Burns Creek community receive water tank

A collaborative effort recently between the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) has delivered two 5000 litre water tanks valued at SBD $16,000 to the Burns Creek community.

The tanks were donated by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Solomon Islands.

In his brief remarks during the handing over programme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) Mr Simpson Pogeava said that through such initiative and collaboration, it strengthens ownership and partnership between our bilateral partners and the communities we serve.

Dr Johnny Tasa, during the official handing over ceremony, said the water tanks and a visit to the Sista sewing workshop, also built by China for Burn Creek, are a picture painted by China that we truly value and appreciate.

Dr Tasa called on all community members to use wisely and respect these gifts and described the donation as more than just a mere collaboration between China and the Solomon Islands.

He said it is the strength of togetherness, respect and partnership that were made possible by the hard work of the CPLT and the RSIPF NCPD team.

The embassy representative, counsellor Zhao Jinyong reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to people-centered cooperation and expressed hope that the contribution would bring tangible comfort to local community.

The Burns Creek community chairman acknowledged the RSIPF NCPD team and the China embassy and CPLT representatives for their continuous support in creating such opportunities in rural communities, describing it as a reflection of the warm friendship between the two peoples.