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.
“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.