BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
Last week, the East Honiara Constituency (EHC) undertook a significant initiative, delivering essential materials to churches and communities within the constituency as part of their ongoing support efforts.
The deliveries mark a continuation of EHC’s commitment to fostering development and addressing local needs.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, East Honiara Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Leslie Lamani highlighted the office’s dedication to uplifting communities.
“This handing-over ceremony is a continuation of material deliveries we’ve carried out for church groups, schools, and communities in East Honiara,” Lamani said.
The support included essential building materials such as bags of cement, roofing irons, tile cement, nails, louver frames, plywood, and power tools like drills and electric planes.
Among the beneficiaries were St. Vincent Church in Burns Creek, Rurete Gilbertese Community, Unity Fellowship Church, and other groups such as the Aekfao SSEC Church and Panatina Anglican Church of Melanesia.
Lamani emphasized the inclusive nature of the initiative, noting that churches submitted proposals detailing their material needs.
“Upon receiving their requests, the office worked to address their specific requirements. While we haven’t covered all churches within the constituency yet, we aim to support more this year,” Lamani added.
Representatives from various communities expressed heartfelt appreciation for the timely support.
Rayleen Iamarui, a teacher at St. Vincent Primary School, shared her gratitude on behalf of her community.
“We’ve been struggling to complete our Early Childhood Education (ECE) facility despite fundraising efforts. The materials from the EHC office will allow us to finish the much-needed classroom. Thank you so much for supporting our school,” she said.
Timothy Koria from the Rurete Gilbertese community also highlighted the impact of the support on their cultural infrastructure.
“The materials will help us construct our custom house (Temaneaba), a significant place for hosting community programs, feasts, and other activities. This will be a legacy for our future generations. Thank you to our Member of Parliament for this meaningful assistance,” Koria said.
The EHC office reassured communities that more support is on the way. Lamani reiterated that although not all churches could be assisted this time, the budget for 2025 would ensure that all churches within the constituency receive similar aid. This initiative underscores the EHC office’s commitment to fostering community development and supporting the spiritual and cultural well-being of East Honiara residents.
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