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Hon Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands to start Brisbane to Gizo race

by Office of the Prime Minister - Solomon Islands on 20 Mar 2001
Content of the letter from the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands:



19th March 2001


Dayle Smith - Race Director


Dear Sir,

SAIL THE SOLOMONS BRISBANE TO GIZO YACHT RACE 2001

Thank you for your letter 8/3/2001, in which you have cordially extended an invitation for the Hon Prime Minister to officiate at your Annual Sail the Solomons Yacht Race from Brisbane to Solomon Islands.

This is to confirm that the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has accepted your kind invitation and will be the race starter for the 2001 event.

I would be grateful if you could convey this message to your members and race participants. We are now looking forward to meeting with you in June 01.

Yours sincerely

Edward J. Hunlehu - Special Advisor to Prime Minister

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