MORE TAX dollars are projected to head to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to purchase weapons and ammunition, figures contained in the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2009-2010 fiscal year reveal.
The estimates, which were tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday, show that Government intends to spend $100 million more for the purchase of guns and bullets for the army.
At the same time, the estimates indicate that the Government also intends to cut back on the construction and repairs of rehabilitation centres, while going ahead with plans to construct a public mortuary in St Andrew.
The national security budget has been increased from $37.4 billion last year to just over $42 billion.The greatest portion, $39.8 billion, is being spent for recurrent expenditure such as wages.
Source:The Gleaner