BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Opposition MPs have called on the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) to urgently address the country’s cash flow problems, warning that delays continue to disrupt the delivery of essential services.
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale, along with MPs John Maneniaru, Gordon Dacy Lilo, and Rick Hou, stressed the need for decisive action as the government prepares the 2026 budget.
The Opposition made the call while contributing to the special adjournment motion moved by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Parliament last week.
Speaking during the motion, the MPs said the cash flow situation severely affects the delivery of services and must be resolved.
“The cash flow continues to hinder service delivery,” Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale said.
He stressed that although government line ministries have plans in place, the situation continues to delay implementation.
“There must be a way to overcome this. We cannot remain trapped in a perpetual cash flow cycle.
“We must take steps to fix the situation and maintain a sufficient cash flow to enable the government to deliver services on time,” Wale highlighted.
Wale said he raised this issue so the government keeps it in mind when preparing the 2026 budget.
Chairman of the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) and MP for West Are Are constituency, John Maneniaru, joined Wale’s call for collective action to address the cash flow problem.
“I support the point raised by the Leader of the Opposition to fix the cash flow.
“Let’s address the cash flow so that when the year begins, line ministries can implement their budgets smoothly,” Maneniaru said.
Maneniaru emphasized that the cash flow issue recurs every year and requires urgent attention.
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and MP for Central Honiara constituency, Gordon Dacy Lilo, also supported the calls from Wale and Maneniaru.
He said the cash flow situation is tough but must not be ignored.
“The country must overcome this challenge.
“We must examine the current cash flow. It is tough, but we must find ways to address it,” Lilo said.
MP for Small Malaita, Rick Hou, echoed similar concerns, urging the government to seriously consider the matter as it prepares the 2026 budget.
Hou said the government must address the cash flow problem to ensure timely delivery of services to the people.
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