BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
NORO town in Western Province has been described as the country’s strategic centre for trade, investments and connectivity.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the statement during the official opening of the new Noro Police Station yesterday.
He said Noro is one of the most important economic hubs in Solomon Islands — home to SolTuna Limited, one of the country’s largest private employers and a key contributor to the national economy.
“It hosts an international port, lies close to the Munda International Airport, and sits at the heart of our Western tourism and fisheries industries.
“This makes Noro not just an economic centre, but a strategic centre for trade, investment, and connectivity. A secure Noro means a secure Western Province and a secure Solomon Islands,” Manele said.
He said the completion and opening of the Noro Police Station marks not only a milestone for law enforcement but also a significant boost for economic growth and investor confidence.
However, Manele reminded the gathering that maintaining safety and security requires a collective effort from all sectors of society.
He said the government is committed to ensuring that by 2026, the implementation of both development and recurrent programs will achieve meaningful progress that delivers real impact at provincial and community levels.
“Infrastructure like this is part of that transformation. But we must remember that security is a shared responsibility,” Manele said.
He stressed that the national government, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), development partners, provincial authorities, and communities must work together to preserve peace, uphold the law, and safeguard the country’s future.
“Together, we can build a Solomon Islands where every province enjoys peace, where investments flourish, and where our people live with confidence and dignity,” Manele said.
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