Malaita Premier encourage Solomon Islanders to participate in country's 29th Independence Anniversary celebration in his provincial capital, Auki.

Malaita Premier Richard Na’amo Irosaea encourages Solomon Islanders to participate in this year’s 29th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Auki, Malaita province.

Premier Na’amo made the invitation during a meeting with the National Independence Committee in Honiara yesterday.

Malaita is the first province to host the national independence celebration and Premier Na’amo said his people welcome their fellow citizens to celebrate together in the spirit of unity.

The Government Communications Unit quotes Mr Irosaea as saying Malaita province is preparing all sectors to ensure visitors feel the charm of his province during the national event.

The Premier and his Provincial Secretary both brushed aside rumours of security threats reported earlier in the media.

Premier Irosaea said Auki police have already started an alcohol free campaign to discourage people from producing illegal alcohol such as Kwaso and other related drugs.

The Premier said he is confident in the local police, adding they could handle any security problems with professionalism.

Meanwhile, Provincial Secretary Harold Leka said all preparations involving different sectors are well underway as Auki braces itself for the national event.

Source: SIBC