John defends $69.3m for National Recruitment Drive
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Finance
October 23, 2026
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Akash Samaroo
Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John has defended a $69.3 million allocation for workers recruited through the National Recruitment Drive, saying the funding covers both wages and materials for maintenance work.
The 2027 provision rises by $20.8 million from the revised 2026 estimate of $48.5 million, an increase of approximately 43 per cent.
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