Budget 2026 Macro Triumph, Structural Failure
Автор: Hensley Isaac
Загружено: 2025-12-06
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The provided text is a comprehensive, critical analysis of Prime Minister Gaston Browne's EC $2.078 billion budget for 2026, asserting that while it achieves macro-economic success, it fundamentally fails the test of structural equity. The author rigorously questions the claimed EC $116.3 million surplus, arguing it is an "illusion" funded through unequal and hidden taxation on consumers, like the heavy duty on gas. A primary point of concern is the massive disparity between the highly compensated political elite and the majority of public servants who face low wages and financial uncertainty, creating a two-tiered state. Moreover, the commentary highlights significant institutional neglect in areas like health and security, criticizing the government for dedicating high-visibility funds to tertiary education while neglecting foundational primary infrastructure. Finally, the analysis argues the budget lacks integrity and transparency, especially given the strategic delay of promised wage increases and the continued absence of the required Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for parliamentary oversight.
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