Fiscal space needs a boost


FOLLOWING the presentation of Budget 2026, we are now more aware of the government’s finances in terms of debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio as well as the ever-rising debt service charges (DSC).

As it is, the government is managing a tight ship due to the limited space that the government has in expanding its revenue base.

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