BY LORETTA B MANELE
The Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada has said the 2026 budget must be guided by realism, responsibility and impact.
He pointed this out on Wednesday, Dec 17 whilst speaking on the final day of the Sine Die Motion in parliament.
Tanangada said it is their mandate to ensure that they implement the budget truthfully to achieve the anticipated outcomes they have.
“To ensure that it must uplift communities, strengthen justice and build capacity, not only for this generation but future generations,” he said.
The Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara highlighted that the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning as their duly responsibilities, will secure resources, ensure debt sustainability and align financing with national priorities.
He however, also raised that responsibility cannot stop at mobilisation.
“I therefore call on government secretaries, accounting officers and heads of government agencies to take full ownership of implementation.
“Without disciplined execution, a budget may remain unclear and not progress,” Tanangada said.
He stressed that the 2026 budget must translate policy into tangible services.
On this note, Tanangada said they must ensure there are classrooms in rural villages, functioning health clinics with medicines, cleaner roads and jetties, market access for fisheries and farmers, electricity and water for our households, police presence in high crime areas, extension of police stations and outposts, efficient justice delivery and jobs for our youths.
He added that these are areas they anticipate the 2026 budget to achieve.
Tanangada said this is the responsibility that lies heavy on the shoulders of all the important people who are members of public servants, staff of permanent secretaries, heads of departments and heads of government agencies.
“This is not optional.
“It is the critical mission of this government and everyone is responsible to ensure that they implement the tasks that rest their shoulders,” he said.
Tanangada also stated that the ASEAN Development Bank has been projecting growth to accelerate in 2026, supported by mining, fisheries and construction.
He said the World Bank focused on stronger activity in agriculture, tourism and infrastructure of which could reduce poverty and improve living standards.
Tanangada added that this is reflected in the 2026 budget including the support of our development partners.
The Minister for Police furthered noted that success will depend on inclusive implementation.
“If we measure progress only in urban centres, we fail the majority in villages and outer islands. Therefore, the true test of the 2026 budget will be that change is delivered to the poor, vulnerable and marginalised,” he said.
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