Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock: 47th Independence Message – The Honourable Minister, Franklyn Derek Wasi

From:
The Honourable Minister, Franklyn Derek Wasi
Permanent Secretary, Dr. Samson Viulu
Senior Management and Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and their families

To:

• His Excellency, the Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu and Lady Kapu
• Speaker of the National Parliament, Hon. John Patteson Oti
• Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Madam Palmer
• Hon. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Madam Manele
• Hon. Deputy Prime Minister Frederick Kologeto and all Cabinet Ministers
• Leader of the Opposition Group
• Leader of the Independent Group
• Honourable Members of Parliament
• Heads of Diplomatic Missions and Development Partners
• Provincial Premiers and Members of Provincial Assemblies
• Mayor of Honiara City and Executive
• Private Sector, Non-Government Organisations, and Churches
• All Public Servants
• Our hardworking rural and urban farmers, and the people of Solomon Islands

On the occasion of our nation’s 47th Independence Anniversary, we extend our warmest greetings to all the people of the SolomonIslands.

As we commemorate this important milestone under the theme “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity,” we reflect on the journey that began on 7th July 1978, when our people pledged to unite and build a free, strong, and self-governed nation.

Today, we honour that legacy with gratitude and determination, upholding the values of unity, resilience, and progress. Despite global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted lives and livelihoods, our strength lies in our land, our natural resources, and our enduring spirit.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock remains committed to supporting national growth by advancing agricultural development. In 2025, we are focused on implementing the priority policies of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) through a whole value-chain approach to build a sustainable and stable agriculture sector.

We believe agriculture is the foundation of economic growth and food security. Therefore, we are nurturing agricultural entrepreneurs, investing in commercial agriculture and livestock development, and creating opportunities for employment, trade, and prosperity across our islands.

This Independence Anniversary is a moment to recommit ourselves—to make agriculture everyone’s business, and to use it as a platform for innovation, resilience, and transformation.

As we celebrate our nation’s freedom and achievements, let us also look forward with optimism and resolve to build a vibrant, self-reliant and food-secure Solomon Islands.

Happy 47th Independence Anniversary, Solomon Islands

May our future be filled with Joy, Peace, Progress, and Prosperity.

God Bless Solomon Islands, our beloved Happy Isles, from shore to shore.