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January 23, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister explains delay of 2026 Budget

THE PRESENTATION of the 2026 National Budget or Appropriation Bill is being delayed as the New Democratic Party administration tries to put everything in order, Deputy Prime Minister, St Clair Leacock has said.

The new administration took office after the November 27, 2025 general elections.

Speaking on Boom FM on Monday, January 19, 2026, Leacock said “we thought for example, that we might have been able to present the Budget in this month of January.”

However, he said the Budget presentation will not be ready for that time.

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