By Latrishka Thomas
Government’s record $1.7 billion budget for 2020 has received mixed reviews from the public.
While most praised the large slice afforded to the education sector, others lamented the absence of beefed-up poverty alleviation measures.
OBSERVER media hit the streets of St John’s on Wednesday to gauge views.
Common concerns included the country’s steep cost of living, salaries that are too low, and a perceived lack of jobs.
“I work for government and the salary is very small but the cost of living in Antigua is very high,” said Roger Apparicio.
Another man, by the name of Jahman Martin, said he believed a vast proportion of people were living in poverty. He urged government to “get more creative”.
“They need to make the money circulate. They need to create jobs,” Martin added.
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