News

Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire to debate 2023/24 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure

Ernest Hilaire- Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, will debate the 2023-2024 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10 AM.

Castries, Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire- Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, will debate the 2023-2024 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10 AM. The debate on the expenditure commenced on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. 

While sharing the update on Facebook, Ernest Hilaire invited the people to stay tuned in to the government of Saint Lucia through NTN and Rhythm FM 95.5. Prime Minister Philip J Pierre will also present his rebuttal and close the debate on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.

He stated, “Tune in to the Government of Saint Lucia, NTN and Rhythm FM 95.5 as the Leader of Government Business Dr Ernest Hilaire debates the 2023-2024 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10 AM. Philip J. Pierre, the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, will present his rebuttal and close the debate on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.” 

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. Pierre also emphasized to the Parliament the importance of respecting House conventions to preserve the integrity of Saint Lucia’s most august decision-making Chambers on the first day of the debate. 

Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia- Maundy A.L. Lewis, took to Facebook and invited the people to tune in as she reflected on the performance of the government over the last fiscal year and presented a budget proposal for 2023-24 as they continue to restore the social and economic fundamentals necessary for growing the economy to enable wealth creation and prosperity for all. 

The Prime Minister and Minister for Finance also expressed his gratitude to all agencies for participating in the annual Budget process as well as the staff and Departments of Finance and Economic Development and the Office of the Budget and the Research Unit for their dedication and hard work in preparing and finalizing the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.

The Debate on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure commenced on Wednesday, March 29th – 30th, 2023, and was carried live on NTN/GIS and radio, Rhythm FM 95.5.

Share
Anglina Byron

Recent Posts

Antigua and Barbuda: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre hosts Cataract Surgery Clinic

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre of Antigua and Barbuda hosted the Cataract Surgery Clinic last… Read More

9 hours ago

Long awaited International Airport in Dominica shows signs of promise

Prime Minister of Dominica Dr Roosevelt Skerrit shared new update on the construction of… Read More

9 hours ago

CIU Head Michael Martin set new paradigm of leadership with innovative plans

Michael Martin- the Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit of St Kitts and Nevis,… Read More

9 hours ago

Dominica: Mighty Avengers defeats Wooty Blazers in DFA Senior Women league

Mighty Avengers secured victory against Wooty Blazers in the women’s league football championship on Sunday.… Read More

10 hours ago

Barbados: Anya Pilgrim places 11th at Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Anya Pilgrim placed 11th as she competed for Barbados at the 2023 Pan American Artistic… Read More

11 hours ago

CSG Patricia Scotland welcomes Paul Andrew Gomez as HC for The Bahamas

Patricia Scotland-the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, welcomed the appointment of Paul Andrew Gomez as… Read More

11 hours ago

PM Terrance Drew to launch second phase of Graduate Finance Project on June 1

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, announced June 1 as the launch date of the second… Read More

11 hours ago

Laptop donation to CFBC will advance education sector of St Kitts and Nevis: HC Kevin Isaac

High Commissioner of St Kitts and Nevis to the United Kingdom- Dr Kevin Isaac, has… Read More

14 hours ago

Richard Caring frustrated over Westminster Council for delaying Mark’s Club revamp

Mayfair club owner Richard Caring is locked in battle with Westminster Council as he… Read More

1 day ago

Travel blogger Andrew Forbes experience drinking, munching and nibbling across Nevis

Andrew Forbes- Travel, Wellness & Lifestyle Marketing blogger, has an exceptional experience of drinking, munching… Read More

1 day ago