BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Premier of Central Islands province (CIP), Kennedy Sagupari calls on the people of CIP to stand united like never before and resilient to face 2026.

In his new year greetings, he wished the people and communities across 13 wards in the province hope, positive change, and new opportunities.

He said 2025 had its challenges, but with united perseverance and determination the people and government of CIP overcame the year stronger, and ready to welcome 2026 with optimism.

As they step into the new year, he encouraged the people of CIP with the words of Isaiah 43:18-19:

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland”.

Sagupari said these words remind us that God is always doing something new, making paths where there were none, bringing life to what seemed barren. Let’s look forward with faith and courage.

He said the strength of Central province is its people.

“So, I call on all citizens, let’s be resilient. Let’s stand together as one people and navigate whatever 2026 brings,” the Premier said.

He added the future of the province isn’t written yet, but he believes the province is in safe hands through its government policies, programs and the unity of its amazing people.

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