PM assures 70,000 Pomio people of funds

The 70,000 people of Pomio in East New Britain will receive their outstanding funds, assured Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.

Pomio MP Elias Kapavore asked the Prime Minister in Parliament today if the district will get their outstanding District Service Improvement Program (DSIP) funds for 2013-2014.    

The Prime Minister said: “The outstanding DSIP will be paid, that is funds due to the district and the district is entitled to these funds.”

 O’Neill said the system of governance in releasing funds must be changed so people do not miss out on services.   

“Also I see shortcoming system where a member loses office somehow all these funds come to a standstill.

“I will direct the officials to look at the continuity of the funding, these funds are not for Members of Parliament but for the district and even there is vacancy in office this funds must continue to roll out.

“District CEO and Treasury are there to manage the fund, because it affects the delivery of services and projects,” O’Neill said.

Author: 
Charles Yapumi