BY LORETTA B MANELE

Everyone is welcome to join the Flysolomons Peace Marathon 2025 on August 30th at Bloody Ridge and Tenaru.

Jenny Lobo, Marketing Supervisor, Solomon Airlines Ltd raised this at a recent press conference this week with partners for the event namely; Tourism Solomons, Travel Solomons and Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT).

She highlighted that the event is open to everyone; whether you are in the province, in Honiara or overseas.

As for international runners, Lobo said they have special packages for those who wish to come over to join the event from Fiji, Australia, New Zealand or Vanuatu.

She mentioned that they will be happy to give them a good rate that will enable them to be part of the event.

Lobo emphasized that they would love everyone to attend including business houses.

“So, we will also go out to business houses and ask them to be join us and be part of the event and for them to encourage their staff to come in and help promote peace, unity and health.

So, we’ll be knocking on your doors during this weekend and onwards. “

Moreover, Lobo said this event is not just a race but a celebration of who we are and where we come from as one people of Solomon Islands.

She stated that Solomon Airlines has the naming right to the event and are proud to carry this Solomon Islands story with them.

“Solomon Airlines is happy to carry people that come and learn about our history and then go back to tell the story to others to come and visit our islands.”

The event falls in line with this year’s 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Apart from the marathon, there will also be awareness talks at the event.

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