2025 Budget Address: Prime Minister to Present Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals
Government Announces Date for National Assembly Sitting
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, December 16, 2024, where the Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for 2025 will be presented.
Prime Minister to Present Budget Address
The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024. The Honourable Prime Minister will then move the second reading of The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the Budget Address.
About the Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024
The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, is a Bill to provide for the services of Saint Christopher and Nevis for the financial year commencing January 01, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025.
Budget Debate to Follow
Following the prime minister’s presentation on Monday, the Budget session will continue from Tuesday, December 17 with Members of Parliament (MPs) debating and making their contributions on the 2025 Budget.
How to Watch the Budget Address
The 2025 Budget Address and subsequent debate in the National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com and on the Facebook and YouTube pages of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.
Conclusion
The 2025 Budget Address is an important event in the country’s legislative calendar, providing an opportunity for the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament to present and discuss the country’s financial plans for the upcoming year.
FAQ
- What is the purpose of the 2025 Budget Address?
- The Budget Address presents the country’s financial plans and proposals for the upcoming year.
- Who will present the Budget Address?
- The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew.
- When will the Budget Address be presented?
- The Budget Address will be presented on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the National Assembly Chambers.
- How can I watch the Budget Address?
- The Budget Address will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations, as well as on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com and on the Facebook and YouTube pages of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service.
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