BY BEN BILUA

Seghe

SEGHE came alive yesterday as people from far and near came together to celebrate Western Province’s Second Appointed Day.

A parade was on display to kick off the program, traditional dance, display of the province’s traditional wear and a good turn out of people who came to witness the event.

The celebration was extraordinary as the guest of honour was none other then Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

He said yesterday was a significant day for Western Province and the national government to commemorate the province’s 42th Second Appointed Day.

Manele said he is honored to be invited by Premier Billy Veo to be the guest of honour for the celebration.

“As you know, parliament is in session and currently deliberating on the 2026 appropriation Bill.

“But it is equally important that I come and stand with my people of Western Province on this important occasion.

“Allow me to express my sincere gratitude to the Provincial Government and the Local Organising Committee for the warn welcome and courtesies accorded to me and my delegation.

“Like other province, for the people Western Province, this day represents the founding of the local government,” he said.

In his speech, Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo said it is very encouraging to see people turn up in numbers to mark the province’s important day.

He also called on all people to mark the important date, as the Western Day.

Provincial delegations who attended the celebration included; Isabel Province led by Premier Lawrence Hayward, Premier of Choisuel Province and his delegation, Premier of Central Province and Deputy Premier of Guadalcanal Province.

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