BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Premier of Guadalcanal province, William Atu acknowledges the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through agents in west Guadalcanal for a proposal to provide shipping service to farmers in West Guadalcanal.
Speaking at the recent Guadalcanal 41st Second Appointed Day celebration, he said the support comes in-line with initiatives the province is exploring.
“The Guadalcanal provincial government is actively exploring ways to support transportation of agricultural produce from rural Guadalcanal to Honiara markets,” said Atu.
This is especially through reliable and affordable shipping services.
Atu mentioned that during their awareness program in the province, transportation was one of the key challenges raised by people.
Especially by cocoa and coconut farmers, who depend only on ships to transport their produce to Honiara to sell.
The Premier sincerely thanks the agriculture ministry for a proposal of monthly shipping services set to benefit Duidui ward in South Guadalcanal and cover all of west Guadalcanal constituency.
He stressed that this is a positive step to ensure farmers get their goods to the market in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Atu said while his government applauds the proposed initiative, they’re also looking forward for the same service in East Guadalcanal.
The premier stated that his government is proud of the proposal and will continue to explore ways to ensure farmers have access to transport to bring their produce to markets in Honiara.
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