The 2019 Budget will be read in Parliament by Finance Minister Colm Imbert at 1.30 pm. Join us for live coverage and updates with reactions from citizens, analysts, economists, and other stakeholders.

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THE BUDGET STATEMENT

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PRE BUDGET COVERAGE

Colm’s budget and Petrotrin

A strategy for the future of Petrotrin– expected to end operations by November 30–as well as measures to curb crime and the economic burden on average citizens, should form part of today’s 2018-2019 budget presentation, analysts have predicted.

Citizens want more money for education and health

UNC starts budget consultations