HAITI HAS BECOME A FAILED STATE

"Haiti I'm sorry" is a poignant song by David Rudder that speaks of the pain and suffering endured by the people of Haiti. The country has a long history of political instability, corruption, economic inequality, and criminality which have contributed to its current status. Despite being the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, Haiti has struggled to establish a stable government and infrastructure, leading to widespread poverty, lack of access to basic services, and frequent natural disasters The lyrics of the song convey a sense of remorse and empathy for the people of Haiti who have been failed by their leaders and the international community, highlighting the urgent need for support and solidarity. continues on A6 – Failed State

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The estimates of expenditure for financial year 2023/2024 is one t 21 billion, six hundred and seventy-two million, six hundred and forty-fi thousand dollars ($1021, 672,645,000)

This is Jamaica's first trillion-dollar budget and is $23 billion or 2 3 percent more than the $998 billion budget for financial year 2022/2023

Clarke said the funds are allocated across the main expenditure categories and comprise non-debt recurrent expenditure of $665 7 billion, capital expenditure of $75 3 billion, and debt servicing of $28 billion

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