Roger Spink MLA said: We have like the rest of the world, experienced a significant financial impact as a result of the pandemic, nevertheless we are still delivering a surplus in the current year.
The Falkland Islands Government yesterday published its budget for the upcoming financial year, describing it as a prudent budget that focuses on stability and continuity. The budget forecasts operating expenditure of £78.3m and revenues of £92.2m, as well as a capital programme totalling £53.5m for the upcoming financial year.
Health related expenditure accounts for the largest share of the proposed investment at £24.6m, followed by infrastructure and communications (£11.6m) and education and training (£10.1m).