The Small Malaita Constituency Office has thanked the Government of the People’s Republic of China for $100,000 in support towards a sea transport project for Anopala community.
Constituency Development Officer Terry Brown said the assistance will significantly improve access to safe and reliable sea transport for the people, especially benefiting Anopala community and surrounding communities at Malou Port, where sea transportation has been a persistent challenge.
The funded project equipment includes a 40-horsepower outboard motor engine and a 23-foot ray boat, funded under the Chinese Embassy Small and Sustainable Development Project.
Mr Brown said the project is expected to strengthen connectivity, support local economic activities, and improve access to essential services such as health and education.
Mr Peter Ha’alau from Anopala community expressed his sincere appreciation on behalf of Anopala community to the Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency for selecting their community as a recipient of the project.
He also extended his gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its funding, describing it as a meaningful contribution that will bring benefits not only to the people of Anopala community, but also to the people of Small Malaita.
The Small Malaita Constituency Office said partnerships such as this play a vital role in advancing rural development and uplifting the livelihoods of communities.
“The people of Anopala and the wider Small Malaita Constituency deeply value this gesture of goodwill and cooperation,” Mr Honimae said.
“We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that this funding is utilized effectively and transparently for the benefit of our people, and we thank the Government of the People’s Republic of China for standing with us in our development journey,” he said.