BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
Pusiju community in Vella, Western Province has expressed gratitude following the official launching of the Pusiju Mini-Solar Fishery Centre, describing it as a significant milestone for local development.
Community representative, Kiven Koipala said the newly established facility is a generous gift from the United Kingdom to the Sirubai Tribe and the people of Pusiju.
He said the Mini-Solar Fishery Centre will play a vital role to support the day-to-day livelihoods of communities within the project’s identified catchment areas.
“The facility will greatly assist our people in improving their fishing activities and sustaining their daily needs,” Koipala said.
He also acknowledged the efforts of WWF Solomon Islands for working closely with Pusiju community to ensure successful implementation of the project.
Koipala said the collaboration between development partners and the community has been key to delivering a project that will benefit many households now and into the future.
Women and girls of Pusiju community have also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the United Kingdom for its support in funding the mini-solar fishery project.
Speaking on behalf of women and girls, Jennifer Iqu acknowledged the UK Government for its continued commitment to supporting developing nations like Solomon Islands.
“It is such a historical moment for women and girls of Pusiju and surrounding communities to receive such an important facility,” Iqu said.
She said the mini-solar fishery centre will play a crucial role in empowering women and girls by providing opportunities to actively participate in income-generating activities.
Iqu said the facility is expected to significantly improve household livelihoods, enabling women and girls to contribute more meaningfully to their families’ economic wellbeing.
“With this facility, women and girls will now be able to engage positively in fishery-related activities to support their families and improve their standard of living,” she said.
The mini-solar fishery project is part of broader efforts to strengthen rural economies and promote inclusive development, ensuring that women and vulnerable groups are not left behind.
The Mini-Solar Fishery Centre is expected to enhance fish storage and processing capabilities, contributing to improved income generation and food security for communities in the area.
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