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Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI), the national chapter of Transparency International, is a not-for-profit organisation committed to advocating for transparency, accountability, and good governance, and fighting corruption in Solomon Islands.

21/08/2026

STATE CAPTURE OF MINERAL WEALTH- THE PRIME MINISTERIAL BETRAYAL

Transparency Solomon Islands Condemns "State Capture" of Mineral Wealth: Private Companies Replacing Public Accountability.

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) today expresses its gravest concern and strong opposition to the "GREAT" Government’s recent formation of private mineral holding companies.

By centralizing the control of national mineral assets into the hands of Prime Minister Hon Mathew Wale, select government ministers and politically aligned officials, the administration has effectively sidelined the customary landowners who own 90% of the nation’s land and violated fundamental principles of transparency and public accountability.

A Conflict of Interest at the Highest Level

Report in the print media Island sun (20/08/26), Company Haus records reveal that the government has incorporated Solomon Islands Mineral Holding Ltd (SIMHL), with Prime Minister Mathew Wale as a 50% shareholder, and Ministers Gordon Darcy Lilo and Derek Manuari holding 25% each.

The sole director of this entity is the Special Secretary to the Prime Minister. Furthermore, the subsidiaries—SIMH-Exploration Limited and SIMH-Mining Limited—are directed by high-level Permanent Secretaries.
"This is not a reform for the people; it is the privatization of our national heritage," says TSI’s Executive Officer Ruth Liloqula. "When those who create the laws also act as shareholders and directors of the companies mining our resources, the line between public duty and private profit vanishes. This is a clear case of conflict of interest that leaves the public’s resources vulnerable to capture."

Ignoring the Customary Owners

Despite rhetoric regarding "reforms" and "state equity," the GREAT Government has failed to conduct meaningful public consultation. In a country where 90% of land is under customary ownership, any mineral framework that bypasses the consent and direct input of landowning communities is illegitimate.

GREAT government ignores the Customary owners of these customary resources, the people who entrusted their political power to them. It is looking at legislation to regulate these customary properties so that it has complete authority disowning citizens of their right to consultation, right to object etc.

TSI also warns against the "false hype", (with no balancing of this against the environmental costs) created by external agencies like the World Bank and others. While mining promises a windfall, the current private company structure ensures that potential profits will be siphoned off by operational costs and private dividends rather than flowing into a secure, transparent National Wealth Fund.

TSI’s key concerns are around the following:

• Lack of Succession Planning: What happens to these private equity stakes if these ministers or officials are voted out or reshuffled? The current framework lacks legal clarity on the transition of power, threatening the stability of national assets.

• Personal Enrichment: Because these are private concerns, there is no legislative guarantee that the revenues generated will serve the public. These companies are positioned to act as middlemen between the earth and the national treasury.

• Erosion of Trust: By placing the control of resources in the hands of three politicians rather than an independent sovereign fund, the government has undermined the very values of integrity and accountability it claimed to uphold.

Transparency Solomon Islands calls for the immediate dissolution of these private mineral holding companies. People demand:

1. Transparency: Immediate public disclosure of the articles of incorporation and the operational mandates of SIMHL and its subsidiaries.

2. Independent Oversight: The creation of an independent, arm's-length National Wealth Fund, managed by non-political experts with strict oversight, to manage all mining dividends.

3. Genuine Consultation: A halt to all mining-related legislative reforms until the voices of customary landowners are fully integrated into the policy-making process.

The wealth of the Solomon Islands belongs to its citizens. It must not be held, managed, or profited from by a small circle of political elites under the guise of "reform."

"It is deeply troubling that leaders, both past and present, campaign on a platform of integrity, transparency, and accountability while in Opposition, only to abandon these values the moment they ascend to the Office of the Prime Minister",
"Behind a facade of convincing rhetoric and promises of hope, these leaders systematically discard their principles. In practice, they often emerge as the greatest obstacle to the nation’s progress, jeopardizing our natural resources, economic growth, and the collective well-being of the people of the Solomon Islands."

Poison # The Vanishing Values of Solomon Islands Political Leadership # Broken Promises # The Prime Ministerial Betrayal #

21/08/2026

58 POLITICAL APPOINTEES. BUT WHERE IS THE TRANSPARENCY?

Political appointments may be a legitimate tool for a government to deliver its policy agenda. But political appointments must never become a blank cheque on public funds.

