The Ministry of Finance will not divert funds this year from various government agencies to assist in the funding of immediate rehabilitation works following Tropical cyclone Evan.
Permanent Secretary Filimone Waqabaca said despite the enormity of the damage sustained, the Finance ministry will not be sourcing rehabilitation funds from other government ministries as was previous practice.
Previously, government had to divert funds from government ministries but with more than $20m already accessed through surplus funds from the 2012 budget, government was able to finance the immediate needs following Evan.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa
