Budget 'priority' as Solomons holds first parliament session

Updated March 17, 2008 16:16:04

The Solomon Islands parliament has held its first session for the year, with discussion focusing on the urgent task of passing the 2008 budget. The government is currently operating on contingency funding, and must pass the $1.4 billion Solomon dollar budget before the start of the new financial year in April.

Presenter: Evan Wasuka
Speaker: Solomon Islands' governor general Sir Nathaneal Waena