The people of New Ireland expects a water and sanitation program to be rolled out throughout the province.
This would come under the provincial government's subsidy office.
Governor Sir Julius Chan says good good sanitation and hygiene is now the focus of his government because of the period of uncertainty and increase in deaths from Covid-19.
Last Thursday Sir Julius travelled to Sumuna on the beautiful island of Djaul when he made the announcement and launched a WASH program.
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New Ireland government media said in a statement delegation who accompanied Sir Julius was given a rousing welcome by the Chiefs of Tikana local level government.
CEO for Government Subsidy Mactil Bais said a total of 15 toilets will be built all over the Island of Djaul to kick start the Wash program.
She made it clear that it would not be a handout project but one that needed partnership between the people the Government.
“We will supply the necessary materials but we expect you to assist with labour and timber. We have to get rid of this handout mentality because it is making our communities unproductive,” said Bais.
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