BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The people and government of Malaita Province joined the national government and development partners to celebrate the province’s 41st Second Appointed Day in Auki yesterday.
The celebration was themed “Empowering Our Diversity through Spirit of Unity for a Brighter and Inclusive Future,” reflecting Malaita’s commitment to working in unity with the national government and donor partners toward an inclusive future.
Premier of Malaita Province,Elijah Asilaua, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, government dignitaries, high commissioners, ambassadors, and representatives from various development partners for gracing the event.
He also acknowledged the resource owners, traditional leaders, business houses, other stakeholders, and friends who joined Malaita Province on this special day.
Premier Asilaua emphasized that the convergence of the national government and donor partners to celebrate with Malaita demonstrated unity and determination to work together toward the province’s development aspirations.
He also noted that his government has restored the province to the status it deserves, a sentiment echoed by PM Manele, who described it as a new dawn for Malaita Province.
Key highlights of the official celebration included the historic signing of an MOU between Malaita and SINU for the establishment of a fourth SINU campus in Auki and another MOU between Malaita and Australia for the Malaita South Road project.
The US, Japan, PRC, and Australia, the country’s leading development partners, also expressed their commitment to working together with Solomon Islands on its development journey.
The mini trade show fair, which began on Sunday as part of the 41st Malaita Day celebration, will conclude this evening.
The event has been well-received, marking the most significant celebration Malaita Province has held in over a decade to commemorate its Second Appointed Day.
