BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation will soon establish its branch office in Auki, Malaita province.

Premier Elijah Asilaua recently revealed this as his government was informed by the board of management of SIBC on the undertaking.

His government has endorsed an executive paper in approval of SIBC’s proposal to extend its broadcasting service to Auki.

“Soon we will establish the SIBC office here in Auki.

“Malaita Province Government already endorsed the paper to host the SIBC Wantok FM 96.3,” he said.

Asilaua assured SIBC support on the initiative as they look forward to welcome them to the province.

He also acknowledged SIBC for the New Year’s countdown coverage offered to communities in Auki.

“The New Year countdown was enjoyed by our Auki surrounding citizens,” Asilaua said.

The proposal to extend SIBC office to Auki will is a history to have the first ever broadcasting service in the province.

Also, it will be the first time for SIBC to have its office in Auki. Only Solomon Star and Island Sun newspapers are in Auki.

Solomon Star operated in Auki for more then a decade, while Island Sun turned a decade old since its establishment in Auki in 2015.

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