Opposition Senator Highlights Jamaica’s Unspent Capital Budget During State of Nation Debate
Jamaica’s State of the Nation Debate has focused on living costs, capital-budget underspending and local development proposals. Senator Ramon Small-Ferguson called for a plan to address project delays.
2 reports from 1 outlet · First reported Sat, Oct 10
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Senator Ramon Small-Ferguson said high food, transport and fuel costs are squeezing Jamaican households.
Jamaica ObserverSmall-Ferguson said $96.3 billion in capital-budget funds went unspent over 10 years, delaying infrastructure work.
Jamaica ObserverHe urged the Government to present a six-month plan to tackle project delays and delivery problems.
Jamaica ObserverMatthew Samuda proposed ending school shifts and expanding education and skills support in St Ann North Eastern.
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