The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, with total estimates for 2025 of EC$ 1.1 Billion for recurrent expenditure, capital expenditure and net lending, was passed into law on Friday, December 20th.
It spanned a period of five (5) days and came after presentations of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 2025 Budget Address by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on December 16th to the rebuttal by Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the Hon. Mark Brantley, and debates by parliamentarians.
With a total recurrent capital and net lending charges on the consolidated fund of EC $1,009,136,484 and a total provided by law of EC $117,942,371, the Bill made provisions for the various Ministries and Departments.
The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024 was presented under the theme: “Innovation, Inclusivity, and Sustainability: Our Path Forward”.
It is a bill to provide certain sums of money for the use of the public service for St. Christopher and Nevis for the financial year, beginning on January 1st 2025 and ending on December 31st 2025. The Budget was passed unopposed by members of parliament.
