BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

PREPARATIONS for the 2025 Western Day celebrations are well underway in Seghe, one of Western Province’s rapidly developing centres.

Western Province Permanent Secretary (PS) Patrick Toiraena confirmed the updates in an email to the media, noting that the Local Organising Committee (LOC), chaired by Loyley Ngira, is taking the lead in coordinating the event.

Toiraena said Seghe Administration Officer, Cowley Puilingi, is working closely with the committee to finalise planned programs and logistics.

“I have delegated the responsibility to the Deputy Provincial Secretary (DPS) to liaise with the LOC, including logistic arrangements and other necessary preparations,” Toiraena stated.

He added that hosting the event at Seghe is timely, as the township now has several infrastructures capable of accommodating guests and facilitating major public events.

Several key facilities including the newly completed Seghe Administration Building are expected to be officially opened during the celebrations, along with other Western Provincial Government–owned projects.

During the recent Provincial Assembly meeting, Western Province Premier Billy Veo, highlighted the significance of choosing Seghe as this year’s host.

“Every time we host the Western Day Celebration at Gizo and sometimes at Noro. Now we give the people of Marovo the opportunity to join us in celebrating the day,” Premier Veo said.

Island Sun understands that the celebration, scheduled for 9 December, will bring together all 26 Members of the Provincial Assembly, as well as Western Province’s Members of Parliament.

Delegations from other provinces have also expressed interest, with some already confirming their attendance to join the people of Western Province in marking the occasion.

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