BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The People’s Republic of China through its embassy has donated welfare items to the people and government of Rennell Bellona province.
The donation was officiated by Charge d’affaires of PRC embassy office, Ding Yonghua to Renbel Premier Derek Pongi, his Deputy Provincial Secretary Mr Aubrey Saueha and two of Pongi’s executive members.
Speaking during the handing over ceremony held at PRC Embassy office yesterday, Yonghua described the ceremony as a special moment between Chinese Embassy and Rennell Bellona province.
“This is a special moment between the Chinese embassy and Renbel province,” he said.
Yonghua expressed honour and contentment on behalf of the embassy to Renbel province, as he announced the donated items.
- one small diesel generator
- eight sewing machines
- 30 wheeled garbage bins
- 120 solar powered flashlights
- 40 solar power systems with solar charging panels
- 30 radios
He said PRC Embassy office is optimistic the items donated will contribute to improve lives of people in the province.
“I hope these welfare supplies will improve the township management and people’s lives in Renbel province,” Yonghua said.
On behalf of Premier Pongi’s delegation, Deputy Provincial Secretary of Rennell Bellona province, Aubrey Saueha acknowledged PRC through its embassy office for the generous and significant support for the people of Rennell Bellona province.
He described the support as “timely” given the importance it has for the people and communities in the province.
Saueha added that the support is needed by the people and community-based organizations in the province.
He said the executive will decide over the distribution of the support, which likely will be channelled through the MPAs to the people.
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