Chargé d’Affaires of the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Honiara William Furnish paid a visit to Auki, Malaita early this week.

The visit was conducted on Monday May 19 and Tuesday 20 May allowing him to meet with friends and partners. Not only that but to make new connections in Malaita. 

During his trip, Chargé Furnish met with the Premier Elijah Asilau; Provincial Secretary for Malaita Province Eric George; Malaita’s Department of Education; Auki Provincial Police Commander Tex Tafoa; and the Malaita Youth Hub.  

Chargé Furnish said that he was pleased to hear of Malaita’s interest in increased collaboration with the United States and American companies and partners.

The U.S. Embassy also presented information on emergency services and resources for American citizens and tourists during the meeting with Police Commander Tafoa and heard about current trends in Malaita. 

The Malaita Youth Hub explained their engagement with students and young people and embassy representatives gave them information about U.S. exchange programs for secondary school students, university students, and faculty. 

Mr. Furnish encouraged Malaitan friends and partners to speak with young people about opportunities to take part in U.S.-sponsored programs in the United States and throughout the Pacific, as may be found on the U.S. Embassy official website and announced on the U.S. Embassy Honiara Facebook page.

– US Embassy Honiara