October 6, 2021
Governor General Sir Cornelius A Smith reads the Speech from the Throne. Photo: Donavan McIntosh/Tribune staff
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Speech from the Throne 'highlights need for national development plan'
A FINANCIAL expert has echoed calls for a national development plan following government's Speech from the Throne earlier this week.
FNM: VAT cut will cost $800m over five years
THE Free National Movement has criticised the Speech from the Throne, saying the promise to reduce value added tax to 10 percent across the board will lead to a loss of $800 million in government revenue over five years.
UPDATED: Govt promises to increase pensions, enhance social assistance
THE government has promised to increase pensions for the elderly and raise benefits for the disabled community as a part of its plan to improve social assistance.
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