Ministry of Police : Hon Minister Anthony Veke Season Greetings

From: Honourable Minister Hon. Anthony Veke, Permanent Secretary Karen Galokale, Commissioner of the Royal Police Force and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands, the entire staff and families of the Ministry of Police, National Secuirty and Correctional Services,

To:

Governor General of Solomon Islands His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi and Lady Vunagi; The Prime Minister – Hon Manasseh D Sogavare and Family. Hon. Speaker of Parliament –Hon. Patterson Oti; Deputy Prime Minister –Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, MP; Minister of Crowns; Leader of the official Opposition –Hon. Matthew Wale, MP; Leaders of the Independents- Hon. John Dean Kuku, MP; Members of Parliament; Constitutional Post Holder; Commissioner of Police; Provincial Premiers and Members of Provincial Assemblies; Mayor of Honiara City –Councillor Siapu;Heads of Diplomatic Corps;Representatives of our Development Partners;Heads of Statutory Organizations: Representative of Solomon Islands Christian Association; Church Leaders and Clergies;Chairman, Executive, and Members of the Solomon Islands Chambers of Commerce and Industries;Representatives of Civil Society and Community –Based Organisation; Senior Government Officials; Traditional Chiefs and Community Leaders; Fellow Solomon Islanders and Friends of Solomon Islands;

2021 Christmas Message

A special Acknowledgement and Warm Greetings to the members of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force that include participating forces from Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Fiji, and Papua New Guinea who are currently in the country to help restore and maintain peace and security.

Let us all celebrate and acknowledge the Almighty God for the provisions throughout this year 2021. Indeed this year has been very challenging for us but we need to make positive reflection and strive onwards with positive aspirations to build a better future for our present and future generation.

Let us pray that this Christmas will help us become positive instruments of peace, seeking to build a kinder, gentler and resilient society in these challenging times.

As a responsible Ministry for law and order, security and safety, we always strive to promote a safe and secure Solomon Islands through our policing services, and continuing delivery of crime prevention strategy in our communities. We also work to enhancing the safety of our communities through facilitating the rehabilitation and safe reintegration of prisoners. We thank all our stakeholders for their contributions to maintain peace and we continue to encourage everyone to be responsible law abiding citizens, contributing towards nation building in our national security endeavors.

As we celebrate Christmas and start of a new year, let us do so responsibly with respect for each other. Let our celebration be peaceful and timely to reflect on the love of God on Humanity.

May the Love, Peace and joy of the Prince of Peace – Jesus Christ fill our hearts as we celebrate this festive season with our families and friends.

“Umitugeda foe national security blo kadere blo umi”

May God bless Solomon Islands from shore to shore.