BY BEN BILUA
GIZO

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) will open its official calendar assembly sitting on Monday next week in Gizo.

Speaker of the Western Province, Ramrakha Aquila Talasasa, confirmed the sitting to Island Sun yesterday, saying all necessary preparations have been finalized to ensure the assembly runs smoothly.

According to Talasasa, the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) has already completed its scrutiny of the 2025/2026 revised budget proposal, which is expected to be tabled during the meeting.

He explained that the committee has carefully examined the financial framework to ensure transparency and accountability before it is presented to the assembly for debate and approval.

“The committee has done its part in scrutinizing the budget, and now it is time for the provincial assembly to deliberate on the proposal and make decisions in the best interest of our people,” Talasasa said.

He said other pressing matters affecting the province have been scheduled for discussion, these include development initiatives, service delivery challenges, and updates on ongoing projects.

Talasasa emphasized that the assembly is an important platform for elected provincial leaders to represent the interests of their respective wards and collectively decide on the way forward.

He further confirmed that provincial members are expected to begin arriving in Gizo over the weekend ahead of the opening session.

“We are looking forward to a productive sitting that will address key issues and lay the foundation for the province’s progress in the coming year,” Talasasa said.

The Western Provincial Assembly remains one of the most critical avenues for governance in the province, as it sets policies and priorities that directly impact communities across the islands.

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