By RODRICK DESURI 

Auki 

The Christmas and New Year fun games organised by the Ailau community in Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province was done without any MP support and assistance.

The Ailau community organising committee gave this statement in response to rumours that the event had received support from the Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga constituency. 

Ricky Okai, speaking on behalf of the Ailau organising committee, said their Christmas and New Year fun games in 2025 was made possible through community contributions and assistance from their community members studying and working in Australia.

He said the event is an annual occurrence and is possible due to their commitments and community togetherness. 

“This Christmas and New Year event is an annual event that we always celebrate. We started two years ago, and this year we are also marking it,” he said. 

The fun games included a speech competition, best actor awards, and physical outdoor activities like spoon race.

Okai said the events provided an opportunity for Ailau community members studying and working abroad to meet with those at home.

“It is also a time for our children to see and mingle with our family members since some of our members are living and working abroad, while others are studying in our town,” he said.

The celebration concluded with feasting and prize presentation for the winning teams.

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