NO. 71/2014 DATE: November 11, 2014
PRESENTATION OF THE 2015 BUDGET
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ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, November 11, 2014: The Ministry of Finance and Energy wishes to confirm that the Minister of Finance and Energy, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, will present the 2015 Budget on Wednesday November 26th, 2014 at the Grenada Trade Centre, St. George’s, commencing 10:00 am.
During his presentation, Prime Minister Mitchell will highlight some of the achievements of Government for 2014 and the plans and programmes for 2015 and beyond.
The theme for the 2015 Budget is: “Maintaining Fiscal Discipline, Creating Jobs and Protecting the Vulnerable”
The theme reflects the priorities identified by Government for economic growth and stabalisation and the creation of jobs. These priorities are consistent with the Homegrown Programme.
As part of the preparation process, the Ministry of Finance, held consultations with all ministries, government departments, and the Social Partners including Civil Society, the Labour Unions, the Business community, the Churches, and selected interest groups including farmers.