2025 Christmas Message From The Ministry of Education & Human Resources: Honourable Tozen Leokana

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

“Empowering our Nation through Quality Education and Reform”

The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Tozen Leokana, together with the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Franco Rodie, the Senior Management Team, and the staff of MEHRD, extends his warmest Christmas greetings and a prosperous New Year to the leadership and people of Solomon Islands.

We extend our highest salutations to:

• His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu and Lady Kapu;
• The Honourable Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele and Mrs .Manele;
• The Honourable Speaker of the National Parliament and Mrs. Patterson Oti;
• The Honourable Chief Justice and Lady Sir Albert Palmer;
• The Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers;
• The Honourable Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Independent Group;
• Members of the National Parliament and Constitutional Office Holders.

ACKNOWLEDGING OUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Our progress in 2025 has been made possible through the deep friendship and support of our international partners. We extend our sincere gratitude to:

• The Government of Australia (DFAT): For our enduring partnership through the Stronger Education Together (SET) program and the Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership
• The Government of New Zealand (MFAT): For the historic launch of the Solomon Islands–New Zealand Education Partnership (2025–2035), and as the Coordinating Agency in the Education transformation program under GPE. For both Governments (NZ and Australia), commitment to complete National education priorities under the ESSP
• UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE): For your vital role as Grant Agent and for your support in our system transformation agenda.
• Our Multilateral Partners: Including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the European Union (EU).

TO OUR EDUCATION FAMILY The heart of our mission remains our local stakeholders. We thank:

• Our teachers: For your partnership and for being the hope of the classroom.
• SIEB, PEB, and Education Providers: For your leadership under the Education Act 2023.
• School Boards, Parents, and Students: For your resilience and dedication to reinforcing learning and values in our children and communities.

May the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts this Christmas.

God Bless our Schools and the Solomon Islands.