by Georgina Makaa
Youth leaders from the Central Guadalcanal Constituency have acknowledged Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) as their gold sponsor and major contributor to the upcoming Central Guadalcanal Communities for Sustainability: Eco-Tourism and Green Development Fair, set to run from September 9 to 12 in Honiara.
The Fair, organized by the Central Guadalcanal Youth Association Committee, aims to harness individual and communal potential and provide a platform for youths to learn, engage, and lead within their communities.
Organizers say the four-day program will spotlight local culture, natural resources, productive sectors, and community-driven innovation, reinforcing youth development and social resilience.
Acknowledging GRML for the sponsorship package totaling to $150,000 which was handed over to the committee yesterday is
GRML is acknowledged for a sponsorship package totaling $150,000, handed to the Youth Association Committee yesterday, Larry Viravira, Chairman of the Central Guadalcanal Youth Association
He said the initiative offers an opportunity for local youths to address social challenges facing young people in the constituency.
In a letter to the Central Guadalcanal Youth Association committee, GRML commended the initiative as timely and important, adding that the activities align with the company’s values and commitment to the communities where it operates.
The GRML letter expressed pleasure that the project aligns with its corporate responsibility goals and community engagement strategies.
Sponsors emphasized the potential for sustained partnerships that support youth leadership, education, and social cohesion in Central Guadalcanal.
The fair will showcase Central Guadalcanal’s cultural heritage, natural resources, and local innovations, highlighting the area’s contribution to the broader Solomon Islands economy.
The Central Guadalcanal Communities for Sustainability Fair’s theme is, ‘A youth -centered initiative fostering cultural and entrepreneurship d hnm, vc awareness, market access and local eco-solutions.’
The Fair will be held near the Henderson International Airport in Central Guadalcanal