June 12, 2024 – The Senate has approved $2.3 billion in supplementary appropriation for the national budget for fiscal 2024. The Senate debate wrapped up around 10:00 PM last night (June 11, 2024), culminating discussions on the additional funding.
However, prior to its passage, Finance Minister Colm Imbert had some words regarding how the media was handling this $2.3 billion supplemental appropriation. His comments highlight ongoing discussions about media reporting on government finance in Trinidad and Tobago.
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