By Georgina Maka’a
The GREAT Coalition Government will unveil its long-awaited policy blueprint on Monday 6th July , setting out the direction of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s administration following its rise to power last month.
Assistant Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ronald Toito’ona, confirmed that the Government’s policy document will be officially launched in Honiara.
The document is expected to outline the Coalition’s priorities and reform agenda after the Government assumed office following the successful vote of no confidence that ousted former Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Since taking office, Wale has repeatedly pledged that his Government will deliver change, warning Solomon Islanders that some of the reforms would be difficult but necessary to rebuild public confidence and strengthen governance.
The Government has already begun implementing a number of changes.
These include the removal of several Permanent Secretaries, the reshuffling of two others, and the suspension of the Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso, while investigations into drug-related allegations continue.
The Prime Minister has also identified reform of the country’s mining sector as one of his administration’s key priorities, promising greater transparency and stronger governance to ensure Solomon Islands derives greater benefits from its natural resources.
He has also announced the provision of free education starting next year.
The launch of the policy document is expected to provide the first comprehensive outline of the Government’s plans across key sectors, including governance, economic development, public sector reform and national priorities.
The GREAT Coalition came to power after Parliament passed a vote of no confidence against the previous administration, paving the way for Wale’s election as Prime Minister.
Monday’s launch will be closely watched as the Government sets out its roadmap for delivering on its election promises and the reforms it says are needed to reshape the country’s future
