MOFT opens new office building in Noro

By Aaron Szetu in Gizo, Western Province

A major step forward in decentralizing government services was taken today in Noro, Western Province, with the official handing over and opening of the new Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT)  building.

The event was attended by government officials, business representatives in Noro, and members of the public.

Valued at around 25 million Solomon Dollars, the new building is part of the Ministry’s Corporate Plan, which was developed and implemented since 2019.

In his remarks, Guest of Honor, the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma acknowledged that government services have long been centralized in Honiara.

He said this has created challenges for citizens in the provinces who wish to engage in business activities and access public services.

Minister Kuma then emphasized that the establishment of the new office is part of the government’s broader commitment to bringing essential services closer to communities.

” It is a significant milestone for the government, and is part of my Ministry’s commitment to expand and advance government services closer to our people and businesses.”

This is why under the Ministry’s corporate plan, we have committed to address this need by prioritizing targeted investments and service delivery closer to where the needs are,” Kuma said.

Meanwhile, Western Province Premier, Hon. Billy Veo also acknowledged the government through the Ministry of Finance for supporting the successful delivery of the building project.

He described the new building as an important investment by the government, which will certainly address the needs of people and businesses in the province.

The new building will serve as a key administrative hub for the Ministry in the Western Province, aiming to improve accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness of public financial services at the provincial level.

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