A Malaita chief welcomes Government help

A Malaita chief has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare about a million dollar package to each constituency a year.

Chief George Suri Kwanae of North Malaita says this is a great achievement in the best interest of rural dwellers of Solomon Islands.

While congratulating the Prime Minister and his Government for the achievement Chief Kwanae says the help will go a long way in the development Solomon Islands.

Chief Kwanae however warns both the leaders and their people to use the money wisely.

He appeals to the rural people to ensure they use the funds on viable and sustainable development projects which brings economic benefits to the people and the nation.

Chief Kwanae warns against the use of funds by leaders and their close associates for political gains.

He cites Malaita province alone having 14 million dollars a year allocated to the 14 constituencies.

Chief Kwanae says in a Parliament's four years term, the Province gets about 56 million dollars, enough to built a high-way around Malaita province if the money is used wisely.

Chief Suri warns that people will be still beggars in their own land if they fail to use the funding assistance wisely.

Source: SIBC