Budget 2012

There is going to be “some investment” by the manufacturing sector as a result of the budget, T&T Manufacturers Association (TTMA) president Dominic Hadeed is promising.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected 2.6 per cent growth for T&T in 2012.

Technical difficulties in the new Waterfront Parliament Chamber halted and delayed Opposition leader Keith Rowley’s 2012 budget reply by almost 90 minutes yesterday.

Mr Speaker, I want to begin, as a member of the Accommodation Committee, by joining you and my other colleagues gathered here, in expressing my sincerest gratitude to all those who have contributed to

Opposition Leader Keith Rowley delivers his reply to the Government’s 2011-2012 budget from 10 am today at the Waterfront Parliament Chamber, Port-of-Spain.

The budget is not meant to be a strategic plan. At the same time, we expect the Finance Minister’s statement to provide at least a sense of direction.

We are hearing countless discussions on the budget but I am yet to see one of the middle or less fortunate income earners suggesting ways and means for everyone of us to do our own budgeting.

There is going to be “some investment” by the manufacturing sector as a result of the budget, T&T Manufacturers Association (TTMA) president Dominic Hadeed is promising.