Madam President, Senate Colleagues:

These are unprecedented times that require well considered and calculated measures. For out of the ashes of the global COVID-19 pandemic and consequent economic fallout, there emerges a NEW dawn…a NEW hope…and NEW opportunities for the marginalized, the disadvantaged, and the unemployed in our communities.

Madam President, I would dare say that this 2020-2021 Budget represents NEW hope and opportunities aimed at easing the financial burdens and woes of thousands of Bahamians who have been severely impacted by this global health and financial crisis.

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