BY NED GAGAHE
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele witnessed the official handover of several key infrastructure projects funded under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) and the World Bank-supported Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR) program, during Central Province’s 44th Second Appointed Day celebrations in Tulagi.
The handover ceremony was officiated by the Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu, who formally handed over the completed projects to Premier of Central Province, Kenneth Sagupari, in the presence of Prime Minister Manele and hundreds of community members.
The projects delivered include:
- Central Provincial Government (CPG) Head Office fencing and standby generator, valued at $1,171,862
- Refurbishment of Staff Quarter 86 at a cost of $217,162
- One canoe, three outboard motors and safety equipment worth $310,000
- Solid waste management equipment, including two trucks valued at $1 million
These investments are aimed at improving government services and essential infrastructure for communities in Tulagi and surrounding areas.
Premier Sagupari, thanked the national government and the World Bank for their continued support.
“The Central Provincial Government has invested in both social and economic sectors through the PCDF over the years. We thank the national government and the World Bank for their benevolent support to our people and look forward to similar assistance in the future,” he said.
Prime Minister Manele applauded the ongoing collaboration between provincial and national stakeholders and emphasized the importance of strong partnerships in enhancing service delivery and building community resilience across the country.
The PCDF is a performance-based grant designed to encourage provinces to implement governance reforms and improve infrastructure investment and service delivery. The IEDCR program complements PCDF through additional funding and technical support to build capacity and resilience at the provincial level.
These initiatives signify the ongoing commitment to developing Solomon Islands’ rural and provincial areas, ensuring long-term growth and improved livelihoods.
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