Grenada. Budget Statement 2022

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"Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives; its far-reaching impact depriving many citizens of their livelihood and leaving entrepreneurs struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Our health care system, like many others around the world, was stretched to the limit, overwhelming healthcare professionals as they fought desperately to preserve life. The educational journey of our students was disrupted and school administrators were hard-pressed to find that optimum balance between online and in-person learning. Young people have been deprived of critical socialisation skills as physical distancing replaced social interaction. Notwithstanding this period of unprecedented challenge, our nation stands firm in the face of adversity, firm in the belief that this too, shall pass. The resilience of the Grenadian people is evident in our renewed sense of hope. With God as our strength and refuge, I am confident that we will emerge from this pandemic better, stronger and more resilient."