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is calling on the GREAT-led Executive Government to come clean on the scale, purpose and cost of its Political Appointments.

Who has been appointed? What are they being paid? What are they required to deliver? Who do they report to? And how is their performance being measured?

At a time when Solomon Islands faces serious fiscal and economic pressures, every public dollar matters.

TSI is not calling for political appointments to be abolished. We are calling for a system based on transparency, integrity, merit and accountability.

The Government should publicly disclose:

🔹 The official number and names of all Political Appointees
🔹 Their Terms of Reference and reporting lines
🔹 Their remuneration and associated costs
🔹 The specific purpose and necessity of each position
🔹 Clear performance targets and results

Public money must produce public results.

Political appointments should strengthen the Machinery of Government—not duplicate it, undermine professional public servants, or create unnecessary costs for taxpayers.

Transparency is not an attack on Government.
Transparency is a requirement of good governance.

The GREAT Government now has an opportunity to turn public concern into public confidence.

SHOW US THE APPOINTMENTS.
SHOW US THE COST.
SHOW US THE RESULTS.

Read TSI’s full statement ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Transparency, Integrity, and Accountability Must Define Political Appointments

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) acknowledges the commitment of the GREAT-led Executive Government to national development. While TSI recognizes that political appointments are a standard practice intended to help a government implement its policy agenda, the current scale and lack of transparency regarding these positions are deeply concerning.

As the Government advances its priorities, it has an urgent obligation to justify the roles, responsibilities, and mounting costs of its Political Appointees (PAs).
The Economic Reality of these PA appointments - A Drain on Public Funds.

With reports of 58 appointees—many at the "superscale" level—the current PA structure is a significant drain on limited public resources.

Given the findings of the World Bank’s August 2026 Solomon Islands Economic Update, which warns of an uneven recovery, rising inflation, and cash reserves covering less than one month of spending, this fiscal path is unsustainable.

The public sector wage bill has nearly doubled since the pre-pandemic era. At a time when the economy faces "misallocated credit" and "concentrated growth," the government cannot justify a ballooning political payroll—especially when many roles appear to be distributed as political favors among the six parties of the GREAT Coalition rather than based on technical expertise.

TSI’s Core Demands for Reform

TSI is not calling for the abolition of political appointments, but for the immediate professionalization of the system. To restore public trust and ensure value for taxpayer money, the Executive Government must address the following:
• Clarity of Purpose: Provide explicit job descriptions and measurable performance outcomes for every appointee.

• Structural Integrity: Clarify how these roles complement, rather than undermine or duplicate, the established "Machinery of Government" and the mandates of career public servants.

• Merit-Based Selection: Prioritize professional competency over political, church, or family affiliation. Appointments must be driven by the capacity to deliver national priorities.

• Fiscal Accountability: Publicly disclose the total remuneration costs for all political offices to ensure they are aligned with the nation’s fiscal reality.

• A Performance Monitoring Framework: To measure performance productivity and result

The GREAT Executive Government must end Speculation through Transparency -Public concern is mounting as the number of PAs continues to grow. When official information is withheld, speculation thrives. To dispel this uncertainty, TSI urges the GREAT Executive Government to:

1. Publish the official number and names of all current Political Appointees.

2. Disclose Terms of Reference (ToRs), reporting lines, and remuneration packages for each role.

3. Demonstrate the necessity of these positions in achieving specific, measurable national development goals.

From Hope to Trust - Public money must yield public results. When citizens can see clear plans and professional ex*****on, hope is transformed into trust. Conversely, a government that expands its own size at the expense of the taxpayer, without transparent results, risks alienating the very people it claims to serve.

TSI urges the GREAT-led Executive Government to act with openness. Transparency is not a critique—it is a requirement for good governance. We call on the Government to demonstrate its commitment to the nation by making these roles public, accountable, and result-oriented.


21/08/2026

$1 BILLION FOR NO WORK? TSI SAYS: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

The Auditor-General’s audit of the Solomon Islands Government Attendance Management Policy raises serious questions about absenteeism, management accountability and the protection of public resources.

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) says this cannot be treated as simply an issue of employee discipline or poor work ethic.

