BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
THE Solomon Islands Government celebrates the 44th Independence Anniversary this year with a thanksgiving church service Program.
This year’s anniversary was celebrated on the Theme “Iumi Tugeda for a Stronger and Peaceful Solomon Islands”.
The thanksgiving service was attended by dignitaries including the Acting Governor-General, the Prime Minister, Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Diplomatic Missions, and other VIPs at the Maranatha Hall at Burns Creek in East Honiara on 7 July, yesterday.
A float parade to be led by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Band and Cultural Drum Beaters started from White River to the Maranatha Hall. Government Ministries, Schools, and other selected groups will join the parade from Point Cruz.
Members of the public were also invited to join the celebrations in prayer during the service.
