plans, emphasizing implementation, monitoring, and performance measurement.

Key Highlights from the Retreat

The sessions built on prior days' discussions, centering on turning strategic priorities into measurable results through structured departmental annual work plans (DAWPs) and corporate annual work plans (CAWPs).

Formulation of a Standardized DAWP Template: Participants agreed to finalize and adopt a consistent DAWP template for permanent use across all departments and CAWPs. Participants will afterwards draw up their Individual Annual Work Plan as well.This ensures uniform language, structure, and inclusion of value-adding projects (rather than routine daily activities) to enhance overall parliamentary effectiveness and add tangible value to NPSI operations.

Session on Monitoring (Facilitated by Clerk):

A dedicated facilitated session covered essential aspects of effective oversight, including:

Monitoring progress against set objectives.

Mechanisms to adjust and improve activities.

Reporting and communication protocols.

Practical examples of monitoring tables.

Alignment with the broader NPSI Strategy.

Steps from Strategy to Action: Discussions (facilitated in parts by CNP and others) advanced planning by emphasizing:

Defining timelines and milestones (e.g., start/end dates, logical sequencing to avoid bottlenecks, key deliverables like finalized brief papers by March).

Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics, linking activities to measurable outcomes (e.g., baseline data for comparison, socialization of concepts, increased awareness, and political buy-in).Baseline reviews, options papers, consultations, and resource allocation.

Practical Exercise and Presentations:

Departments engaged in hands-on activities to integrate CAWP outcomes into DAWP templates under timelines/milestones sections. Participants selected specific activities where their departments were responsible, defined associated KPIs, and presented outcomes.

The retreat reinforced NPSI's commitment to structured, collaborative, and results-oriented parliamentary operations.

By standardizing tools like the DAWP template and strengthening monitoring frameworks, the National Parliament aims to enhance institutional effectiveness, support better oversight, representation, and public accountability in line with ongoing parliamentary strengthening efforts.

This retreat marks important progress in implementing the NPSI's strategic direction for 2026 and beyond, ensuring departments are equipped to deliver impactful projects aligned with the institution's goals.

CALL FOR SUBMISSION

Published on: 2026-02-23

CALL FOR SUBMISSION

BLC Call for Submission on the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2025

Published on: 2026-02-12

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands Bills and Legislation Committee (“the
Committee”) is calling for written submissions from individuals, groups and organizations
who wish to express their views, knowledge or experiences before the Committee on the
Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2025 (No. 9 of 2025) that is now before Parliament.

Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands Participates in Historic Opening of 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in India

Published on: 2026-01-16

The Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Hon. Patteson J. Oti formally participated in the opening of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth Legislatures, held at the historic Constituent Assembly Hall—now Constitution House—within the Parliament of India in New Delhi.

The high-level conference brought together Speakers and Presiding Officers from over 60 legislatures across the Commonwealth.

The Constituent Assembly Hall holds exceptional historical and global significance. It is the chamber where India’s independence was proclaimed and where the Constitution of India was debated and adopted, laying the foundation of the world’s largest parliamentary democracy. The venue stands as a powerful symbol of constitutionalism, democratic governance, and the rule of law, principles shared and upheld by Commonwealth parliaments, including the National Parliament of Solomon Islands.

The conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, who delivered a keynote address reaffirming India’s identity as the “Mother of Democracy.” In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s democratic resilience and inclusive governance, noting major achievements in economic growth, poverty reduction, digital innovation, vaccine production, and the advancement of women’s leadership in democratic processes. He further reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and to advancing the collective interests of the Global South, including through the sharing of open-source digital platforms and parliamentary innovations.

On the margins of the conference, the Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands held a courtesy meeting with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (Parliament of India). This rare and significant engagement further strengthened parliamentary relations between Solomon Islands and India and provided an opportunity for the exchange of views on parliamentary best practices, institutional strengthening, and democratic governance.

The presence of Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers—many attending in their traditional parliamentary attire—underscored the unity, diversity, and shared democratic heritage of Commonwealth nations. The conference serves as a vital platform for dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing among legislatures as they respond collectively to contemporary governance and global challenges.

The participation of the Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands at this historic conference reaffirms the nation’s unwavering commitment to parliamentary democracy, constitutional governance, and international parliamentary cooperation, while further enhancing the visibility and standing of Solomon Islands within the global parliamentary community.

Season’s Greetings from the Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Hon. Patteson J. Oti.

Published on: 2025-12-17

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you all.