If public officers are absent without lawful justification, why should taxpayers continue paying?

And if attendance policies are not being implemented, monitored or enforced, who is responsible for allowing this to happen?

TSI is calling for stronger accountability across the public service, including effective implementation of the “No Work, No Pay” principle, modern attendance systems and greater accountability for supervisors, Permanent Secretaries and senior managers responsible for managing the public service.

Civil servants are the backbone of the Machinery of Government. Public office is a responsibility, not a privilege to be abused.

Every dollar wasted through poor management is a dollar that could have supported health, education, infrastructure, policing and other essential services.

NO WORK. NO PAY.
NO ACCOUNTABILITY. NO TRUST.

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Call For Summary Dismissal for non-Compliance with “No Work No Pay” Policy in Public Service

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) welcomes the release of the Auditor General's audit report Solomon Islands Government Attendance Management Policy. TSI as a tax-payer is gravely concerned with the findings of this report.
The findings show a public service that is highly corrupt, unprofessional, lacking integrity, and paying very little attention to service delivery.

Transparency Solomon Islands sees these findings as findings that shows how highly corrupt the Machinery of Government is. It is obvious that these concerned public officers are abusing, the authority and entrusted power bestowed upon them by the people and taxpayers of Solomon Islands.

Using their position of power, to help themselves to an equivalent waste of $1 billion dollars of public resources without any work done. The government has a Policy of No Work, No Pay in the early independent years which has been gradually reformed and replaced with the policy of “No Work, Full Pay”.

The Public Service Commission and Secretary of Cabinet whose responsibility it is to manage, and administer the Public Service through the Permanent Secretaries are letting the officers practicing absenteeism get away with $1 billion for no work done.

This is a serious issue and must be addressed now. Gone are the days when warning letters are given to officers who are absent and terminated if they continued.
This can only indicate serious weaknesses in the management and oversight of attendance across parts of the public service, raising broader concerns about governance, accountability and the effective use of public resources.

An efficient, accountable and productive public service is fundamental to the delivery of services. Citizens rely on government ministries and public officers to deliver essential services in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, policing and many other sectors.

When attendance management is weak, the quality and efficiency of these services can be affected. This reduces and undermines public confidence in government institutions.

The Auditor General's report found that the Attendance Management Policy, approved by Cabinet in 2015, has not been effectively implemented.

Prior to 2015 Policy, from the time that Solomon Islands gain independence the “No Work, No Pay” policy is already captured in the General Orders where anyone who is absent for no good reason or without permission, have the hours or days deducted in arrears in their pay.
It was also the case then that when an officer was disciplined for absenteeism, they are disciplined together with their immediate supervisors. Anyone who turned up for work at 10.00am or after is marked absent and immediately have their salaries deducted in arrears.

It is clear from the audit report that nothing has been put in place for the implementation of the 2015 Attendance Management Policy, such as, absence of attendance recording systems, inadequate monitoring and evaluation etc. as identified in the audit report.

The failures of Permanent Secretaries being the Authorising Officer to address put in place these systems, as well as monitoring framework to monitor compliance resulted in the waste of $1 billion public resources.

Transparency Solomon Islands urges, the Public Service Commission and the GREAT led Executive Government to not view this pattern simply as an employee discipline issue or a matter of poor work ethic, but as an indication of a broader systemic, and systematic challenge within the public service that require a balanced response combining stronger accountability, and effective management.

The report also raises important questions about leadership and management within the Machinery of Government. Are supervisors and senior managers adequately monitoring attendance? Are attendance policies being enforced consistently and fairly? Are Permanent Secretaries and senior executives being held accountable for not ensuring compliance within their respective ministries?

One billion dollar ($1billion) is huge waste of funds and should Permanent Secretaries be disciplined, changed or be required to understand what the Machinery of Government is – the structures, institutions and processes through which public power and authority is exercised) and how it works.

Understanding the Machinery of Government, ensures accountability and transparency. These are important governance questions that deserve careful consideration as part of broader public service reform.

TSI urges the GREAT Coalition Government to examine the factors that contribute to absenteeism, with a view to identify specific causes. Transparency Solomon Islands deplores the use of the rising costs of living, increasing transport expenses, financial pressures, staff morale, limited career progression and workplace conditions to justify being absent from work.

