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Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and Social Security, is scheduled to present the national budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to Parliament on Friday, July 25, 2025.<\/p>\n

During this session, he will seek parliamentary approval for the Estimates of Expenditure, which, according to the Office of the Prime Minister, are projected to total EC$1,213,494,398.00.<\/p>\n

This budget outlines the government’s financial plans and priorities for the upcoming year, aiming to support the country’s development goals.<\/p>\n

In keeping with tradition, the opening of the new parliamentary session will be marked by an address from Dominica’s President, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the statement from the OPM said that her speech will set the tone for the session, emphasizing national priorities and government initiatives for the coming months. The proceedings are scheduled to commence at 10:00 AM, providing a formal platform for the budget presentation and related discussions.<\/p>\n

The OPM also shared that members of the public and interested stakeholders can follow the proceedings live through the Government Information Service (GIS) and the Dominica Broadcasting Service (DBS).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and Social Security, is scheduled to present the national budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to Parliament on Friday, July 25, 2025. 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