Cabinet ministers get more funding for chauffeurs
Government has voted new funding for Cabinet ministers to have drivers available late at night, citing safety concerns for the politicians.
The expense, highlighted as the reason for a six-figure increase in the budget for the Protocol Office, will also help ministers to work and save time searching for parking spots as they jump from meeting to meeting, Premier André Ebanks said.
Asked about the $149,000 (15%) increase in budget for the Protocol Office during the recent Finance Committee session in Parliament, Ebanks said this was to cover the cost of drivers working more hours. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Nov 24, 2025 04:02 PM