There are many graduates that are unemployed that could take up your job. Not turning up to work and being paid for doing no work is completely unacceptable.

Transparency Solomon Islands therefore calls on the GREAT Coalition Government to treat the Auditor General's findings as an opportunity to strengthen public service performance and accountability.
This should include the full implementation of the Attendance Management Policy 2015 with stronger management accountability by introducing and using modern attendance management systems. Lest you forget. As Civil Servants.
1. You are the backbone of the machinery of government, a system that encompasses the structures, institutions and processes through which public authority is exercised.
2. You are not just administrators; you are the stewards of the Machinery of Government
3. Your work ensures that institutions function smoothly, policies are implemented effectively and citizens receive the services they depend on.

Government is more than leaders – It is a system of institutions working together to serve the public for the common good, uphold democracy and ensure justice.

NO WORK NO PAY STOP PUBLIC SERVICE ABSENTIESM

31/07/2026

🌏 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT IS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE...**

GOVERNANCE WILL DETERMINE SUCCESS #

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) welcomes the renewed commitment from development partners to support Solomon Islands.

International assistance presents a valuable opportunity—but FUNDING alone does not guarantee development**.

True progress depends on:

✅ Transparency
✅ Accountability
✅ Strong institutions
✅ Responsible management of public resources
✅ Public participation

"Every dollar invested must deliver real and lasting benefits for all Solomon Islanders."

"Development is not measured by the amount pledged—it is measured by the quality of governance behind its use."

""Transparency Solomon Islands""
"Promoting Integrity • Transparency • Accountability"

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International Support Reflects Confidence – Good Governance Will Determine Success

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) welcomes the growing financial and technical support pledged to Solomon Islands following the election of the GREAT Coalition Government.
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Japan, the European Union, China, and other development partners have reaffirmed or expanded their commitments to support Solomon Islands through investments in education, governance, infrastructure, security, climate resilience, and economic development.
These commitments represent a significant opportunity. Yet TSI stresses that development assistance alone does not guarantee progress. The true measure of success lies in good governance, transparency, accountability, the responsible management of public resources and the Machinery of Government.
The GREAT Coalition Government has outlined its national vision around four pillars:
• Building strong institutions and good governance
• Developing a productive and sustainable economy
• Promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources
• Investing in people, with human resource development central to sustainable national growth
Many recent commitments align with these priorities. Australia’s increased investment in education, and Japan’s support for human capital development, reinforce the Government’s plan to introduce free education by 2027. New Zealand and the European Union continue to back governance reforms, while other partners are investing in infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, climate resilience, and economic growth.
These partnerships can help Solomon Islands achieve long-term development goals. However, their success depends not on the size of funding but on how effectively, transparently, and responsibly it is managed.
Despite decades of assistance, many Solomon Islanders, particularly in rural communities, still face limited access to essential services, inadequate infrastructure, youth unemployment, strained health systems, weak institutions, and persistent concerns about corruption.
These realities show that financial aid alone does not automatically improve lives; what matters is whether investments deliver lasting, measurable, and equitable benefits.
Development funding is not the personal property of any government or leader. It belongs to the people of Solomon Islands. Moreover, not all assistance comes as grants—some involve concessional loans that must be repaid. This makes transparency, sound financial management and accountability even more critical.
International partners also expect strong accountability and measurable results. Their continued confidence depends on trust, transparency and responsible stewardship.
Citizens, too, have a vital role: communities, civil society, churches, the media, and ordinary Solomon Islanders must monitor public spending, track projects, and hold leaders accountable.
TSI believes the current level of international engagement presents one of the greatest development opportunities in recent years. If managed well, these partnerships can:
• Improve education and skills training for youth employment and entrepreneurship
• Strengthen healthcare services, especially for rural and vulnerable communities
• Create jobs and economic opportunities for school leavers
• Support anti-corruption institutions and accountability mechanisms
• Expand infrastructure and essential services to connect communities and markets
• Promote sustainable resource management that empowers resource owners and ensures fair benefits
Yet increased funding also brings greater responsibility. Strong governance must be reflected in transparent procurement, sound financial management, independent oversight, parliamentary scrutiny, public reporting, auditing, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and meaningful citizen participation. Every dollar invested must deliver tangible value for the people.
Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes partnerships that genuinely contribute to national development. At the same time, TSI insists that all agreements and investments be guided by transparency, accountability, and integrity. This requires:
• Full disclosure of development agreements and financing arrangements
• Open and competitive procurement processes
• Regular public reporting on budgets, implementation, and outcomes
• Strong parliamentary oversight of externally funded projects
• A fully operational Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC)
• Independent audit and accountability institutions
• Greater public participation in planning and resource management
It is also common knowledge that development partners do not have confidence and trust in the Machinery of Government.
For this reason, their aid is channel through international consulting companies. These firms design, manage, and implement projects, frequently absorbing a large share of funds. While they bring technical expertise, they also operate as parallel systems of governance, often with limited accountability, no transparency to Solomon Islands institutions or citizens.
They run Parallel governance structures, bypass government systems, weakening state capacity The risks associated with it must be properly examined to ensure Solomon Islands truly benefits from these funds.
The renewed support from development partners is an encouraging vote of confidence in Solomon Islands and the direction set by the GREAT Coalition Government. But history shows that development is not measured by the amount pledged—it is measured by the quality of governance behind its use.
The challenge is not simply attracting international support. The greater challenge is ensuring that every dollar is managed with integrity, transparency, and accountability, and that investments deliver real, measurable, and lasting benefits for all Solomon Islanders.
This is the standard that Transparency Solomon Islands will continue to promote and advocate for.

