Leadership in public service is about stewardship and accountability, and are not positions of privilege.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka highlighted this during the 2023 Melanesia Sub-Regional Tok-Talanoa welcome ceremony at Holiday Inn, this morning. [29.08.23]

“Today, we convene the Melanesian sub-regional tok-talanoa for Melanesian leaders to engage in dialogue on geopolitics and climate security and it is an opportunity to discuss important values that will contribute to your upcoming annual conference later this year,” the DPM said.

“I am grateful that we are all working together to achieve aspirations for our Pacific countries.”

DPM Gavoka added that cynical, bilateral and multilateral initiatives is essential for the sustainable development of Pacific countries and advancements of the Pacific’s public sector.