BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Minister for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Father Manasseh Maelanga, reaffirms that the government will work closely with Honiara City Council (HCC) to build a modern, safer, cleaner, and well-managed capital city.
HCC in a statement yesterday said he expressed this during the Lord Mayor’s Traditional Feast 2026 at the National Stadium Dining Hall on Thursday.
The statement said the Lord Mayor’s Traditional Feast is an event held annually as part of the Solomon Islands Independence Anniversary celebrations to bring national leaders, provincial representatives, community leaders, and invited guests together to celebrate the nation’s unity, culture, and progress.
The minister said Honiara’s rapid urban growth requires stronger collaboration between the government, HCC and communities to effectively address challenges associated with urbanisation.
He also emphasised that effective law enforcement, stronger community participation, and practical crime prevention measures are vital to maintain peace, order, and public safety throughout the capital.
In this regard, he encourages residents to respect the law, care for their communities, and be active in supporting initiatives that promote a safe and orderly city.
The minister also highlighted the Ministry of Home Affairs’ role as HCC’s mother ministry, thus, stressed on the ministry’s commitment to support the council’s efforts in urban management, good governance, and community development.
He said maintaining law and order is a shared responsibility that cannot be achieved by government agencies alone.
He also calls on churches, youth groups, women, landowners, community leaders, and all residents to work together with the government and HCC to create safer, cleaner, and more resilient neighbourhoods.
The Member of Parliament for East Malaita reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen its partnership with HCC to deliver sustainable urban development, enhance public safety, and improve the quality of life for all citizens living in the nation’s capital.
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