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Premier announces the Government’s biggest expenditure programme since 2008-09

Shadow finance minister says fiscal plan patches past failures of the Progressive Labour Party government

The Budget contained a $14-million capital funding package for public schools and the Bermuda College

Reforms to the Public Service Superannuation Fund five months ago mean a one-off pensions uplift for civil service staff

Measures have also been announced to support local food production and co-operatives

David Burt outlines the 2026-27 estimates of revenue and expenditure, and a plan to eliminate the national debt within a decade

David Burt, the Premier and finance minister, says the Budget will focus on long-term planning

The cash will be allocated towards FutureCare premium subsidies for low-income elders

Economist also forecasts social investment opportunities but the plan requires careful management and fiscal discipline

Nicola Paugh, Non-Profit Alliance’s executive director, says more government funding in the third sector will help create stability

Business leaders want to be at the table for immigration and other public policy discussions

David Burt must decide the right balance between debt reduction, increased spending and tax cuts in tomorrow’s Budget