BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will join the people and government of Rennell Bellona province to officially celebrate the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day next week in Rennell Bellona.

He confirmed this in a press conference on Friday, July 18, 2025, highlighting the significance of reinforcing relationship between provincial governments and the national government.

Manele said last year, he received a similar invitation from Rennell Bellona government, but was unable to make it due to overseas engagement.

“The invitation came again for this year and I believe it’s important that I attend to it.

“Next week, I will travel to Rennell and Bellona province to join them on their 32nd appointed celebrations,” he stated.

Manele said as the province celebrates this special day, its time to reflect on its achievements, resilience and contributions to the country’s development.

He stated that the national government greatly values the contributions from provinces and assures to continue to strengthen connection with them.

“It’s important that the connection between the national government and the provincial government is there.

“We value the contributions of our provinces, whether big or small,” Manele said.

He mentioned that provinces are agents of national government under the 1997 Provincial Government Act and the connection will always be maintained.

The PM thanked the provinces for the critical role they play at the provincial level for working together with the national government to provide and deliver services to people.

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