Govt revises budget estimates for Hurricane Dorian response

Jan. 30, 2020

Three months ago, Hurricane Dorian significantly changed the course of our lives. Characterized as the second strongest storm to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, this catastrophe was nothing like we have ever seen before. Although the devastation caused by the monster storm was concentrated in the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, its broader socio-economic severity has rattled the very core of our nation and people.

2019/20 SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET STATEMENT

Jan. 29, 2020

Mr. Speaker,

I rise before this Honourable House to present the 2019/20 Supplementary Budget, and to table the corresponding supplementary appropriations and borrowing resolution.

DEBATE ON THE 2019/20 BUDGET OPENING STATEMENT

June 5, 2019

Mr. Speaker,

On the 29th of May, I presented the 2019/20 Budget Communication to this House, outlining the Government’s economic and fiscal agenda for the next 12 months, and beyond. Today, it is indeed my pleasure to rise once again to speak to the way that this Budget will positively impact the lives of Bahamians—young people, families, small businesses, and more—and transform our country into a modern society, an inclusive society, and an opportunity-driven society. Also, Mr. Speaker, a society where the Government is perceived as a welcomed partner instead of an unnecessary hindrance to advancing …

2018/19 MID-YEAR BUDGET STATEMENT

Feb. 27, 2019

Mr. Speaker,

It is my honour to present the 2018/19 mid-year budget statement, as mandated by the Financial Administration and Audit Act, as well as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2018. This statement gives a provisional account of fiscal developments during the first half of the 2018/19 financial year; an update on the progress of the initiatives set out in the 2018/19 budget communication; and the outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2016/2017 BUDGET CONTRIBUTION

June 10, 2016

Mr. Speaker,

It is indeed my privilege to rise once again in this Honourable House to provide my contribution to this 2016/2017 Budget Debate as the representative for the wonderful people of the great Constituency of Sea Breeze.

2013/2014 Mid-Year Budget Statement

Feb. 12, 2014

Mr. Speaker,

I have the honour to present the Mid-Year Budget Statement for the six-month period ending December 31, 2013.

Contribution to the Budget Debate

June 5, 2013

One week ago today, the Minister of Finance presented the Government’s Budget Communication for FY 2013/14.