BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The Malaita Provincial Minister of Fisheries strongly said that for any government asset to be removed, it must go through the proper relevant authorities.
Jerry Hite, Malaita Provincial Assembly member for Raroisu’u ward, made this call after a group of men targeted the removal of the Fishery’s generator at the Afio Substation on Tuesday night, June 16.
In his letter sent to the Malaita Provincial Permanent Secretary yesterday for close consideration of the issue, it stated that the generator was procured and commissioned to provide power for the ice-making machine and associated fisheries infrastructure owned and operated by the Malaita Provincial Government.
He said that any removal, transfer, or use of the generator for private fisheries centers, private fish markets, commercial enterprises, or other non-government operations must not be undertaken without proper approval from the relevant provincial authorities.
“As a government asset acquired for a designated public purpose, it is important that the generator remains dedicated to its intended function unless authorised by the government.
“For any removal, transfer, or use of the generator for private fisheries centers, private fish markets, commercial enterprises, or other non-government operations, proper approval from the relevant provincial authorities must be obtained,” the letter said.
He said the protection and responsible management of public assets are essential to ensure that government resources continue to serve the interests of the people of Malaita Province.
He appeals to the Permanent Secretary to safeguard the province’s assets and ensure that any decision to use the assets are made in accordance with established government policies, procedures, and approval processes.
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