BY LORETTA B MANELE
The completion of the Noro Fisheries MCS Building is an initiative that aligns with our national fisheries vision.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed the sentiment whilst speaking at the official handover of the Noro Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) Building and Noro Data Centre in Noro, Western Province on Monday, November 10, 2025.
He said completion of the building is a direct reflection of the government’s commitment to ensure that Solomon Islands continues to exercise sovereign control and stewardship over our fisheries and aquatic resources.
“This initiative is firmly aligned with our national fisheries vision— A sustainable fisheries sector that contributes to the socio-economic needs of all Solomon Islanders.
“This vision stands as the cornerstone of our fisheries development strategy, and it underpins our belief that true sustainability requires both responsible management and effective enforcement of our laws,” he said.
The Prime Minister went on to state that the protection and preservation of our marine resources are vital for our nation’s future.
Vital in the sense that the country’s marine resources provide livelihoods, income, and food security for our people.
He said to safeguard these resources, we must ensure that our monitoring, control, and surveillance capabilities are strong, modern, and strategically located.
“…..and that is exactly what this facility in Noro represents,” he added.
Speaking of the Noro Data Centre, Manele said this marks another transformative step forward but this time in the digital sphere.
“It supports the Government’s Digital Transformation Agenda and National ICT Policy, which aim to modernize public service delivery, improve access to government services, and bridge the digital divide across our islands.
“Our digital vision is clear.
“Empowering Solomon Islands with inclusive, resilient, and innovative digital infrastructure that drives economic growth, enhances social well-being, and ensures equitable access to digital opportunities for all citizens,” he said.
Manele noted that the establishment of this Data Centre embodies that vision and is a cornerstone in the effort to build a digital future that serves every Solomon Islander, no matter where they live.
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