Makira busy last month .

Monday, 08 March 2010 12:27

Makira provincial government says February has been a productive, positive, but also sad month for the Makira Ulawa Provincial (MUP) Government.

In its monthly newsletter the province said in the beginning of February the full Provincial Assembly and other invitees gathered in the courthouse to review the latest draft of the constitutional reform, which aims to move the Solomon Islands towards a federal-model of statehood which foresees a significantly stronger role and more resources for the Provinces. Many fruitful discussions found place and the review team was thankful for Makira Ulawa's hospitality and productive input in the constitutional reform process.

The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government has also been developing its 2010/11 annual budget which it hopes to be approved on the 15 March by Provincial Assembly.

"This budget will outline and regulate next year's work plan," the newsletter said.

The MUP Government has also been occupied with initiating the voter registration process for the national elections; it has organized training for rural businesses and supported training of teachers in Early Childhood Education.

Last month as well the provincial government also said goodbye to their Provincial Secretary; Andrew Nanauoha.

Mr Andrew has return to Honiara to his Ministry's office.

"We want to thank him for the many years of strong leadership and all the hard work he gave to the Makira Ulawa Province," the provincial government said.

Unfortunately, last month closed with an incredibly sad event; the loss of a dear Minister of Health, the late Honorable John Mara.

Over the years the late Mara showed us his great commitment to Makira Ulawa politics and the development of the province.

His important contributions through PGSP, through conceiving and developing the PCDF fishery centre project in Santa Ana are testament to his commitment.

"Our deepest sympathies are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time, may he rest in peace and God bless his soul," the province's newsletter said.

[source: http://www.solomonstarnews.com.sb/]