Malaita Premier Richard Na'amo Irosaea and Japanese Charge 'd Affaires to Solomon Islands, Akira Iwanade, yesterday signed a Grant Contract for the improvement of two schools on Malaita.

Manawai and Laugwata Primary Schools will benefit from the project which amounts to about 79-thousand dollars.

The project consists of one classroom and one staff house for each of the schools.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr Iwanade said he was happy to sign the contract for the grassroots and human security projects on behalf of Japan.

He said the two schools will offer educational opportunities to many students who will create the future of the country.

In response Malaita Premier, Mr Irosaea said he was privileged and honoured for the generosity shown in funding the two schools.

He said the Japanese Government has contributed much to the development of Malaita Province in various sectors.

Premier Irosaea said Malaita places education as number one on its lists of priorities.

Source: SIBC