2014/2015 Budget presented to business community

Thursday, 20 February 2014 at 08:00

The implications of this year's Budget have been spelt out to the business community.

Yesterday, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare presented the document to the private sector at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Budget Breakfast.

The document is an important economic policy tool - highlighting government's policies, commitments and goals.

Mr Teare talked about how much revenue could be raised and how to use those funds to meet the needs of the Island.

Chairman of the JCC Owen Cutajar says everyone has a part to play:

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