INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE
Happy 48TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY Solomon Islands!
From:
The Minister, Honourable Peter Kenilorea Junior, Permanent Secretary, Brian Lenga, the Executive Management and staff of the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC).
To:
- His Excellency the Governor General of Solomon Islands, Sir David Tiva Kapu and Lady Kapu,
- Prime Minister, Honourable Mathew Wale, and Madam Wale,
- Honourable Speaker of National Parliament, Honourable Patteson Oti, and Madam Oti,
- Cabinet Ministers and their spouses,
- Honourable Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer, and Lady Palmer,
- Leader of Opposition, Honourable Manasseh Sogavare, and Madam Sogavare,
- Leader of the Independent Group, Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka and Madam Agovaka,
- Honourable Members of National Parliament and their spouses,
- Constitutional Post Holders, Heads and Members of the Diplomatic Missions,
- Development Partners,
- All senior government officials and public servants,
- Business Houses,
- Honourable Premiers and Provincial Assembly Members,
- Mayor of the Honiara City Council and Councillors,
- Non-Government Organisations and Faith Based Organisations, church leaders, chiefs, elders, community leaders, farmers, fishermen, women market vendors, youths and all good people of Solomon Islands.
It is with great pleasure to congratulate and convey our best wishes to all Solomon Islanders, at home and abroad, as we celebrate the 48th Anniversary of our Independence. We thank God Almighty for his guidance and blessings on our nation’s journey. As we commemorate this important milestone, we honour the vision and sacrifices of those who secured our nation’s independence and reaffirm our commitment to building a united, resilient and prosperous Solomon Islands. The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination remains dedicated to strengthening national planning, driving strategic investments and ensuring that development delivers tangible benefits for every Solomon Islander. May God continue to bless our nation and its people with peace, unity and progress.
One nation, one people, one country. Happy 48th Independence Anniversary celebrations to everyone.