Luke Sisi Cheka

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Luke Sisi Cheka
Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Public Service
Assumed office
April 2024

Luke Sisi Cheka is the current Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service (MPS) in Solomon Islands. He has held a variety of senior positions within Solomon Islands government in both the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Ministry of Public Service. [1]

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Early life and Education

Cheka holds degrees from both the University of Papua New Guinea and University of South Pacific. [1]

Career

Cheka commenced his career in the public service in 2005. He held various senior roles including Human Resource Manager in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet [2]

In January 2023, he was appointed Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service. [3] He was later appointed Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service. [4]

In April 2024, he was sworn in as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service. [5] . During his time in this position Cheka has represented the Solomons in international forums such as the United Nations where he worked to combat corruption and promote integrity in Solomon Islands public service. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations (20 October 2024). [publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/list-of-files/2024/(updated) Bio_ Global Symposium on Data and Digital Governance.pdf "International Conference on Data and Digital Governance"] (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 7 August 2025.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "AG's advertisement goes online". Solomon Star News. 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
  3. Government, Solomon Islands (2012). "Report on the 2012 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2012" (PDF). Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 7 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Government, Solomon Islands (18 July 2023). "Seconded officers reminded to abide with the Code of Conduct". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 7 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Government, Solomon Islands (2024). "Three Permanent Secretaries Sworn In". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 7 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Development Programme, United Nations (2024). "Solomon Islands Takes a Stride Towards Ethical Governance With Launch of Revised Ethics, Integrity, and Governance Course". United Nations. Retrieved 7 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)