BY LORETTA B MANELE
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed that government investments have focused on extending services and infrastructure to rural areas.
He spoke about this when giving an update to the media about the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) investments and progress while only being in office for just a year.
Initially, Manele said GNUT recognizes that the majority of Solomon Islanders live in rural communities and much of their national development agenda reflects this reality.
He emphasized that government investments have focused on extending essential services and infrastructure to rural areas through rural roads, wharves, airstrips, agricultural support, and fisheries centres to unlock economic opportunities and improve quality of life.
“For example, the road upgrades connecting the South and North of Malaita are helping communities gain better access to markets in Auki and Honiara. The continued rollout of RCDF-funded projects also supports rural livelihoods and helps bridge the development gap.”
Manele highlighted that their goal is to ensure that development is inclusive and balanced; lifting up our most underserved communities while responding to the needs of our growing urban population.
“This approach is not about choosing one over the other, but about building a more connected, equitable and resilient Solomon Islands for all.”
Manele noted that GNUT is actively formulating urban-specific interventions to address these concerns, ensuring balanced and inclusive national development.
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