SOLOMONS: PM says country hampered by corruption

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Updated January 18, 2008 17:04:58

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Doctor Derek Sikua says his country's development has been hampered by enormous corruption.He was speaking during the launch of policy documents outlining his new government's plans for the next two years. Doctor Sikua says his government's policies are geared towards creating social stability. He says since independence social stability has been unattainable.

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Speakers: Doctor Derek Sikua, Solomon Islands Prime Minister

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