Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional – 2024 Independence Message – Honorable Minister, Hon. Wayne Ghemu

From: The Honorable Minister, Hon. Wayne Ghemu & family Permanent Secretary, Mr. John Misite’e & family, Executive and alI Ministry & Provincial Staff of the MPGIS

To: The Governor General, Sir David Vunagi & family

Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer & family

The Honorable Speaker of Parliament, Sir Patterson Oti &family

The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele & family

The Hon Ministers of the Crown & families

The Attorney General, Junior Muria & family

The Opposition Leader, Hon. Mathew Wale & family

The Hon Members of the Opposition and Independent groups

Constitutional Post Holders, Diplomatic Corps and Donor Partners

Private Sector Business Houses and Non-Government Organizations

The Provincial Premiers of the nine (9) Provinces and your governments

The Lord Mayor, Honiara City Council

The Community and Church leaders

And the peace-loving citizens of our Solomon Islands

Happy 46th Independence Anniversary Celebrations.

Special Message

Independence Day is both an occasion to celebrate, and to remember the struggles and sacrifices of our forefathers who fought to give us this gift of Sovereignty! Tribute to their wisdom and heartfelt passion for us to be one Nation, one People.

In commemoration of this auspicious Occasion, let us all acknowledge and appreciate our contributions as legislators, policy makers, development partners, provincial governments, public servants, community leaders, Churches, stakeholders and as citizens of Solomon Islands, in progressing our country over the last 46 years.

MPGIS endeavors foster its institutional strengthening machineries to enhancing good governance and development aspirations towards the socio-economic well-being of our citizens. Hence, the Ministry acknowledges the efforts and commitment of the 9 provinces in ensuring good governance, accountability and transparency in providing essential services in our rural Solomon Islands.

May we all prioritize what we can do for our Happy Isles to make it a place of wealth, peace and prosperity.

Blessed 46th Independence Anniversary Celebrations to one and all.

God Bless Solomon Islands from Shore to Shore.