“A total sum of $156.4 million was approved and re-allocated to ministries responsible for implementing the Solomon Islands Government’s (SIG) COVID-19 preparedness and response sector plans.
“This was highlighted by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma during the second reading of the 2020 Supplementary Appropriation Bill in Parliament on Wednesday.
“n the speech, the Minister outlined that 11 ministries would be allocated a share of the $156.4m.
“The two ministries that received the lion’s share of the funds are education and disaster management.”
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