BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The Malaita provincial government has said it sees good governance and political stability as critical for progress of the people and province of Malaita.

This is an integral strategic intervention of Premier Elijah Asilaua’s Malaita Economic, Cooperation and Transformative Government’s (MECTG) policy redirection.

MECTG is determined to support its governance system during this four year of leadership and economic development engagement.

This will happen through close cooperation with Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthen for support in running the administration and political leadership of the province.

The appointment of Malaita’s Provincial Secretary in late 2023, and engagement of independent external consultants had largely supported MECTG on its redirection and fundamental alignment policy.

MPGIS has also supported MPG strengthened its administration capabilities to deliver along the policy line ministries of the new government.

The support came in staffing, resources, appropriate trainings and other important issues.

Meanwhile, MECTG hopes for political stability, so that its desired outcomes for Malaita province are achievable.

Political stability is crucial for unity and peace among the provincial leaders of Malaita. With that, MECTG is determines to sort out whatever grudges between the provincial leaders.

Another priority objective of the MECTG government is to maintain a peaceful and harmonious environment for police, churches, chiefs and other key stakeholders.

This will maintain peaceful environment for local businesses, foreign investors to operate and flourish, which will have positive impact on the economic development of the province.