May 31, 2017
MINISTER of Finance Peter Turnquest delivering the budget communication. Photo: Terrel W. Carey/Tribune Staff
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‘Blame PLP over new junk threat’
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Minnis administration 'remains dedicated' to promised relief
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Details laid out of plans to tackle corruption
THE Minnis administration added some meat to the bones of its transparency and accountability agenda yesterday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest revealing the government’s plans for anti-corruption initiatives, handling of constituency allowances and regulation of public procurement processes, among other things.
THE BUDGET: Government debt 'historically high'
MINISTER of Finance Peter Turnquest stressed the "historically high burden of government debt" as the new Free National Movement administration sets about the task of achieving economic stability and fulfilling campaign promises.
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