FINANCE and Treasury minister Rick Hou has highlighted a number of achievements by the NCRA Government led by Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo.
He says the NCRA Government has ensured the relationships and ties with Solomon Islands development partners continue to be respected and improved.
Mr Hou says the respected and improved relationships and ties with the development partners result in the country’s sovereignty and security being maintained.
But he adds to secure the country’s independence and pride, Solomon Islands must continue to embark on key investments in social services, infrastructure development and the productive sector.
Meanwhile, Mr Hou says at the home front, the NCRA government has also ensured Solomon Islands children continue to be educated and up-skilled, clinics and hospitals and the justice system continue to function efficiently.
And he adds in this respect, the government is committed to ascertaining the delivery of these basic and essential services.
Mr Hou made these sentiments while delivering in Parliament his 2014 Supplementary Budget.
In the Supplementary Budget, Mr Hou seeks parliamentary approval for the government to spend an additional 187 million dollars to meet its commitments during the remaining four months.
– By George Atkin