February 26, 2013
Budget to be tabled April 4
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government’s proposed budget for 2013/2014 is to be tabled in the House of Representatives in the afternoon of Thursday, April 4.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer, made the announcement at a Jamaica House media briefing today.
The budget debate will begin on Thursday, April 18 with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr Peter Phillips making his presentation, while Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Audley Shaw, will make his contribution on Tuesday, April 23.
Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness, will speak on Thursday, April 25, and Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller will make her contribution on Tuesday, April 30. The budget debate closes on Wednesday, May 1.