MASI Pays Courtesy Visit to PM Sogavare
Prime Minister Sogavare and members of the MASI executive.
Source: Supplied Tuesday, 27 April 2021 09:09 AM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had a courtesy visit from the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) yesterday.
MASI president Georgina Kekea thanked the Prime Minister for availing his time to meet with MASI.
Ms Kekea also updated the Prime Minister of the current plans of the MASI Board and the challenges faced by the media industry in the country.
The MASI president also acknowledged the Prime Minister who is also the patron of MASI for recognizing the important role played by the media in the country.
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