Mixed Budget bag from Tancoo

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October 13, 2026

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Senior Political Reporter

There was a mixed 2027 Budget bag yesterday, with Government giving and taking.

Senior citizens’ pension and other grants will be increased by $250 in 2027, taxation on locally produced alcohol will be reduced and the Forex threshold will be increased to US$10,000.

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