Ishmael wanted more from Budget

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael has praised the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as people-centric, but he is “slightly disappointed” that it did not focus on reducing non-communicable diseases (NCD).

This included the need for more policies to make healthy foods more affordable for Barbadians.

The Member of Parliament for St Michael North raised the issue yesterday during the Budget debate while reiterating the ministry’s concern...