The current bad weather in Solomon Islands has forced the government to delay the celebrations of the 37th independence anniversary.
The Solomon Islands flag Photo: RNZI
The celebrations should fall on Tuesday July the 7th, but because of the current bad weather, they will now be held on Friday July the 10th.
The change follows a Cabinet decision Thursday afternoon.
The Government has also decided that there will still be a public holiday on Independence Day, but there will also be a special public holiday on July 10 to enable Solomon Islanders to honour the day their country gained its political independence from British rule 37 years ago.