Permanent Secretaries Retreat: Strengthening Leadership and Policy Coordination

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, OPMC, hosted the Permanent Secretaries, Policy Secretaries and senior government officials to a day of strategic discussion and policy reflection today.

Chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet, Mr. Nego Sisiolo, the one-day retreat took place at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Recreational Area, Aruligho, West Guadalcanal.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Sisiolo emphasized the importance of collaborative leadership across ministries, urging government leaders to work together in addressing national challenges such as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Malaria, and to become better stewards of the nation’s resources.

He reminded the Permanent Secretaries that their leadership roles extend beyond their ministerial duties, calling on them to take collective action on cross-cutting issues affecting Solomon Islands communities.

Mr. Sisiolo stressed, “together, we must be intentional about fighting these diseases that continue to affect our people. As the coordinating Ministry, OPMC’s role is to ensure every ministry contributes meaningfully to a healthier and more sustainable Solomon Islands.”

Key sessions of the retreat included- The Malaria Epidemic and National Strategies to combat malaria, Understanding the Non Communicable Diseases and addressing the growing NCD crisis, National Sovereign Fund and the framework for a stronger and more sustainable fiscal future.

Today’s retreat serves as a vital platform for government leaders to reflect, strategize, and align national priorities, ensuring effective governance and progress toward national development goals.

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-OPMC Press Release