"Anticipating Next Week's Throne Speech and Budget Discussions: Key Insights"

Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre is scheduled to deliver the 2025/2026 Budget Address on April 22, as announced by his office. The parliamentary session in Saint Lucia will commence with an Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Throne Speech by Governor General Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles at 11:00 a.m. At 5:00 p.m., Pierre will unveil a significant budget of $2,057,519,900, emphasizing infrastructure, healthcare, public safety, and job creation. The Appropriations Bill debate will take place on April 24 and 25, 2025, broadcast live on NTN and Facebook.