PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reaffirmed that funds for the Economic Stimulus Package remains intact for all approved projects.
Speaking during his nationwide address today, the Prime Minister said assessment and payments of approved recipients, which resumed last week has continued this week until all approved projects are paid.
“I also re-emphasize that the source of funds for the ESP is from development partner support plus other domestically raised resources, and are NOT from government taxes and duties as falsely circulated in the media,” he said.
Prime Minister Sogavare said uploading of new recipients of the Economic Stimulus Package into the ESP Website will also continue this week.
Media Release from Press Secretariat, OPMC