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Opposition calls foul on contrasting fiscal assessments

^{Published on 2024-12-19 17:20:59 - The Royal Gazette}
 

• A "vivid contrast" was drawn by the Opposition between the Government's Pre-Budget Report , branded "political propaganda", and an independent assessment of the island's fiscal performance.

The article from The Royal Gazette discusses the opposition's criticism of the government's fiscal assessments in Bermuda. The opposition, led by Jarion Richardson, has accused the government of presenting contradictory financial outlooks. On one hand, the government has claimed that Bermuda's economy is on the mend, citing improvements in job numbers and economic growth. However, in the same breath, they have also warned of potential financial difficulties, including the need for tax increases and spending cuts. This inconsistency has led the opposition to question the government's transparency and economic strategy, particularly highlighting the government's failure to provide a clear, unified message on the fiscal health of the country. The opposition argues that such mixed messages undermine public trust and complicate economic planning for businesses and citizens alike.

Read the Full The Royal Gazette Article at:
[ https://www.royalgazette.com/politics/news/article/20241219/opposition-calls-foul-on-contrasting-fiscal-assessments/ ]

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