CHAIR of the National Hosting Authority (NHA) of the Sol2023 South Pacific Games, Dr. Jimmie Rodgers clarified that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) stadium funded project is a grant, not a loan.
He made the clarification in response to social media claiming that the stadium is not a gift but it’s a concessional loan at 2% interest.
Mr. Rodgers said the person who posted the post is misleading the people in this nation (Solomon Islands).
“If that person is a Christian, he will continue to lie to the people of this nation,” he said.
He further added that the attitude of such a negative post is to make Solomon Islands disunite as the country is ready to host the biggest sporting event in the Pacific.
He said people must tell the truth about the stadium facilities to other people.
He said anyone who wants to seek clarification about the PG2023 facilities can ask them and not go to social media to talk negatively about PG2023 facilities.
“Ask us before going out on social media,” he said.
He added that the stadium isn’t a loan but a grant, meaning it’s a gift from PRC to the people of Solomon Islands.
He said the Futsal Stadium which was built by the Government of Indonesia at Panatina was also a grant.
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) new home at the old Taiwanese Farm at KG was also a grant.
The Water Facilities for Sol2023 South Pacific Games was also a grant.
By LACHLAN EDDIE HOE
Solomon Star, Honiara
