Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says improving the lives and livelihoods of citizens will be at the heart of the Government’s next budget, even as Trinidad and Tobago continues to face economic challenges.

The Minister also defended the Government’s economic strategy, arguing that the country is now moving from decline to recovery.

Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says despite ongoing revenue constraints, Government remains focused on delivering the next Fiscal Budget, aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens.