Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, says it’s not anticipated that the raft of new growth inducing measures will push the national budget off track.
The Minister spoke with Nationwide News following the launch of the government’s new growth agenda, billed ASPIRE Jamaica.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness unveiled the raft of policy measures at Jamaica House on Tuesday.
The policy prioritises productivity, skilled labour that is aligned with market needs, and inclusivity.
Minister Williams says the bulk of the initiatives are aimed at improving efficiency and will not result in increased spending.
In fact, she says several of the measures will increase government revenue.
For those that will require budgetary support, Minister Williams says the steps will be taken in incremental stages to ensure balance and sustainability over the long term.
