The 2010 National Budget has just been announced with the various Ministries receiving decreased allocations for next year.
Our reporter Roneel Lal with more on the allocations to the various Government Ministries.
Once again:
The Education Ministry received the largest budget allocation of $312.7 million, which will see $37.6million go to USP, $14 million for FIT, $3.6million to the University of Fiji while $6.5 million to the newly established National University of Fiji.
The Health Ministry received a decrease in their allocation for 2010 where they received $148million for 2010 whereas they had received $149 million last year.
The Fiji Police Force received an increased budget from $76.3million in 2009 to $78.4million for next year to see the establishment of 3097 posts in the new year.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Military Forces received a decreased allocation of $92.5 million for 2010 compared to $98.8million for 2009.
This is a result of a decrease in allocation for missions to Iraq and Sinai.
Looking at the Ministry of Transports and Works, they received $141.7million dollars for major plans like the upgrades Vunidawa Road, the Ratu Dovi and Kings Road as well as upgrading rural roads and the Suva-Nausori corridor.
The Public Utilities ministry received a decreased budget of $124million compared to $127million while the Tourism Ministry received $23.5 million in their 2010 Allocation.
2010 National Budget just announced
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