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27/07/2026

** TSI CALLS FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY OVER MPs' PAY RISE**

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is calling for the "revocation of the latest salary increase for Members of Parliament", arguing the decision comes at the worst possible time as Solomon Islanders continue to struggle with the rising cost of living.

TSI says families are facing increasing pressure from higher food prices, transport costs, school fees, housing and other essential expenses, while MPs have received a **second salary increase in just two years**.

The organization is also questioning whether the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) adequately considered the country's economic realities and whether the process was transparent and accountable.

Among TSI's key calls:
🔹 Revoke the MPs' salary increase.
🔹 Increase transparency in how parliamentary salaries are determined.
🔹 Ensure decisions reflect the economic hardships faced by ordinary Solomon Islanders.
🔹 Uphold the principles of fairness, accountability and servant leadership.

TSI argues that while the PEC has the legal authority to review parliamentary salaries, the public deserves a full explanation of how the increases were justified at a time when many citizens are struggling to make ends meet.

"The people are the masters of democracy. Leaders are entrusted to serve them."

📖 Read TSI's full statement for its detailed concerns and recommendations.⤵️ ⤵️

TSI CALLS FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY AS MPs RECEIVE ANOTHER PAY INCREASE AMID RISING COST OF LIVING

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) notes with concern the recent salary hikes given to Members of Parliament.
It therefore calls for greater fairness, transparency and accountability in the determination of salaries and entitlements for Members of Parliament.
TSI sees these entitlement increases as an unjust burden on taxpayers, particularly at a time when Solomon Islanders in employment or otherwise continue to struggle with the rising cost of living and the increasing financial pressures facing families across the country.
Of grave concern is the question of the interpretation and implementation of the GREAT led Executive Government Policy of “Investing in people”.
The reality of the cost-of-living crisis is being felt in households throughout Solomon Islands. The prices of food, transportation, housing, school fees, utilities and other essential goods and services continue to place significant pressure on families whose incomes are already stretched to their limits.
Some ship operators charge children, students the same fare as they charge adults and at a time when students are returning to their schools this adds to their plight.
For many hard-working Solomon Islanders, the daily challenge is simply trying to make ends meet, providing food, water, shelter, clothing, and an education for their children, extended and immediate families, getting their children to school etc.- making ends meet.
Families are working hard to pay school fees, meet transport costs and provide basic necessities for their children. For many, there is little or no room left to save, invest or improve their standard of living.
These salary hikes could have gone into the GREAT government’s “free education” policy. It is now becoming more and more often that Prime Minister is saying one thing, the GREAT Policy another or nothing at all and those working the Machinery of Government are doing the opposite or doing nothing.
Against this backdrop, TSI notes with great concern and objects the recent increase in salaries and entitlements of the Members of Parliament.
It urges the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) to revoke this award for the common good. PEC having the legal right to make such awards does not make this decision a right one for the development of Solomon Islands.
The decision must be viewed within the broader economic and social realities facing the people of Solomon Islands.
Effective from 1st April 2026, the annual salary of an ordinary Member of Parliament will increase to approximately SBD288,615, while the annual salary of the Prime Minister increased to approximately SBD454,659. This reported increase is the second increase in parliamentary salaries in two years and has understandably generated public discussion, particularly given the continuing cost-of-living pressures experienced by ordinary citizens.
TSI recognizes that the Members of Parliament (Entitlements) Commission (PEC) is established under the Constitution and has the legal mandate to determine and review the salaries and entitlements of parliamentarians.
