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Roseau, Dominica – November 10 2026 — The Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs is set to receive an additional EC$53.95 million to cover payments arising from legal proceedings involving the Government of Dominica. The provision was among the expenditures outlined by Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre as he tabled supplementary estimates before Parliament during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eleventh Parliament, on Monday.
The allocation forms part of a broader EC$248.5 million in unplanned expenditure drawn from the Contingencies Fund over the six-month period ending June 30, 2026. Dr. McIntyre explained that the additional spending became necessary to meet financial commitments that were not included in the original budget. He also pointed to the constitutional and legal framework governing the use of the Contingencies Fund, which requires the Government to subsequently seek parliamentary authorization for such expenditure.
In explaining the purpose of the EC$53.95 million provision, the Finance Minister said the money would be used to satisfy legal claims against the state, following orders handed down by the courts. The expenditure is therefore intended to enable the Government to meet its court-imposed financial obligations.
Meanwhile, the supplementary estimates reveal that the Government relied on three sources to finance the additional spending. Grants provided EC$29.7 million, representing 12 per cent of the overall amount, while borrowing accounted for EC$47.8 million, or 19 per cent. Domestic financing supplied the largest share, with EC$171 million, equivalent to 69 per cent of the total expenditure.
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