BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach, paid a courtesy visit to Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Mr. Willie Atu, on Monday.
During the meeting, Mr. Roach reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to support Guadalcanal Province.
Premier Atu welcomed the visit and raised key challenges facing the province, a statement from the Guadalcanal provincial Government (GPG) yesterday said.
He highlighted rapid population growth and the expansion of squatter settlements around Honiara as pressing issues for urban planning and service delivery.
Both leaders also discussed the Gold Ridge mining project, recognising its importance for the province’s economic future, the statement said.
Premier Atu emphasised the need for responsible development that balances economic gains with environmental and social safeguards.
The meeting concluded positively, with both parties pledging stronger cooperation in disaster response, sustainable development, and community wellbeing.
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