THE Malaita Provincial Assembly has passed the 2025/2026 budget during its session in Auki, last Thursday.
This passage of the SBD 42,704,960 enables the provincial government to continue providing essential services to its people.
Malaita Province Finance Minister, Lemuel Kevianga, said the provincial government expects a surplus of SBD 2,838,000 to support the Ward Development Grant (WDG) under the capital expenditure for the 2025/26 budget.
Minister Kevianga expressed his gratitude to the hardworking staff of the provincial administration and all 33 members of the provincial assembly for their efforts in passing the budget.
He also acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead in delivering services but underlined that it is the government’s responsibility to minimize these challenges and work towards the goal of implementing the budget.
Malaita Premier, Elijah Asilaua, highlighted the importance of the budget in supporting wards and regional development initiatives.
He stressed that community participation is key to maximizing the economic impact of both recurrent and capital budgets.
The provincial government aims to align its strategic policies with local community engagement, resource owners, the national government, development partners, and investors for economic empowerment.
Premier Asilaua thanked his fellow Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs), the provincial assembly staff, and senior officers of the provincial government for their contributions and for upholding democracy through the constructive deliberation of the 2025/2026 budget.
Budget Summary:
Total Revenue: SBD 42,704,960
Total Expenditure: SBD 42,704,960
Recurrent Revenue for 2025/26: SBD 18,963,392, reflecting strong partnerships with rural communities and the national government for timely receipts.
The recurrent revenue breakdown is as follows:
Local revenue: SBD 6,827,135
SIG service grants: SBD 11,990,906
Savings revenue: SBD 57,324
Other revenue: SBD 2,926,028
By SOLOMON LOFANA
Solomon star, Auki
