THE National Government is committed to support seafarers’ priorities in maritime and shipping services in general.
Seafarers most of the time is overlooked, unnoticed and unappreciated, however, this year’s celebration of International Day of Seafarer has made gov’t to recommit its priorities for the contribution seafarers have made to the economy of the country.
Deputy Secretary Corporate Ministry of Infrastructure and Development Mr. Andrew Houlia said going forward; this International Day of Seafarer will be celebrated annually.
On 25th June, this day will be celebrated and the nation will learn from the Solomon Islands seafarers.
“As assured by our very own Prime Minister in his letter of apology, the government fully supports the SI seafarers and maritime shipping industry, in general, and would always be considered as one of the Government’s key priorities,” he said.
He added that the celebration was to thank the seafarers and acknowledge the seafarers invaluable contribution to the country, society, communities and wellbeing of people.
He said without this day seafarers will be overlooked, unnoticed and unappreciated.
Solomon Islands Maritime School hosted this event to recognise the contribution seafarers gave to many lives of people in this country.
This is the first ever major celebration of International Day of Seafarers in the country.
It will be celebrated annually now in the country.
By LACHLAN EDDIE HOE
Solomon Star, Honiara
