BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said he is pleased to see progress in developments in Malaita Province.
The Prime Minister and his government delegation recently visited Malaita province for a series of handovers and groundbreaking ceremonies.
Addressing the media during his press conference in Malaita on Wednesday 1st, PM Manele said his delegation has seen real and practical progress across Malaita.
“Being in the provinces allows us to see progress firsthand and stay connected to the realities our people face every day.
“Yesterday, we opened the Kolofe 1 and Kolofe 2 bridges in North Malaita. Today, I will travel south to hand over the Su’u and Bira bridges. These are not just projects, they are lifelines that connect communities, support farmers, and help children get to school safely. Bridges and roads are arteries of trade and commerce that drive our rural and national economy,” he said.
He said he is pleased to see the progress of the tar-sealing project, with drainage works currently underway in Auki.
He said that this forms part of a longer-term effort to improve the town and support economic activity changes people will see and use every day.
“We are also establishing a new Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock office in Auki. This morning, we broke ground for the new facility, which will support local farmers and the 45 agribusiness groups already benefiting from government programs.
“This morning, we also broke ground for the Customary Land Recording Office, the first of its kind outside Honiara. This will help landowners properly record their land, reduce disputes, and create greater certainty for development,” he said.
PM Manele said work is continuing to improve Kilufi Hospital, with support from the Government of Japan to help ensure families in Malaita have access to better health services.
“At Bina Harbour, work is progressing on key studies and preparations. This remains one of the major long-term economic projects for Malaita and the country. All of this progress is possible because of the cooperation of landowners and communities with the government and its partners. Partnership and commitment are what makes development work,” he said.
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