Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… The post Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM appeared first on Barbados Today.


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