of the solar power system sets procured with financial
support from PRC
(Photo/Supplied)
The North West
Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) has expressed its heartfelt
gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of
China (PRC) for its generous financial support of
$100,000.00 for procuring livelihood essentials for NWCC
communities.
Constituency Development Officer (CDO)
Gabby Taniveke said that the financial assistance enables
the constituency office to purchase solar system sets
including deep freezers, electrical cables, and accessories
to boost renewable energy for health, education, church, and
community needs where they are most required.
The
beneficiaries include:
- Vurango Community –
Received Solar Power System - Pirakamae Community High
School – Received Solar Power System - United Church
Lauru Region Headquarters – Received Solar Power
System - Nukiki Community Clinic – Received
electrical cables and fittings for the expansion of their
existing solar power system, and 5.2 kilowatts solar power
systems for two families.
CDO Taniveke said the
significant assistance of these solar systems will
definitely serve the communities, especially the
beneficiaries, ensuring reliable and clean energy for
improved lighting and community infrastructure
development.
He described the support as a meaningful
contribution that will bring immense benefits not only to
the particular beneficiaries but also to the people of NWCC,
who will access services from the school, church, and
clinic.
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“On behalf of our Honourable Member of
Parliament, Minister Hurry Kuma and the NWCC communities, we
convey our deep appreciation to the PRC Embassy for this act
of generosity. This gesture reaffirms the strong friendship
between our two nations and our communities, and we are
proud to stand alongside you in advancing shared goals for
development and prosperity in the Solomon Islands,” he
said.
Mr. Taniveke acknowledged that partnerships such
as this play a vital role in advancing community development
and improving the livelihoods of our rural
communities.
“The communities and the constituency
office deeply value this gesture of goodwill and
cooperation, which will surely enhance the quality of life
for our people,” Mr. Taniveke added.
Meanwhile, the
Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) also acknowledged
PRC’s ongoing support to the constituencies in developing
rural livelihoods and improving the standard of living for
rural Solomon Islanders.
The Ministry further
reaffirmed its ongoing cooperation and partnership with the
PRC Embassy in the national rural development
program.
MRD appeals to both constituency offices to
utilize the donations transparently and ensure maximum
benefits for their communities and the needy.
As the
Solomon Islands continues to navigate challenges and
opportunities on its development path, support from the PRC
remains invaluable in this process.
The MRD looks
forward to further collaboration with the PRC and other
development partners to foster sustainable progress for all
rural Solomon
Islanders.
