BY NED GAGAHE
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has successfully passed its 2025 Budget during its final sitting for the year on December 13, 2024, with a total allocation of $60,700,200.
This marks a decrease of approximately $3.35 million compared to the 2024 budget, which was passed on December 19, 2023, at $64,054,323.
Last year’s budget increase was notably due to additional budget support provided by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) for the Pacific Games 2023.
The HCC budget session ended with a Sine Die Motion, during which Lord Mayor Cr Eddie Kasute’e Siapu thanked the councilors, management, and staff for their hard work and strong support throughout the year.
In his remarks, Lord Mayor Siapu emphasized the importance of the 2025 Budget in advancing Honiara’s development priorities and delivering essential services to its residents.
He commended the councilors for their collaborative efforts and commitment to ensuring a transparent and inclusive budget process.
“This budget represents our shared vision for a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive city,” said Lord Mayor Siapu.
“I am deeply grateful to our councilors, management, and staff of HCC for their tireless work and dedication to the people of Honiara. Your unwavering support and commitment have been instrumental in making this possible.”
The Lord Mayor also highlighted key achievements of the Council over the past year and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing critical challenges in the city, including urban development, waste management, and improving public services.
The passing of the 2025 Budget sets the stage for continued progress in Honiara, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and fostering community well-being.
The HCC looks forward to working closely with stakeholders, development partners, and the community to implement the budget’s priorities and ensure a brighter future for all residents of Honiara.
