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2017/2018 National budget passed

July 13, 2017 7:44 am

The 2017/2018 National Budget has been passed.

The Appropriation Bill of three billion, nine hundred and ninety-six million, seven hundred and twenty-one thousand, twenty-six dollars was passed by thirty-two votes.

The budget was passed after a weeklong debate on various motions by both sides of the house.

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