Solomon Islands Western Tourism Hands Over Jetty To Oravae Cottage

Western Province Culture and Tourism Division officially handed over one of its funded projects to Oravae Cottage in Gizo, Western Province.

The handing over ceremony was organized at the Oravae Cottage which is a 20-minute boat ride from Gizo Island.

The jetty is one of the tourism projects initiated by the province with support from the national Ministry of Culture and Tourism [MCT].

In April 2016, Western province Premier Wayne Maepioh and his delegation submitted a $5-million proposal through the province’s tourism division MCT.

Western Province’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Christian Mesepitu said that a good number of projects were being funded. They include the Njari Island jetty, Kennedy Island, Saeragi jetty, Gizo Town toilet facilities, BSP Bank leaf huts and benches, MSG building extension, Gizo Town Council rubbish compactor have been achieved.

Minister of Culture and Tourism Division Hon. Christian Mesepitu

Most of the projects have been handed to the recipients last year by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

I would like to acknowledge the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for the assistance rendered in the development of tourism sector in our province.

Solomon Island National Government and Provincial and the current ruling government sincerely appreciate the fostering of such partnerships.

Mr. Mesepitu said the handover ceremony testifies the commitment and mutual partnership between the two governments and this is something which the current Western Province Government appreciates.

The owner of Oravae Cottage Patson Baea welcoming the official and guests at Oravae during the handing over ceremony

Owner of Oravae Cottage Patson Baea acknowledged the Western Province supervising Premier Bruse Herick, Mr. Mesepitu, provincial government officials and invited guests for witnessing the handing over ceremony.

He also acknowledged the contractors for completing the projects.

The project cost $220,439.24.

Ovarae Cottage has one bedroom with double beds, plus an additional four single beds in the spacious living area,

The cottage also contains a kitchenette and an indoor shower and toilet plus an additional outdoor shower.

The highlight undoubtedly is the over-water verandah that leads right out over a beautiful blue lagoon complete with hammocks and deck chairs.

(Source: The Island Sun Business 20 April 2018)

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