BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

The upgrade project of Commonwealth Street Road was completed and officially commemorated over the week.

The brief commemoration occurred Thursday at Commonwealth Street, Point Cruz.

Attendees of the event include the Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, the senior diplomatic members from the Embassy of Japan, the Embassy of China, the New Zealand High Commission, the U.S. Embassy, the new Shashti Affairs to U.S. Embassy of Konyara, the Most Reverend Christopher Cardone, SIPA Deputy Chair, Mr. Moses Virivolomo, the Chairman of the Board, and also the Acting Chairman of the Board.

The China Railway Construction Engineering Group constructed the upgrade.

The key and guest speaker at the event was the Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Manasseh Maelanga.

The other two speakers at the event are the former SIPA Chief Executive Officer, Mr () and the Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Tai Wei Ming.

The highlight of the event includes the cutting of the ribbon and a tour around the completed road from Guests, and SIPA employees.

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