Today September 8th, 2020, we are gathered in this unusual virtual setting to mark the start of the new parliamentary year 2020-2021. It is a sign of the exceptional circumstances in which we live.
unprecedented impact
Over the past 6 months many of our people have as a result experienced and continue to experience tough times.
common purpose
Government’s agenda
immediate
priorities are
:
First, to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus;
Second, to support school and business continuity, prevent layoffs and protect the most vulnerable among us;
Third, to jump start the economy and implement the required reforms;
And fourth, to raise the required financing to offset the loss in revenues and cover budget deficits for the remainder of 2020 and fiscal year 2021.
National Development Vision 2030
.
initial outbreak
One, a national COVID-19 information campaign, in various languages via mainstream and online media, via digital boards and via community campaigns, to reduce the risks to the population. This also includes the introduction of the 914 hotline;
Two, establishing and issuing guidelines for social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands;
Three, strengthening the capacity of Collective Prevention Services, to conduct testing, perform contact tracing and monitor those in isolation or quarantine;
Four, investing in PPE for medical professionals;
And five, decreeing the temporary closure of businesses and organizations where necessary.
Stimulus and Relief program, the SSRP
,
elderly and vulnerable population
Social Registry System
focal areas
investments in our digital infrastructure;
investments in our education infrastructure;
investments in our health care infrastructure;
investments in our transport and hospitality infrastructure; and
investments in our energy infrastructure;
digitization
digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation Project
One, the introduction of a Digital Identity for citizens to allow for accurate identification when conducting business with Government;
Two, the introduction of a new financial management system, including online billing and payment services;
Three, automation of the building permits process, including online applications;
And four, the retrofitting of the Public Service Centers with the installation of kiosks and other technological advancements to increase the number of transactions possible at those locations.
Education Master Plan
Education Continuity Plan
,
distance learning.
investments in the health care infrastructure
health care reform
new hospital
transport and hospitality infrastructure
a new 452 rooms resort
energy policy
agricultural sector
law enforcement
One, implementing structural improvements in the prison system, including the construction of a new prison with support of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS);
Two, ensuring a more effective enforcement of immigration legislation, including the use of information technology systems;
And three, introducing a more realistic licensing and fees policy based on the actual costs of the justice products.
shared borders
Kingdom level
financial strategy
Public Financial Management reform
Meanwhile,
amended 2020 budget and the draft 2021 budget
sense of urgency
common purpose.
Let us
inspiration
unity
sacrifice
humanity
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