Solomon Islands turns 47

By Mary Idu Burumaea

Solomon Islands today, marked its 47th Independence Anniversary. 

The event started with a parade starting at Town Council from the West side and Henderson on the east, to the National Stadium where the official program was held.

Despite the wet weather conditions, hundreds of citizens turned up to celebrate the day at the stadium and FOPA village. 

The Independence celebration is based on this year’s theme, “unity and stability for transformation and prosperity.”

Speaking at the event Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the Government for National Unity and Transformation acknowledged the challenges and opportunities that the country faced in the past years.

“Once again raise our Flags and proclaim with pride that we are an independent and sovereign nation.

“Leadership must be rooted in humility, sacrifice and service to our people and country,” Prime Minister Manele said.

As the country moves to its 50th anniversary, the Prime Minister calls on all citizens to reconnect themselves to the ideals that inspired our independence.

“Let us build a nation that is peaceful and united, where we rise above division and tribalism, a nation that is accountable and transparent,” he added.

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