Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is delivering the 2026 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 20]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below.
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“With hundreds of millions of dollars in Corporate Income Tax about to flow into Government’s hands, accountability is no longer optional — it is essential,” Shadow Finance Minister Douglas De Couto said.
Dr De Couto said, “This Friday the Premier will present the Government’s Budget. We expect it will be filled with promises, fueled... Read more of this article
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