BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Rolland Seleso, encourages Central Islands Provincial Government (CIPG) to continue supporting development initiatives in the province.
He made the call during the official opening of the Double Island Resort in Central Islands Province on Friday, stressing that provincial governments play an essential role in establishing investment and ensuring that developments such as the Double Island Resort operate successfully.
Seleso said provincial governments play important roles, including maintaining a supportive environment for investors, working closely with landowners and communities, and facilitating the necessary cooperation for businesses to grow.
He added that when provinces actively support responsible investments, it builds confidence among investors and encourages further development.
In terms of tourism opportunities in Central Islands province, the minister said the province is blessed with extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
He noted that with the right support and partnerships, the province could become a central hub for tourism in Solomon Islands.
Seleso further stated that the opening of Double Island Resort represents confidence in the future of the province and in the potential of tourism to contribute to the development of the country.
He assured that the government will continue to support efforts to strengthen the tourism industry and expand its benefits to the people of the nation.
In response, Premier of Central Islands Province, Kenneth Sagupari, assured Seleso and the national government of the provincial government’s commitment to supporting development.
He also expressed his hope for continued support from the national government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to boost tourism in the province.
“As a government, I want to assure our ministers (government) that we will continue to work together to build tourism infrastructure and further develop the tourism industry in our beautiful islands of Ngella, Savo and the Russell Islands,” Sagupari said.
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