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Arousing cheers from dozens of people gathered outside the Red House, Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said the upcoming budget will improve the lives of the people of TT.

Speaking to media, Tancoo said, "This is the first step we are taking over a long-term period for this five years... to transform TT. We are putting TT first."

He also expressed confidence in the government’s plans to manage the deficit.