However, the existence of a legal mandate does not remove the need for transparency, accountability and public scrutiny.
The Constitution requires the Commission, when exercising its powers, to have regard to the state of the national economy and the financial position of the Government, movements in the level of pay and other entitlements received by other people in employment and changes in the retail price index and other relevant indicators of the cost of maintaining a reasonable standard of living for parliamentarians.
The Constitution also provides that, in determining parliamentary entitlements, consideration must be given to the rate of increase in salaries and entitlements of public officers. TSI calls for transparency.
The public who are the taxpayers deserves to know how these considerations were applied in arriving at the latest increase.
Did the PEC take into account their fight and struggles for social services when deciding on this increase.
Did PEC consult or call for submission from civil society like the previous chairmanship did or is this going to be the new mode of operation – complete lack of transparency and accountability.
The key question is not simply whether the PEC has the authority to review parliamentary salaries, but whether the decision reflects the economic reality of Solomon Islands, access to services by the people whose entrusted power it exercises, and whether the process has been transparent and accountable. It is the people that will ultimately fund the increase through their tax.
Whether one is employed, self-employed or otherwise all are subject to the same economic environment. We all live in Solomon Islands where the cost of goods is the same. There is therefore no justifiable reason for increasing the salaries of Members of Parliament at this point in time.
Transparency Solomon Islands urges PEC to always take into consideration the context and status of the country's economic, affordability in its decisions. They must consider the standard of living of the people who elected them to serve their needs.
Prime Minister Hon Matthew Wale, expressed in his victory speech to the nation that elected leaders are servants of the people, not their lords, they must continue to remind their leaders of their roles and responsibilities.
This speech carries a significant importance in relation to the increased salary. It is important that this principle of servant leadership is reflected reflected not only in words but also in decisions and actions.
A salary increase for political leaders, at a time when families are struggling to afford basic necessities, is nothing more than leaders putting their own interests ahead of the people they represent.
The GREAT Government has presented itself as a government committed to serving the people of Solomon Islands and strengthening institutions.
TSI therefore calls on the Government to ensure that the principle of being a government of the people and not the people’s lords, is reflected in its approach to public remuneration, economic policy and social justice.
TSI demands for greater transparency in decision on the entitlements of MPs' be it salaries or otherwise. The people deserve to know why the increase.
The explanation given by the Chairman of Parliamentary Entitlement Commission is insufficient and not good enough. The people of Solomon Islands are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for fairness, proportionality, transparency and accountability.
TSI therefore calls on the GREAT Government to uphold its commitment to servant leadership and to ensure that fairness, transparency and accountability guide decisions affecting the lives and livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders.
The people are the masters of democracy. Leaders are entrusted to serve them.
For the good of the people of Solomon Islands, TSI calls for the revocation of the salary increase award. MPs are already renumerated adequately, their gas, water, electricity, rent, transport, servants, gardeners, security, medical bills overseas, clothing, sitting allowances, are already paid for by public fund or taxpayers.
The rest especially tax payers do not have such lucrative renumerations. It is grossly irresponsible of PEC to increase their salary when they are the most privileged group in Solomon Islands.

Breakdown of 2026 Salary Regulations
Position Previous Salary New Salary Increase
Prime Minister SBD428,560.12 SBD454,659.43 +SBD26,099.31

Deputy Prime
Minister SBD385,226 SBD408,687.10 +SBD23,460.31

Opposition Leader, Independent Leader, Ministers SBD334,539.33 354,912.78 +SBD20,373.45

Ordinary MPs SBD272,047.34 SBD288,615.02 +SBD16,567.68

PEC REVOKE THE SALARY INCREASE.

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