PM unveils 44th Independence Anniversary theme

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has unveiled this year’s 44^th Independence Anniversary theme following a number of suggestions from the Organizing Committee.

This year’s theme is “Iumi Tugeda for a Stronger and Peaceful Solomon Islands”.

The theme calls for all Solomon Islands citizens to unite as fellow country men and women of the “happy Isles” to build the country into a stronger and peaceful place for everyone.

This year’s celebrations will be low key due to financial constraints exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic on government finances.

There will be no anniversary parade and other associated activities at Lawson Tama stadium.

However, there will be a float parade by the Police Band, Cultural groups, students and other selected groups in the morning of 7^th July from White River to the Maranatha Hall in Burns Creek to be followed by a thanksgiving service.

The Prime Minister’s national address will be broadcasted live on radio and Television on 7^th July.

The organizing committee is encouraging communities around the country to organize their own celebrations to commemorate this year’s anniversary.

In Honiara, a String Band concert is organized and will be live broadcasted and streamed online by the National Broadcaster SIBC.

Solomon Islands gained Independence from Great Britain on July 7^th 1978.

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• Government Communications Unit