(ANS – Honiara) – “It is a day of thanksgiving and celebration, as we thank God for the many blessings He showers on us”, said Fr Ambrose Pereira sdb, Rector of the Honiara Salesian house, at the end of the Eucharistic celebration. On Saturday, 31 August, there was the handing over of the two projects that were part of the EU RAMP funding programme – Staff House and Computer Technology Laboratory.

The Staff House, situated on a new plot diagonally opposite the Don Bosco Technical Institute Campus, has 6 self-contained units, that will house teachers and volunteers to enable them be always available with greater commitment and dedication; it will be the site for future development, upgrading and expansion that will qualify technical youth and others.

“The computer technology project aims to prepare young people for an industry in a constantly changing digital world. It provides an opportunity for school dropouts to take part in further education and pave their way to gain a place in the workforce”, said Mr. Allan Daonga, Acting PS (MDPAC) and Deputy National Authorizing Office.

In handing over the two projects – Staff House and Computer Technology Laboratory – Mr. Allan Daonga thanked Don Bosco for being an excellent partner and implementing these projects under the RAMP projects.

Fr. Ambrose Pereira SDB, expressed his thanks to Eoghan Walsh, EU Charge d’ Affairs, EU RAMP Programme personnel – Sue, Ellison Gauwane, Joyce Lelau, Louisa Fakaia, Antoinette Wickam, Donny, Georgiana and the entire staff at the EU RAMP Office, and to Archbishop Adrian Smith, who blessed the new facilities.

The Staff House was co-funded by the Salesians of Japan, CARITAS Solomon Islands and the Salesian Missions, Australia. It was constructed by PM Management Services Limited, headed by Brian Rosanowski, together with his dedicated team.

Published 09/09/2013