BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

No project can last if it is not grounded in respect, transparency, participation, inclusiveness, fairness, cooperation and service to others.

Lazarus Alfred Rina, Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central Guadalcanal Constituency told parliament during the Sine Die Motion last week that these values guide all six strategies of community building.

“They ensure that our constituency grows not only in infrastructure but also in unity, leadership and social stability,” he said.

Rina encouraged all Members of Parliament to take these strategies and values with them.

“…grow participation, strengthen democratic leadership, address issues fairly, build community linkages, develop capacity and uphold the value that makes Solomon Islands strong,” he said.

Rina told the honourable house that if they commit to these principles in their constituencies over the next year, they will return to parliament in 2026 with communities that are more resilient, more united and more confident in their future.

He also thanked all Solomon Islanders who continue to support nation building through their daily work, their resilience and their commitment to peace and unity.

“As we prepare to conclude the year, let us reaffirm our shared responsibility to place people at the centre of development.

“Let us ensure that no community feels forgotten and that no household is left behind. Our vision for the coming year must be one of unity, hard work, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to transforming rural communities into centres of productivity and opportunity,” he said.

Rina extends his warm and heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Solomon Islanders, families, leaders, community leaders, public servants, private sector workers, women, youth, people with special needs and children.

“May this Christmas bring peace, joy and renewed hope across our islands,” he said.

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