Shaw opens budget debate May 12
Audley Shaw (File photo)
News
March 30, 2016

Shaw opens budget debate May 12

MINISTER of Finance and the Public Service will open the 2016/17 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 12.

Shaw’s opening presentation will be followed by the contribution from the Opposition’s spokesman on finance, Dr Peter Phillips, on Tuesday, May 17.

Leader of the Opposition Portia Simpson Miller will speak on Thursday, May 19; and Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday, May 24.

Shaw will close the debate on Wednesday, May 25.

The estimates will be tabled on Thursday, April 14, following the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the new session. This event also includes the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at 11:00 am, following the inspection of a Jamaica Defence Force Guard of Honour by the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, who will also delivered the Throne Speech.

Following the tabling of the estimates, they will be reviewed by both the auditor general and the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee, which is chaired by Opposition MP Dr Wykeham McNeill.

The Standing Finance Committee, which comprises all 63 members of Parliament, will do the final review between May 3 and 5.

0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Pedestrian mowed down on sidewalk in downtown Kingston
Latest News, News
Pedestrian mowed down on sidewalk in downtown Kingston
September 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A female pedestrian is now dead after she was reportedly mowed down by a vehicle that collided into the sidewalk near PA Benjamin ...
Forex: J$158.71 to one US dollar
Latest News
Forex: J$158.71 to one US dollar
September 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, September 27 ended trading at $158.71 up by four cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange...

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Impressive Force to continue winning ways in RonRon Trophy feature
Horse Racing, Sports, Sports Racing Guide
Impressive Force to continue winning ways in RonRon Trophy feature
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2024
Tomorrow’s nine-race card is headlined by the 10th staging of the RonRon Trophy, a $1.190-million Restricted Stakes event. Eleven runners will vie for...
New York mayor charged with years of bribery, fraud
International News, Latest News
New York mayor charged with years of bribery, fraud
September 26, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New York's scandal-plagued Mayor Eric Adams was charged Thursday with wire fraud, soliciting illegal foreign campaign ...