And we asked the SSB CEO how this usage of contributors' money can be justified, when it is the government that should fund the repairs of the judiciary's infrastructure. Deborah Ruiz explained that the SSB has a disaster relief fund, which can be used to aid either the government or humanitarian agencies. So, when the government asked them for help, they answered the call.

And the Financial Secretary, who received the cheque on behalf of the government, spoke about why GOB went to SSB in the first place.

The FinSec mentioned that he's hoping in the next 12 months, the Supreme Court building can be in much better shape.

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